He was predeceased by his mother Theresa Wapan; father William Wolfe; siblings Darlene Wapan, Dean Wapan, and Wanda Wapan; daughter Rina Matechuck-Wapan; granddaughter Adrianna Matechuck; grandson, at birth, Dalyn Matechuck; stepson Darnell Louison; and nephew Charles Wapan.
Wayne is survived and remembered by his loving wife Janell Wapan; favourite girl Bella Bird; sister Beverly Anne Crawford; children Victoria Matechuck, Adam Matechuck (Amber Delorme), Stephanie Matechuck, Coltan Matechuck, and Sabrina Matechuck (Theo Delorme); stepchildren Jolisa Bird, Randall Louison, and Timothy Louison; special nieces Lana and Marylynn Wapan; over 23 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was known to everyone in the family as Papa, he was a loving and supportive husband, a caring and kind-hearted man with a big heart. He was a very loved and cared for man, he valued family life and loved his children and grandchildren very much.
Come and Go Visitation to be held at Lee Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Traditional Wake to be held at Muscowpetung School on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Funeral Service to be held at Muscowpetung School on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Interment to take place in the Muscowpetung Cemetery on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Feast to follow at Muscowpetung School
