KRUPA, Adam Edward
1933 – 2020
Peacefully on November 24, 2020, Adam passed away at home with his wife by his side. Adam leaves behind Pat (nee Lamb), his wife of 51 years along with his daughter Darla Caligiuri and husband Tony with grandsons Caden and Colby, his son Dean Krupa and wife Jennifer with granddaughters Kamryn, Grace and Finley. He is also survived by a large extended family including a sister, two brother-in-laws, 4 sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews.
Adam was born at Lake Audy, Manitoba in 1933 to Mike Krupa and Mary Wasylenko, the second youngest of nine children. He walked to a single room school every day through arduous conditions and after school, his priorities were hunting, trapping and fishing to supply the family with food as his father had passed away when Adam was three years old. He moved to Winnipeg at age 19 and worked at the Simmons Bedding Company for several years, but the saying that “you can’t take the country out of the boy” was very true for Adam as he returned to the homestead and began raising cattle. He was skilled and resourceful in many ways: doing his own veterinary work with the cattle, building anything and everything, repairing his own machinery…whatever it took the keep the farm operational. He worked hard and long days and sacrificed greatly all of his working life.
Adam was a gifted fiddle player who was self-taught from an early age and was well-known throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Northwestern Ontario. He had an incredible ear for music and could play a tune exactly as he heard it. He composed his own original fiddle tunes and recorded an album that is still played today on local Manitoba radio stations. He was inducted into the Ukrainian Musician’s Hall of Fame and was presented a Lifetime Achievement award in 2015. He started a few bands and played many weddings, socials and dances over the years. It was through playing those dances that he met Pat. He needed an accordion player in the band and called on Pat to fill in the spot. After several dances, they started dating and were married in 1969. That band named “Adam Krupa and Northwind” continued for a great number of years.
He thoroughly enjoyed hunting and fishing but his greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was very proud of his children’s achievements and enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up. He also had a green thumb and loved gardening. He loved to visit with friends and family often the fiddle would come out during those times for a jam session.
He was a kind, honest to a fault, generous and gentle man who will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when circumstances will allow.
Arrangements entrusted to Flo Simpson, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – Ph: 403-932-1039
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A great fellow that I was privileged to associate with as the years passed by! I’m glad to have his music that I can listen to and remember his talent. Rest in Peace Adam!
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to all the family and friends. May your wonderful memories help you through this very difficult time. Rest in Peace Adam!
Our Deepest Sympathy Pat & to your family. Deep loss of Adam for your family and all the hearts of the people he touched with his friendship and music. Now the angels in heaven get to enjoy such a beautiful person and talented musician. Hugs and prayers for your healing Pat & Family.
My sincerest condolences to the family – Pat. Darla. Dean. and all the grandchildren My memory of him was his music at dances and weddings. He was talented Rest In Peace Adam. Your work on earth is done. You are not alone above
Bernie and I offer our sincere condolences to Pat, Darla, Dean, their spouses and grandchildren. Adam was a gifted musician, but more importantly, a truly gentle person. May he rest in peace.
I am so sorry for you loss. May God bless and comfort you during this sad and difficult time and bring you much more joy in your life.
This is a great loss for the whole Krupa Family, and I feel so sorry for your loss. It’s comforting to know that Adam does not have diabetes anymore. He is finally free from this diabolical disease, and when you all see him again he will be in his most perfect form. Adam is a happy man and is never far from you. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort you.
Dear Pat and family
May you find peace in knowing Adam had found his peace.
Pat you were an amazing partner and caregiver to Adam.
I am sending you plenty of hugs.
Kathy Hubman
Our sincere sympathy for your loss of Adam. Adam was a special friend to us and a great musician. I will cherish all the times we spent with you and Adam sharing stories, eating and just having good times. Now Adam and Ness are probably playing together in Heaven enjoying each others company. Memories are forever in my heart and one day we will be together again.
May God bless you Pat, Dean, Darla and your family.
Linda,Kris,Elisha,Chris and family.
Love You Linda
We were deeply saddened to hear of Adam’s passing. I always enjoyed talking with Adam especially that last visit in Oakburn to check out our enormous garden that Ed planted. He always had that Clint Eastwood smile on his face.
Pat, know that Adam is now at peace and has found his place in God’s Kingdom! May he Rest In Peace. Vichnya Pamyat!
Pat and family, may Adam rest in peace, free from the worries of the world, sending sweet music down upon us. Your memories will walk you through each day until you meet again.our deepest sympathy and love to you, Diane and Lorne
Deepest Sympathy Pat,Darla, Dean and family!
there are so many memories we all have of Adam fishing ,playing, and so many other events… These happy memories will help you as you move forward.
May Jesus hold you in his arms and cushion this intense loss as you grieve for your dear husband .father and grandfather..Rest in the arms of angels Adam!
Our Deepest Sympathy, to you Chopper and to you family, in this time of Great Sorrow.
May Adam Rest In Peace. Love Boney and Don
I have just learned of Adam’s passing …and this comes with Heartfelt Sympathy too….
Pat,Darla,Dean,and Families …Yes a Very Talented, Kind, Honest Gentlemen, that would always greet you with a warm loving smile … Always willing to take the time to talk to you … How he could make that violin sing …A True Artist …
May the Highest Angel’s of Light
Protect and Guide Adam Home..
Vichnaya Pamyat’ Vichnaya Pamyat’ Vichnaya Pamyat’
Memory Eternal
Our sincere condolences to you Pat and to your Family .
Dear Pat,so very sorry to hear about Adam’s passing. May God surround you with His love and give you strength and peace in your heart. Sending you big hug and may our Father keep you safe. Vladi
Our Deepest Sympathy Pat and to your family. May you draw comfort from memories off days gone bye. RIP Adam
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. May Adam Rest In Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy to you Pat and your family..
