ZAPARNIUK, Edward Andro
August 24, 1937 – March 12, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ed Zaparniuk on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the age of 80 years. Ed was born in Myrnam, AB and started working in the oil and gas industry in 1955 in Drayton Valley. Ed then moved to Consort where he became the 13th employee for Dome Petroleum where he worked for 6 years. Entrepreneurship came calling and he left Dome to start his own company and work for T. Boone Pickens and his company Mesa Petroleum. This was the beginning of Corvet Construction and over 50 years of business in the oil and gas industry. Corvet Construction built leases, provided environmental services and constructed plants and pipelines across western Canada and as far away as Barbados. Ed loved working with people and getting the job done. An eternal optimist, he always made people laugh and tried to find a win-win solution to any problem. A life long learner, Ed was an accomplished pilot, motorbike enthusiast, and could entertain you all night with his guitar and singing. He always found an opportunity to give back to the community through donations or providing heavy equipment for community projects. Ed was part owner of a fastball team in Red Deer called the Red Deer Corvets and also sponsored many different teams and events over the years. Through all the time away from home required to build a company, Ed tried his best to find time for family. Many family trips from Tofino to California to Florida were enjoyed and countless trips in the motorhome. Ed always tried to provide for his family and took great pride in the fact that all four of his children graduated from university. Ed was predeceased by his father, Peter; mother, Domina; three brothers, Mike, Nick, and Morris; and two sisters, Anne and Helen. He will be missed and fondly remembered by his children, Debbie Dancy (Scott), Lori Zaparniuk (Rod), Brent (Helen), and Lorne (Melanie); six grandchildren, Jake, Connor, Alexander, Nicholas, Zach, and Jaleesa; and one brother, Bill (Olga). At Ed’s request, a private Celebration of Life will be held. In lieu of flowers in Ed’s memory, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta at www.heartandstroke.ca. Condolences may be made by visiting www.wilsonsfuneralchapel.ca.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edward Andro Zaparniuk August 24 1937 March 12 2018 (age 80).source
Death notice for the town of: Lacombe, Province: Alberta