Michael L. Chupick

May 29, 1929 - January 26, 2015

Michael Lawrence Chupick of Victoria, BC passed away on January 26, 2015. Born in Hubbard, SK on May 29, 1929, he leaves his family who will cherish his memory: beloved and devoted wife Julie of almost 62 years; 8 children Linda (Albert Bennett, and daughter Teri [Dale]), North Saanich, BC; David (Sally), Elginburg, ON; Mark, Toronto, ON; Greg, Constance Bay, ON; Tom (Elisabeth) Bangalore, India; Sonya (Mike Henry, deceased), Langley, BC; Myra (Larry Perron), Kanata, ON; and Monica (John Wasag), Ottawa, ON. As well, Mike has 12 grandchildren: Holly (Jeff), Rachel (Matt), Jane; Sara, Joe (and their mother Donna); Nick (Colleen), Samantha (Shaun), Jason (and their mother Brenda); Sasha, Nicolas; Ashley and Adam; and 6 great grandchildren Haley, Justin, Dylan, Dakota, Savannah, and Ella. Mike is predeceased by his parents Anton and Anastasia of Danbury, SK, originally of Ukraine, and brothers Bill (Verna), Nick (Mabel), Sam (Helen), Michael and Walter (both died in infancy) and sister Annie (also died in infancy). He is survived by brother John (Violet) of Abbotsford, BC. Mike's 32-year career in the Royal Canadian Navy was served in Victoria and Halifax aboard HMCS Antigonish and HMCS Restigouche, as well as postings in Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Lahr in Germany. Mike retired in 1984 in Ottawa as a Commander (Lieutenant-Colonel). He is deeply loved and will be truly missed by family and friends. The family would like to express deep appreciation for the assistance of Dr. Gilbert Chew, Dr. Jennifer Lush, Mike's care-giver Brenda, and the staff at Victoria Hospice. Prayers will be at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Dr, Victoria at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 29th. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 30th at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church. Reception at the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church, 1112 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1G1 or a charity of your choice.