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Adam was such a generous and wonderful man full of stories that always ended up talking about Ukrainian food. He will be missed, treasured and loved by many.
Our deepest condolences to you Pat and your family sending you all healing light and prayers. I feel very fortunate to have spent some time with such a kind and generous man who had deep passion and conviction in his life. Rest in peace Adam and may the violin play on…xoxo
My deepest condolences, Pat, to you and your family. After reading Adam’s obituary, I realized that you are suffering a great loss of a husband, father and grandfather.
My deepest condolences,Pat & Family
Our prayers and condolences to you Pat, Dean and,Darla and families. Adam was an awesome man who was kind, gentle and always smiling with that twinkle in his eyes. So many times when we were supposed to be working on the farm we went fishing instead. The work always got done but the fishing came first. Even at the reunion, we had to go because they were probably biting. He will be greatly missed but the memories will always be there. May Jesus give your family peace as you grieve the loss of Adam. Love Peter and Ellen and Family.
Sending our prayers and sincerest condolences to you Pat, Darla, Dean and families. May God surround you with His love and give you all the strength as you grieve Adam. Find comfort in knowing Adam is at peace playing his violin. Vichnya Pamyat
Dear Pat,
Our thoughts are with you and your family. We hope the beautiful memories that you carry from your more than fifty years together with Adam will help to heal the sadness in your heart. You have written such a beautiful and meaningful tribute for Adam.
Nashi nayshchyrishi spivchuttya,
Heather and Jon
Dear Pat, Darla, Dean & families,
We were sad to hear of Adam’s death. I grew up “next door” to Adam on the farm, my memories of him are of his kind smile, his friendship with my brother, he & my Dad playing their fiddles, many fun times…
May God bless you & give you strength as you move through this difficult time, our sympathy & prayers are sent to each of you.
Hold on to your precious memories. Rest In Peace Adam .
Our sincere condolences to you, Pat, Dean, Darla & families. The precious memories you have will get you through this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. There will be sweet music up above now.Rest In Peace, Adam.
Dear Pat, Darla, Dean and families,
Our Deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Adam. May God give you strength during
this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Adam was a special man and we will
never forget his gentleness and smile. Rest in peace dear Adam.
Love,
Orest & Roz Dutchak
Our deepest sympathy Auntie Pat, Darla, Dean and Families. Uncle Adam was a kind, loving and gentle man and will be deeply missed. We have very fond memories of fishing, hunting, music, and a for sure a game of Rummoli every boxing day. We are thinking of you and wishing that your cherished memories will bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Rest in peace Uncle Adam.
Dear Pat, Mike and I are sad to hear of the passing of Adam, We wish you strength and the comfort of shared memories of much happier days.
Pat, May all your memories you hold dear to your heart bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Claire
Dearest Pat,
My most sincere condolences to you and your family. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Hugs, Brenda Stang
A heartbreaking loss. My sympathy Pat. Memories are the legacy of love, and Adam was very much loved. One day at a time as this journey begins. Rest in Peace Adam.
Pat, my thoughts are with you & your family. May the memories of your fifty years together bring comfort to you in the days ahead.
Thinking of you and your family at this most difficult time. Sending love and peace. Belinda
Pat, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. May your years of memories with Adam and the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time. God Bless. Bonnie
Sending sincere condolences to you and your family, Pat. May happy memories provide you with peace and comfort.
Adam will be well remembered for his musical talent, his violin playing was second to none. He had a pleasant style of his own. He will also be remembered for his good nature and pleasant ways. He could get along with anybody. The few times that I played with his band I really enjoyed it. It was not a job, but a fun time. Pat – take care as we ask the Good Lord to comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Wally & Frances Yanchycki Erickson, Mb.
Pat and family we are so sorry to hear of Adams passing, may God comfort and keep you. You are in our prayers.
Our family is very blessed to have known this wonderful man Adam.our prayers are with you and your family at this time
May beautiful memories give you strength in these difficult hours…
Our memories of Adam’s band at a dance are precious and we still listen
to the album he recorded… Pat to you and your family our condolences
May he rest in Peace!
Pat I am sending you heartfelt condolences. May you find peace in memories.
Anita
Dear Pat ,Dean, Darla and all of the grandchildren,
Our deepest sympathy to you. Hang onto and cherish the beautiful memories that you have of Adam. Know that our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
“Rest In Peace, Adam”.
Dear Pat condolences to you and your family on the loss of Adam our thoughts are with you at this difficult time
I have pleasant memories of Adam as a great friend growing up as we navigated around the countryside to the various social functions. As a neighbor we worked, hunted and fished together. He was truly a great friend – almost like a brother. Treasured memories forever!!
I have pleasant memories of Adam as a great friend growing up as we navigated around the countryside to the various social functions. Treasured memories forever!!
Pat, Darla, & family our sincerest condolences on your loss . Wishing you well during this difficult time.
Val Goertzen (Boychuk)
Dear Pat and family, That was a beautiful testimonial and obituary. It sounds like he had a very full life, and a wonderful loving family. That is such a blessing. Several of the Ladies of St Mary’s were talking outside after mass on Sunday, and we wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you at this time. Love, Nathene.
Just heard of your loss. Our sincere condolences to you, Pat and your children and grandchildren. We hope for all of you, peace will come early and your reflections of the caring and gentle man that Adam was, will bring a smile to your faces, and a warmth in your hearts. Rest in peace, Adam.
Pat, I just learned of Adam’s passing and am praying for peace, comfort and hope for you and your family. I found him to be sweet, gentle and long-suffering, and know that he has left a huge hole in your lives that only love and memories can fill. Be blessed, my friend.