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CORPORAL GEORGE MAKAR PODTEPA
Born: Aug 11, 1971
Date of Passing: Nov 10, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCORPORAL GEORGE MAKAR PODTEPA On November 10, 2015, Corporal George Makar Podtepa of Edmonton, AB passed away at the age of 44 years. George is survived by his loving partner, Sherry; son, Thaddeus of Edmonton; daughters, Shanon and grandson Aiden, both of Winnipeg, Cheyanne and Ekaterina, both of Edmonton; father, Reverend Father Georg Podtepa; three sisters, Linda (Norman) Brown and their children, Natalka, Nicholas and Andrea all of Edmonton; Tatiana (Robert) Hamelynck and their children, Hope and Samantha of Winnipeg, and Michelle Kapty and children, Taisa, Lukian and Markian of Edmonton. He was predeceased by his mother, Olga Podtepa (2008) and grandparents. Corporal George Podtepa was born in Dryden, ON on August 11, 1971. His family moved to Winnipeg, MB in 1976, and he completed his high school education in Rossburn, MB. He worked as an electrician and control systems technician. He then joined the Canadian Armed Forces and did one tour in Afghanistan, then returned to Greenwood, NS in 2003, where he received his training as a Generator Technician. He later returned to Afghanistan for two more tours, moving camp from Kabul to Kandahar, where he received a severe injury and was sent home for treatment for a permanent impairment. After ten years, he has now succumbed to his injuries. George was a member of St. Elia Ukrainian Orthodox Church and loved his Lord Jesus Christ. He was also a member of the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club of Canada, Edmonton Chapter, which is composed of Military and RCMP members, served on their executive as treasurer, and was proud to have fellowship with this brotherhood. Thank you to Park Memorial, St. Elia Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the Mazankowski Heart Center and the Nam Knights. Prayers Monday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Elia Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 11833 - 66 Street, Edmonton. Funeral Rite Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elia Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Right Reverend Mitred Protopresbyter Father Nicholas Orest Rauliuk officiating with other Orthodox clergy. Interment in St. Stephen's Cemetery, 20303 Meridian Street, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Elia Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com. Vichnaya Pam'yat Memories Eternal Park Memorial Edmonton 780-426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 14, 2015
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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George "Yurchuk" had the biggest heart and loveliest smile. He offered his anecdotes to the old boys at the Serbian hall and made every laugh with his boyish way. A joker and a genuinely good person, he was a gentleman. May he find peace with God and Dobr. Olga. Eternal memory. - Posted by: Tanya Rak (Friend) on: Nov 23, 2015
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I hadn't seen George in years but remember the good times at Mohyla Institute and Trident Church Camp. He was always a happy, fun-loving guy. We shared many good times together. May His Memory Be Eternal! - Posted by: Karen Warnyca Strecker (Old Friend) on: Nov 22, 2015
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May your Memory be Eternal George. - Posted by: Debora Prokopchuk Kaspersky (Friend ) on: Nov 17, 2015
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I remember you fondly as a freckle-faced kid! Rest now with the angels. Memory eternal, vichnaya pamyat. My sympathy to the entire Podtepa family. - Posted by: Donna Krochak, Winnipeg (Friend of the Podtepa family) on: Nov 16, 2015
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Little George will be missed, A big loss for the family, Sincere condolences to all the family. - Posted by: Mykola Misiak and family (Freinds of Podtepa) on: Nov 14, 2015
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George was a great support during a difficult time when it was needed. You will be missed and I know you are no longer in pain. Rest easy. - Posted by: Leah Baker (Friend) on: Nov 14, 2015