JACK WILLIAM KAPAC

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JACK WILLIAM KAPAC With sorrow we announce the passing of Jack Kapac on Friday, August 16, 2002, at the age of 78 after a difficult struggle with cancer. Jack is survived by his wife Irene; his children Jack; Robert (Barbara) and their children Christina, Benn, Monica, Luke and Jon; Jayne (Rhonda) and Thomas (Mary Ann) sisters, Anne Eustace and Helen Baker and by many nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his father Stephen, mother Anastasia and brother Alec. Jack was born in Winnipeg on May 27, 1924 where he resided his entire life. At the age of 19 he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served overseas on HMCS Calgary. Jack remained a life-long member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 141. Jack and Irene married in 1950 and would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on August 25. Jack was proud of the accomplishments of all of his children and derived great joy from his grandchildren who affectionately called him Gigi and persuaded him to give up cigars. Although it grieves us that Jack did not live to see his youngest son Thomas marry on August 23, we draw comfort from the knowledge that he wished the wedding to proceed as planned. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. on Wednesday, August 21, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Lynne Hutchison of St. Lukes Zion Lutheran Church officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Seven Oaks Hospital Foundation or CancerCare Manitoba. The family wishes to thank Dr. Moncek and the staff of the 5th floor, Seven Oaks Hospital who made special efforts to ease Dads suffering and to make his last days as comfortable as possible. Rest eternal grant him O Lord and let light perpetual shine upon him. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2002