KOPETSKI, Wilhelm 1927 - 2014 Bill Kopetski passed away on March 25, 2014 at Kelowna, BC at the age of 86. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his sons: Dennis and Gerry (Elaine); daughter Debbi Kopetski; loving companion Bettie; 6 siblings: Mary, Joe, Jim, Lena, Frank and Emma; grandchildren: Cailin, Jarett (Kristin), Nikki Lee (Sean), Andrea (Nathan), David (Heidi), and Victoria (Damian); and 9 great grandchildren. Bill was predeceased by his wife Cecilia in 1995, his sister Kay, and his parents Josef and Katy. Bill loved his work and his life as a rancher in Black Mountain, where a wetland has been named after him. He was the first Canadian to raise Beefalo. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 839 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, with Father Sebastian officiating. Bill's family wish to extend a special "Thank You!" to all the wonderful staff at Lakeview Lodge in Westbank, for their care of Bill and his family. Memorial donations in Bill's name to Lakeview Lodge Palliative Care Unit, 2337 Butt Road, West Kelowna, BC V4T 3L3, would be appreciated. Condolences may be sent to the family through the guest book at www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Valleyview Funeral Home, Kelowna, BC, 250-765-3147.