Ernest Norman Koptie November 16, 1935 - February 9, 2013 Ernest Norman Koptie passed away at Estevan on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the age of 77 years. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Zoria, Estevan; children, Darren (Maryann) Koptie, and their family, Courtney and Sydney of Calgary, Alta.; Murray (Debbie) Koptie, and their family, Michael and Tanner of Regina, Sask., Carolyn (Gary) Woods, and their child, Holly of Spruce Grove, Alta. Predeceased by his parents, William and Ann Koptie. Celebration of Ernest's life will be held in Canora, Saskatchewan in the spring of 2013. Cremation has taken place. If friends so desire, donations may be given to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home, 1201 - 2nd Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 0M1 in memory of Ernest Koptie. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.