Obituary of Mitchell Barton Skoropata

July 16, 1942 – Stonewall, Manitoba

July 23, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Mitchell "Mitch" Skoropata, beloved husband of Joan Skoropata, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the age of 82 years.

Born on July 16, 1942, in Stonewall, MB, Mitch was one of nine siblings. His parents, Nicholas and Rose Skoropata, predeceased him. Besides his loving wife Joan, Mitch is survived by his two sons, Mitchell and Douglas; his three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Brett, and Sarah; and his four great-grandchildren, Jackson, Arden, Elliott, and Bennett. He is also survived by his four brothers, Gordon, David, Jimmy, and Tony; and his four sisters, Irene, Linnet, Diane, and Marie.

One of Mitch's greatest achievements was his family. He adored his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and took great pride in their accomplishments. Mitch was a true outdoorsman and loved spending his time hunting and fishing. He enjoyed time at his property at Gull Lake, AB, where he spent countless hours exploring, having fun, and creating memories with his loved ones.

He also had a love for travelling and had many memorable vacations exploring much of Canada with his family. He would always say that there was no need to go anywhere else in the world because Canada had so many beautiful places to explore. Throughout his career, he worked with computers and in construction.

A Celebration of Mitch’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Edgemont Community Association in the Panorama Room (33 Edgevalley Cir NW, Calgary, AB).

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Mustard Seed, 102 – 11 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0X5 Telephone: 403-269-1319, www.theseed.ca or a charity of your choice.

Mitch will be most remembered for his incredible stories and his love for his family and the outdoors. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

"Life is short, but the memories will last a lifetime."

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Mitch’s family here.

In living memory of Mitchell Skoropata, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-276-2296.