Lucille Kopperud

Kopperud, Lucille Aline, age 86, of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, passed away on September 1, 2025 at the Cypress Regional Hospital.  The memorial mass was held at 2:00 p.m., September 11, 2025, from Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Daniel Malone officiating.  The organist was Yolande Gorrill, accompanied by the church choir.  The eulogy was read by Brian Johnston, and Jayme Johnston.  The ushers were Kaden Poppy, and Jaxon Poppy.  Urn bearers were Darren Larson, Chris Kopperud, and Nicole Kopperud.  The honorary pallbearers were all of her 13 grandchildren.  Readings were read by Roxanne Chesney, Susan Larson, Jen Poppy, Cherise Pike, and Sami Kopperud.  The candle lighter was Carolyn Kopperud.  The interment was be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Lucille is survived by her children: Roxanne (Don) Chesney, Susan (Dwayne) Larson, Joanne Sletten, and Carolyn Kopperud; grandchildren: Brian, Jayme, Darren, Jen, Cherise, Melissa, Justin, Chris, Nicole, Jessica, Samanta, Victoria, and Ty; great-grandchildren: Kaden, Jaxon, Carter, Ty, Ollin, Griffin, Drew, Kailey, Sadie, Brody, Marty, Mila, Ocean, Ryder, Isabella, Deacon, Blake; brother Lionel; sister: Georgette, and Irene; sister-in-laws: Orra , and Siri; brother-in-laws: Rene, and Jack; and 24 nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Donald Kopperud; sons: Gary, Jeff, and Greg; parents Emile and Rose Thibault; granddaughter Shannon Johnston, brothers: Rene, Rheal, Armand, Harvey, Paul Rene; sister Yvette; brother-in-law Leo; sister-in-laws: Helene, Marg, Joyce, and Jean; niece Janette; nephews: Don, and Ken.

Lucille was born in Ponteix, Saskatchewan on July 16, 1939, and attended school in Aneroid.  On July 27, 1957, she married Donald Gary Kopperud in Ponteix.  She was a house wife for 60 years!  She was a housekeeper and companion for many families in Swift Current.

Lucille was a Kinette member, and was the very first secretary for Telemiracle 1.  She was a CWL member for 31 years.  Mom loved to help wherever she could with all the groups and organizations her children were involved in.

She loved sewing and made all her kids clothes from nightgowns, dresses, suits, bathing suits, bridal gowns, etc.  She loved to camp every summer!  Canvas tent, 8 family members, dog and cat, off we went to Gregg Lake, SK, BC, Lac Pelletier, etc.  Horse shoes were another fun past time of Lucille.  She was known to be the best of the best in horse shoe tournaments.  She was a Yahtzee champ, and loved looking at recipe books.

Mom was such a kind, caring person.  She always put others ahead of herself.  She prided herself on raising her 6 children, and 2 of her grandchildren.  She was very interested in what her grandkids, and great-grandkids were doing.  Her love of gardening and baking were passed down to many generations.  She loved talking to her family every day!

In memory of Lucille, donations to the SPCA, or Ronald McDonald House (Saskatoon) would be appreciated by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to Warren’s Funeral Home.  For further information please call 1-306-773-8831 or 1-800-267-6606, or visit the website www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to family members on the tribute wall.

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