Obituaries

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