Obituaries

RUPERT, Gregory Thomas

February 9, 1960 - May 7, 2018

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Gregory Thomas Rupert. Survived by best friend, Donna Bird, children Brittney Atkinson and Dane Rupert, granddaughter Skylar Atkinson, and sister Kerry Rupert-Olohan, as well as, numbers friends many from his childhood days at Como Lake & Centennial.

A memorial golf tournament for close friends and family will be played in his honour this coming July.

Condolence Messages

May 09, 2019
I didn't know Greg well but I had an experience with him that needs to be told. I took my 7 year old daughter to initiation hockey for the first skate of the season. The purpose was to divide the kids equally among teams. I had no hockey background and yet my daughter wanted to play after watching the Canadian women win gold in the Winter Olympics in Japan. I had my daughters skates sharpened and thought I would protect the skates by adding clear sock tape to the blades as we had no guards!!! My daughter had very little experience on skates and yet she had the guts to show up at the boy's try out. As soon as she stepped on to the ice it was obvious something wasn't right. Thankfully Greg was one of the dads on the ice helping out!!! She was the only girl on the ice with 40+ boys. Greg noticed my daughter struggling and stayed by her side and helped support her and figured out what was wrong! The clear tape on the skates kinda got in the way of skating! He stayed with her and made her feel like she belonged. She was determined yet on the verge of giving up. If it wasn't for Greg being there to support her she surly would have quit playing before even starting a 10 year hockey career with two provincial titles. I will never forget Greg and his kind heart for helping my daughter that day. There were other guys on the ice that day, but only one man that took the time away from his own child to support another that was struggling! I am so sorry to hear of Greg's passing and I only wish I could have been there to support Greg the way he did my daughter.

Rest In Peace Greg.

Sean Minaker
Mar 12, 2019
Very sad to hear about Greg's passing. We were buds years ago at the Keg in PG. Although I haven't had contact with Greg in over 30 years his influence on me still lives on inside me. My sincere condolences to his family.

RIP Greg. Keep making people smile.

Ken Read

Kelowna
May 15, 2018
May his spirit be at peace and his loved ones thrive.

LRB
May 13, 2018
Our blessings go out to Brittany and the rest of the family. The Calvert's (Dan, Kathy, Kyle and Brett.
May 12, 2018
To Kerry and all the family, so sorry to hear of Greg"s passing. Norm and Adele were my god parents. Ran into Greg over the years in Kelowna and always wished him well. Please post where the memorial arrangements will take place.

Greg Daft
May 11, 2018
My heart goes out to Brittney, Dane and all of Greg's loved ones. May he Rest In Peace.

Liana Aigro and family
May 11, 2018
Condolences to the Rupert family, gone far too soon.

Andy and Grace Aigro