John Kopp of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Wilma Kopp, passed away peacefully with a song in his heart on Sunday, August 25th, 2019 at the age of 94 years. He also leaves to cherish his memory his children, June (Lawrence) Streifel of Medicine Hat, Edward Kopp (Debra) of Seven Persons, Rita Ziel of Calgary and Ruth (Stan) Benedek of Calgary; grandchildren Laurianne (fiance, Corey), Christopher (Leeanne), Andrea, Vanessa and Daniel John; great-grandchildren, Tayden and Madilee; brother, Tony (Helen) Kopp of Medicine Hat; and numerous nephews and nieces. John was predeceased by his parents, Reinhold and Elizabeth Kopp; brother, Nicholas Kopp; sister, Dorothy Schile; and son-in-law, Harry Ziel.
Vigil Rites (Prayers) will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5 on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 at 7:00 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 1451 Strachan Road SE, MEDICINE HAT, AB T1B 4V3, on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019, at 11:00 am with Father Iqbal Khurshid, Celebrant. Memorial gifts in John's memory may be made to the Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home, 156 – 3rd Street NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 5M1. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Kopp.