DAVID MICHAEL KARPENIC

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DAVID MICHAEL KARPENIC

January 3, 1943 - September 8, 2025

David Karpenic was born on the family farm near Gilbert Plains, Manitoba January 3,1943. David just recently became struck with medical issues that placed him in the Grace Hospital and sadly passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025.

David was raised on the farm by his parents and had eight siblings who all shared responsibilities maintaining the farm. David loved to ride his horse Thunder to and from school every day but was extremely happy when he obtained his driver’s license and started to drive his beloved 1959 Ford Fairlane and 1963 Chevy Impala - both convertibles.

David moved to Brandon, Manitoba in his late teens and entered the workforce, rent shared with many guys who became life friends and of course maintained a very active social life throughout his 82 years. David then met his late wife Gene Karpenic eventually moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba where he briefly worked at Motor Coach hating the job, quitting and then attended Red River College obtaining Meat Butcher Certificate. David then was hired at Safeway and eventually became a Store Meat Manager until he retired prior to age 65. David was an extremely social person who enjoyed golfing, curling, table pool and religiously watching a variety of professional sports. David also had a second home which was the #4 Canadian Royal Legion where he was a proud member and advocate for veterans for over 45 years.

David was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Mary and his seven siblings, Frank, John, Russ, Ray, Shirley, Ernie and Fred. He is survived by his sister Iris Martin, children, April Demler and husband Darren, Shawn Karpenic and wife Neriza; three grandchildren, Travis, Katelynn, Brad and wife Julie and three great-grandsons. He will be extremely missed by many.

A celebration of David’s life will be held in the Royal Canadian Legion #4, 1755 Portage Avenue on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

Tribute Link: www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 13, 2025