Obituary of Edward Shupena

It is with great sadness that the family of Edward Shupena of Yorkton and formerly of Saskatoon announce his passing; peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 61 years of age. Edward Shupena was born on October 5, 1945 in Canora, Saskatchewan, and was raised on the family farm. As a young man he received his Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Saskatchewan. He married Mary Wasyluk on July 20, 1968 and they were blessed with three children: Jamie, Jodie and Lora. During his lifetime he lived in Saskatoon and worked at Pinder's Drugs, Davidson Pharmacy, Hewgill's Drugs and Apollo Drugs. Later he worked at various other locations as a relief pharmacist. In 2006 Ed moved to Yorkton to be closer to his family. Ed's passions were his family, music (especially playing the guitar), going to his cabin at the lake, fishing, gardening, playing cards and working on the computer. He passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, September 24, 2007 and will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him. Ed leaves to cherish his memory three daughters: Jamie (Michael) Deibert of Medicine, Hat, AB., Jodie (Etienne) Soulodre of Regina, SK. and Lora Shupena of Calgary, AB. He leaves four grandchildren: Mary, Ruth, and Elizabeth Deibert and Isaac Soulodre. He will be sadly missed by his brothers: Ernie (Rose) Shupena of Yorkton, SK, Wes Supena of Yorkton and his sister Evelyn (Harold) Start of Maple Ridge, BC, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his parents Nick and Maggie Shupena, and his wife Mary. A prayer service was held on Thursday evening, September 27, 2007 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre. The Funeral service was held on Friday morning, September 28, 2007 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Reverend Father Rodion Luciuk of St. Mark The Evangelist Orthodox Church Officiating. Moria Stoll was the Cantor; with Harold Start serving as the Cross Bearer . The interment followed in the Garden of Crucifixion, Yorkton Memorial Gardens with: Etienne Soulodre, Michael Deibert, Richard, Douglas, Jeffrey Shupena and Borden Wasyluk serving as Casket Bearers. At the memorial Luncheon words of thanks and remembrances of Ed's life were given by son - in - law Etienne Soulodre and daughter Lora Shupena. As well, Ed's favourite music was played; a CD by Ray Charles and specifically the song "Seven Spanish Angels". ETERNAL MEMORY "Don't cry because it's over Smile because it happened." services directed by Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton Service Information Friday, September 28th, 2007 10:00am, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens