Eugene Kurpisz was born in 1939 in Korczmin, Poland, to Marcin and Antonia Kurpisz. He grew up to work as a welder by trade. He moved to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1965 where he met and married the love of his life Helen in 1968. In 1975 they welcomed their first son Robert. In 1978 their second son, Martin was born.

Eugene worked hard for his family. He found work at CW CARRY, after a few years of hard work he moved to Gainers where he spent the remainder of his career.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Helen Kurpisz, his oldest son Robert Kurpisz and his wife Barbara Kurpisz; two granddaughters Kayle Kurpisz and Anya Kurpisz; and his youngest son Martin Kurpisz.

Eugene was predeceased by his parents, Marcin and Antonia Kurpisz; brother Bronek Kurpisz and brother Staszek Kurpisz.