Obituary of Pauline Korpan

KORPAN, Pauline (nee Szpak) July 10, 1927 – November 6, 2023 Pauline peacefully passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the age of 96 years. She is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Paul Korpan, as well as parents Elias and Anna Szpak; brothers Alexander Szpak, George Szpak, and sister Mary Ann Hutniak. She leaves to mourn her passing her loving family, sons Joseph (Lorraine) Korpan and Bernie (Carol) Korpan, as well as daughters Luci Marian and Connie Korpan; grandchildren Rob Sigsworth (Jenny), Kathryn Sigsworth, Amanda Korpan (James), Nikki Earle (Vaden), Christopher Korpan (Samantha), Andrew Korpan, Melanie Korpan, Jolene Myshaniuk (Kenneth), Mathew Korpan (Zana); great-grandchildren Gage, Tiege, Emery, Olivia, Adalyn, Gabriel, Vincent, Luther, and Georgia. She is also survived by her loving sisters Elizabeth Pawluk and Marge Mason. Pauline was raised on a farm just outside of Royal Park. She remained a farm girl at heart, working with her husband Paul for 31 years on a parcel of land near Inland, AB. There, she raised her four children and entertained her various nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. She was proud of her hard work milking cows and taking care of many many animals over the years. She also loved tending to her massive garden. Pauline led an inspirational life, going back to high school in her 60’s and did further training to become a personal care aide. When she worked as an aide at the Vegreville Auxiliary hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital, she mentored many wonderful workers, some of whom lovingly cared for her in her final years and days. She also did much volunteer work in Vegreville, serving as treasurer for the U.C.W.L, raising money for Vegreville’s first handicapped bus. Pauline Korpan was a humble and caring woman who leaves behind a strong legacy. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her. A Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home in Vegreville, Alberta. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church – Vegreville with Basilian Fathers officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the “Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church” or “MS Canada.”