Dr. Eugene Anthony Kaprowy
1946 -
2010
After a brave fight, Gene Kaprowy, 63, of Springfield, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Saint Boniface Hospital.
Born Oct. 27, 1946, he was the son of the late Tony Kaprowy and Anne (née Shewchuk) Kaprowy.
He was a psychologist by profession and, over the span of his career, worked for the Government of Manitoba in Health and Family Services, taught behaviour modification at the University of Winnipeg, and, for the past 18 years, ran his own practice. While he took enormous pride in his work, he also loved “puttering” in the yard with his dog Pepper, listening to jazz, country and classical music, making pizza and waffles, and going to the symphony and theatre.
He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother; his wife Gaye Lea Kropf, of Springfield; his son Matthew Kaprowy and girlfriend Jennie, of Edmonton; his daughter Tara Kaprowy and husband William, of Kentucky; sisters Angie Kaprowy, and Pam Bishop and husband Ken, all of Winnipeg; cousin Dennis Kaprawy and wife Maureen, of Arborg; cherished friends Ken and Jocelyn Heinrichs and daughter Kristin, of Headingley; friend and office manager Debbie Arnal, husband Brian and children Lindsay and Bret, of Winnipeg; and step-granddaughter Gabrielle Baker.
Close friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31 at Bardal Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Bjarmi Cemetery in Arborg at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. 1020 - 555 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 1C3.
VERONICA PILEK TAYLOR
I am so sad to say goodbye to Eugene, friend of my youth. I knew Eugene in undergraduate days and after, when we worked together for Gary at Portage. My memories of Gene are of a funny, focused, super confident and scary smart guy - always fun to be around. I think fondly of those all nighters in Jim Gray's rat lab at exam times. And the summer commute to Portage, often in the Corvair! It was great to re-connect with him (after 40 years!) about a year ago, if only virtually. Rest easy, old pal.
KIRSTI KUUSKIVI
My condolences to close friends and family. I worked with Gene many years ago now but remember Gene as an intelligent, kind, sociable and caring person.
ED BLACK
I have many fond memories of Gene from graduate school. We studied togrther PhD exams and worked in Gary,s lab. He was always enthusiastic and full of fun. I remember him having a pet Racoon at one point. He confined it to the bathroom as it was going through his cupboards and emptying the boxes. When he put it in the bathroom it dug junk out of the drains. He was very fond of his triumph sports car and his gigantic sound system. I will miss him he was a great guy.
Ed
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