Don Koop, 48, of Niverville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the DeSalaberry District Health Centre in St. Pierre. He is survived by his wife Rose, his daughter Jonelle (fiancé Mel), son Josh; as well as his mother Betty, one sister Connie (Dave), two brothers Randy (Cathy) and Gerry (Margot) and their families. Viewing will be held at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, 150 Penfeld Drive Steinbach on Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. with a devotional at 7:30 p.m. and at the church prior to the service. The funeral service will be held Thursday, January 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Word of Life Mission Church, 233 Third St. S, Niverville. Interment at Heritage Cemetery in Niverville. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba, 1109 – 675 McDermot Ave.; Wpg., MB R3E 0V9