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PETER KAPUSTA It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Pete on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Stonewall Hospital, Stonewall, MB at the age of 74 years. Pete is survived by his daughters, Nicole, Laura (Mike); grandsons, Aidan, Ethan and Owen Shymko; sister Natalie Kenal and special friends Fern McRae, Dean Shymko and Debbie Hueging. He was predeceased by his wife, Judy; parents, John and Mary Kapusta; sister-in-law Joy Lillies and brothers-in-law, Jim Scott and Bob Kenal. On July 6, 1941 Pete was born in Niagra Falls, ON. He grew up in Broad Valley and Fisher Branch, and then moved to Thompson where he worked for 17 years with the Liquor Commission and in the mine. Pete and Judy met in Thompson and were married in Warren on October 10, 1970. In 1976 they took over the family business in Warren and operated Pete's General Store until he retired in September 2012. Pete loved to garden, fish and watch any type of sports. In 2007 he was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame with the 1954-1959 Fisher Branch Falcons. Pete will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family and friends. His love for his family, friends and grandsons will be cherished. We love you Dad, Papa and friend. As per Pete's wishes there will be no formal service and Interment will take place at a later date. We would like to thank Dr. Graham, and all the staff at the Stonewall Hospital for their outstanding care and compassion shown to Pete and his family during his time there. Pete loved watching his three grandsons play all their different sports. He particularly loved watching them play hockey and rarely missed a home or away game. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Papa Pete' to South Interlake Recreation Committee (SIRC), Box 468, Warren, MB R0C 3E0. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB in care of arrangements 204.897.4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik's online Guest Book please visit our website at www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Aug 8, 2015
PETER KAPUSTA On Wednesday, August 5, 2015 Peter died at Stonewall Hospital at the age of 74 years. A longer obituary notice will follow. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 2157 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB in care of arrangements 204.897.4665. For those who wish to sign Wojcik's online Guest Book please visit our website at www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Publish Date: Aug 7, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 08, 2015
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Many thanks to both Pete and Judy for the many wonderful memories; mostly in Thompson, many in Warren and even some in Fort MacMurray and Calgary where we all perused educational and financial opportunities. Forever in my heart and memory. Loving thoughts go out to Nicole and Laura and their family. Your wonderful parents are gone but never will they be forgotten. God bless, Auntie Norma - Posted by: Norma MacKenzie (Loving Friend of Pete and Judy, Nicole and Laura) on: Aug 09, 2015
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I first met Pete when I moved to Warren in 1992. However, I never really got to know him very well until about 1995 or 1996, when I got involved with the curling club and took care of the purchasing of supplies for the club & bar. From day 1, Pete was a true gentleman to work with. He helped us get the bar going, offered lots of advice, and was always willing to work we us to better the club. He never said no. Sometimes some people saw a little bit of a 'gruff' exterior, but in reality Pete had a huge heart for the community, the people in it, and really was just a 'big softie' at heart. - Posted by: Cal Surgenor (Friend) on: Aug 08, 2015
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