Lorne (Orest) Chrapko

November 3, 1935 - July 17, 2023
In loving memory ~
Survived by his wife Joan Marion (Chrapko), 2 children Debora Powell and Brad Chrapko (Paddi), stepson Joe Hicklin (Michelle), brothers Metro Chrapko and Lenard Chrapko (Regina), sister Olga Gegolick, grand and great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Predeceased by his parents, Stefan and Helen Chrapko; siblings, Madoria Stratichuk and Edward Chrapko; and 1st wife, Marion Luchak. Lorne worked many years as a heavy-duty mechanic. He started working as a young man and was good at what he did. He went into early retirement and spent his time on beautiful Vancouver Island. He had many hobbies, like motorbiking, camping, and finding a good deal. Lorne enjoyed Country and Western music. He liked playing his guitar and loved to dance. Lorne spent most of his adult years in British Columbia, but his wish was to come back home to Alberta. A private celebration of life will be held in Alberta. A Celebration of Life at the Moose Lodge in Nanaimo, B.C., on September 30, 2023, at 4 P.M.