On February 20, 2022, Mark Ropcean of Spruce Grove passed away suddenly at the age of 54. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife, Sarah of 17 years; son, Levi; daughter, Taylor; mother, Marjorie; two brothers and one sister, Gary (Margaret), Cheryl, and Darrell (Alyssa); and many family members and friends.
He was predeceased by his father, Peter; and sister, Linda Lechelt.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Mark’s life will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s-Parkland Anglican Church, 131 Church Road, Spruce Grove. Masking will be required in the Church only. Inurnment will follow immediately at Pioneer Cemetery (Hwy 16A & Pioneer Road), with a reception to follow at the Pioneer Centre (301 Jespersen Ave., Spruce Grove).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark’s memory may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Gary Ropcean says
It’s so sad to see brother Mark/ Lance, pass leaving his beautiful wife and children, brothers sisters and mother and friends. Will be deeply missed. He will be joining sister Linda and Dad, Peter! I’ll see you soon whenever god sends me ❤️
Darrel Ropcean says
We’ll little brother you left us too soon! We both spoke of this day as we always wondered what would be next, I’m guessing you are ripping a sheet of melamine like only you could, leaving only sawdust! One of the most talented tradesman I’ve ever known!
Memories of the sandbox, to building cars, to working together on job sites, too many memories to mention, but very fond ones I’ll hold close to my heart!
Not just my little brother, but my best friend! You will not be replaced by anyone!
I’m going to have to find someone as skilled in memory of movies lines as we always played the game “ what’s that from “ I admit as good as I am you are a little bit better!
It will be hard to replace your advice on crappy situations, as I know we always shared an ease to tell each other anything
And to find a way out of it with a laugh or a good plan
I’ll share my favourite quote :
All a man needs is someone to love.
If he can’t have that, give him something to hope for.
If you don’t have that?
Just give him something to do!
We’ll bro, you were loved, had hope, and we’re always busy!
I’ll see you in another shop soon, a good song, a cold beer, and yes the movie quote game.
Always your bro!
‘D’
lisa dittrick says
My heartfelt condolences to the family, Mark was a wonderful person and will be missed. We go back so many years, feeling the loss Lisa Dittrick, Edmonton, AB
Doug and Brenda Ropcean says
Our deepest condolences, he was a good man
Gerard Knowler says
Mark was a great friend back in my younger days, as he lived across the road. He kept me smiling in school and we were always up to something mischievous. I will miss Mark, i am glad he was surrounded by family and friends. Wish i could come to Edmonton, i would like to pass on my condolences to the family. He will always be in my fond memories.
Sam Lemire says
Gone to young, to soon. You are loved and missed by many. May those left behind find comfort in their happy memories of you.
RIP Mark.
Tim Burns says
My deepest sympathies to Mark’s family.
Ken and Darlene Burns Travis Burns says
Our Deepest Sympathy to Sarah ,Taylor ,Levi and Family
Sharon & James Fleming family says
Dear Ropcean families,
Words cannot Express how deeply sorry and heartbroken that we are losing Mark so soon.
Our shock and disbelief is a sad reality but we must carry on as he would want us to. Sweet memories, countless good times, Mark’s usual shenanigans, his expertise in cabinetry and how he could build anything so beautifully and proudly and our deep love will never die. We will remember him always and treasure the short time we had with him. Gods blessings to each of you as you grieve. Many grieve with you and know that you are all in our prayers.
Marky, aka Mack, buddy, Honey, RIP, until we meet again.
Love, James, Sharon, Sarah & Aaron Fleming xo
Gary Ropcean says
You guys were beautiful top notch friends love u both 🥃cheers to our little brother
Darrel says
You were his best friends and better people, Mark loved you dearly! We’ll all share a toast to him soon! ❤️
Heidi says
Sending your whole family heartfelt condolences and hugs. Memories are what’s left to sustain till we all meet again. Heaps of love
Helen MacDonald says
My condolences to the Ropcean family on the passing of Mark. May he Rest In Peace.
Helen MacDonald
Donna Rezewski says
Our Deepest Sympathies to the family on their loss of their Son and Brother. Our Prayers are with you all.
Donny and Donna Rezewski
Darrel says
This last week has really had you on my mind, as we both shared a deep love of music
Both old drummers, and me trying to be a raunchy singer haha
I’ll always remember that Christmas when we lost Linda and you were drumming on the wi
And me singing,
And how you said I nailed, Chris Cornel, Marilyn Manson, and ripping out the rooster lol saying I sounded better 🙄 then them! What a compliment as you were always proud of the little things, from our music days, or telling me how proud you were with my competing in bodybuilding, I’ve heard some amazing new music these past days that like always we would have messaged to see if one of us have heard them
We’ll there a few I know you would have loved
I’ll think of you when they play
While at work,
I hope you are bothering those angels with your rusty drumming 🤟👊
Peace brother 😎
Marlene Rayner says
To the Ropcean Families;
Losing a Husband, Father, and Brother at such a young age is very tragic.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian, Marlene, Aron and Troy Rayner
Erroll says
Sending all my regards to those that knew and loved Mark.
May his passing be not of sorrow, but the joy of memories; the blessings we have had and will have for years to come.
Sincerely,
Erroll Verkland ❤️
Tamala says
I knew Mark as one of David’s happy friends. He was always kind to me and our girls and a good neighbor. I’m sorry David can’t be here to say goodbye. It is I who must do that for him now. But he was very proud of the work these brothers did. And spoke well of them always. I am sure he was amoung those who welcomed him to the other side. To those who are left behind the impression he left will be felt here by many, but always profoundly when so sudden.
James Derkoch says
Mark ropcean I dont know where to begin, we have had so many great times and memories spanning 40 plus years, from meeting you and brothers and sisters, Darrell, Gary, Cheryl , Linda and of course your awesome mom! I remember you and I and our cars,71 Cuba and my 69 Dart,from countless trips to Aristotles Pizza and Rock city ! I still vividly remember how you said the name, From your wedding to Sarah and birth of Taylor, how proud you were a father to Levi and Taylor! We have countless memories BROTHER I thank you for that !! You will be forever misted but never forgotten! God speed BROTHER !!
Bruce MacDonald says
Forgive me as I write this after work Unfortunately because of a last minute cause of work related incident I’m not going to pay tribute to his memorial Mark and I go back many years from playing road hockey to taking shoots at net. We had a lot of fun and some mischievous times together but we also had great times with music(people know me I’d had training in piano and tried to teach) but I’m telling you I’m coordinated but to play drums man did I look bad! From the time he was stripping down my R/T and hit bondo dust and made the call “whiskey time “ I’ll miss you my friend but more then anything was a about 3 years ago after many whiskeys later we laid out my speaker stands that he was going to build for me Thus the COVID hit and we lost touch this hurts To the Ropcean family this just hurts first you lost a husband and a farther then a sister now a brother I’ll have a couple of whiskeys to Mark’s name and to Darrell and Cheryl my condolences. Bruce MacDonald
Joey C. says
To all the Ropcean family
I just heard this morning of his passing. My heart felt condolences to you all. I know he will be missed greatly by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone of you. Joey
Erroll says
I’d like to dedicate two of my favorited Lyrical artist too Buba,’”Trooper, We’re here for a good time; Eric Clapton’s,’Lay down Sally’,”’.
Dwayne Berry says
I don’t have the words to say how sorry to hear just finding out MARK passed. I should have been at his celebration of life.