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Stan & Judy Bidulock Eliuk uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 30, 2026
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We will dearly miss Willis who has proudly left a legacy to his loving family & many friends. Within us
Willis & Rita ...by example, taught us to exercise patience, respect for each other & community to have pride & humility for.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD.
Shelley & Billy, Barb & Mark, Barry & Peggy & your loving children.
From cousin, Stan & Judy Eliuk
& the Steve & Mary Bidulock Family
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Darlene Lutyck lit a candle
Sunday, March 29, 2026
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Dear Family , Your Beloved Willis was truly loved and respected man with integrity through n’though always a smile with kind eyes ,my memory was at my mother Lillian Buzak-Greckol’s funeral at Boian 2017 November he looked at me with his eyes and hugged me and I felt Love and sorrow in his energy ! Would have loved to got to know him and Rita a lot better ,My grandparents John and Rose Buzak from Ispas were also friends of his and his parents . May he rest in peace ,Memory Eternal.
Darlene and Randy Lutyck
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Nicholas Toma posted a condolence
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Condolences to Willis’s family. My memories are always about his dedication to the Boian Church and community. Whenever we met Willis was always friendly and kind..Memories Eternal.
Nick & Karen Toma
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Christine Yurko posted a condolence
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Auntie Rita, Barry, Barbara, Shelly, and families, I am saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Willis. Please know that I am thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
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Reta and John posted a condolence
Thursday, March 26, 2026
School Memory
I have many great memories. For ten years Willis, Rose and I drove to school, winter and summer with a horse and buggy or cutter. Every school day Willis would hitch one side of the horse’s harness to the buggy and I the other whether rain, shine, blizzard or cold. We would sit in a row with Willis in the middle.
At school we unhitched the horse and put it in the school barn. After school we again hitched the horse and in one hour we were home. On nice days we talked and enjoyed the ride, however there were cold winter days that we huddled together and covered up to keep warm. When Willis was grade ten he
said he wanted to farm and quit school. Dad was agreeable and from that day on Willis was a farmer.
Rest in Peace Willis
From Brother John
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Brian & Linda Wagner (Hudema) lit a candle
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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We are so very sorry for your loss. How fortunate we were to have known Willis and Rita. My parents always spoke so highly of you both, and it was easy to see why. Willis’s kind, generous, and gentle nature truly reflected the best of what it means to be a good person—he was someone people were naturally drawn to and felt comfortable around.
Rita, the care and compassion you showed Willis throughout his life, and especially during his health challenges in recent years, was truly remarkable. You were a constant source of love and support for him, and that will always be remembered.
Our memories of Willis will remain in our hearts forever. Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Brian & Linda Wagner (Hudema)
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Dennis posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rita & Family
So sorry to hear the passing of Willis.
He will be missed by so many.
Sending our sincere heartfelt condolences.
Dennis & Shirley Stachniak & Family
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Monica posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rita & family
May your cherished memories help during this difficult time!
Monica & Harold Bay and family
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Amy Wishman uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Grandpa, Great Grandpa! How blessed we are to have been brought into your family! A wonderful man that has left a mark on our lives forever. You have shown us how to be patient, be kind, and to truly love those around us.
Forever missed, never forgotten.
- Amy, Darren, Haley, and Laura
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David Malin posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
I don’t really have a memory but Shirley and I had a lot of respect for Willis and Rita we remember them to our farm on Un Ukrainian Xmas to sing carols our thoughts and prayers are with you all he will be missed dearly by so many people our love Shirley & Dale Malin
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Marion Baranic posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
My sympathy on the passing of a very good man, Willis Soprovich. Mr. Soprovich was a man of impeccable character and known for his honesty and kindness. It was a pleasure and honor to have known him.
Sincerly,
Marion (Malin) Baranic
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Betty Farris posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Shelly, Bill and family
Sending sincerest condolences during this most difficult time. Thinking of you.
Betty and Bob Farris
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Sandi Berezan posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Our deepest sympathies in the passing of your Father, Grandpa & Great Grandpa. May all your beautiful memories fill the days ahead. Bless each and everyone of you in this sorrowful time.
Love the Bunge Staff - Vegreville
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Sherry and Phil Arsenault posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2026
condolences to Rita and family . Willis was a kind soul and a gentleman . Rest in Peace Willis Memory Eternal
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Monday, March 23, 2026
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Love, Jim, Mary and Isabella Brodnick planted a tree in memory of Willis E. Soprovich
Monday, March 23, 2026
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Monday, March 23, 2026
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Monday, March 23, 2026
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Al and Carol Ropchan posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2026
A life well lived. So many memories to treasure. His legacy lives on through all of his family. Our condolences to all of you.
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Phyllis Arechuk posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2026
Willis, I am proud to call you Cousin. You were such a kind and gentle soul. Rest in peace.
Phyllis Toma Arechuk.

