Joseph Capulak

The family of Joseph Capulak sadly announce his passing after a short illness in TBRHSC on December 12, 2017. He passed away with his loving wife and daughter at his side.

Joe was born and raised in Fort William and attended St. Peter’s School and Selkirk High School. Joe met and married the love of his life Amy Yozipovic on May 19, 1958 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. Together they raised two wonderful children Robert and Barbara. Joe had a strong faith, was a member of St. Dominic’s Church and was an usher there for seventeen years.

Joe was employed for the Canadian Grain Commission and retired after thirty-two years of service. His main interests were his home and family. Joe enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. He was loving, kind and caring and would go out of his way for his family. Joe enjoyed going fishing, bicycle riding, swimming and watching baseball and hockey on television. After retirement he travelled to many places with his wife.

Joe leaves behind his family whom he cherished; wife Amy, daughter Barbara (Brian) Hogan, daughter-in-law Margaret Capulak, grandchildren Adam (Courtney) Capulak, Kaitlyn Capulak, Brent, Nicole and Blake Hogan and one great grandchild Carter Capulak. Also survived by brother Ben (Alice) Capulak and sister-in-laws Eileen Capulak and Olga Yozipovic. Many nieces and nephews and other relatives survive.  Joe was predeceased by son Robert (2008), parents John and Johanna, brother John, sisters; Sr. Helen OSB, and Johanna. Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. 

For my dear father, this is for you… The world has many heroes who have given their all to win life’s great game. But of all the famous heroes that our changing world has had, there is not one I look up or admire more than my Dad. To me, my Dad is a hero, though he’d turn away from praise. He’s heroic in his quiet strength and his gentle giving ways. He may not make the headlines. You won’t see him on T.V. But I think my Dad is everything a hero ought to be. He always kept his promises, on that I could depend. He’s loyal to me no matter what, and he will always be my friend. So when I think of heroes, real things that they’ve done; I feel the way I always felt, my Dad is the greatest one.