Edward Kapcala of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at the age of 81 years, beloved husband of the late Betty Kapcala. He leaves to cherish his memory seven children, Terri (Robert) Bainbridge, Dean (Allison) Kapcala, David Kapcala, Donna Goldade, Bruce (Dana) Timko, Tracy Weinrauch and Shane Kapcala (Cynthia Nelson); fifteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one brother Karl Kapcala as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Betty on March 23, 1998; two brothers, Joe and John; one sister Margaret Gourlay as well as his twin sister at birth. Throughout his life, Ed was employed at the local dairy, Safeway in the produce department but the career he enjoyed the most was his 35 years at CP Rail on the B & B. He had a vast array of duties such as painting CPR buildings, attending train derailments, a sign painter and maintenance man. He enjoyed his time spent with coffee buddies, casino pals, and acquaintances; some of which only knew him as the “Candy Man”. The funeral service was held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment followed in the Hillside Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to “HALO” c/o Southern Alberta Medic Air Society, #12 49 Viscount Ave SW, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 5G4. Please make cheques payable to Southern Alberta Medic Air Society. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Edward Kapcala, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence. Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 2V6. Please call 1-866-526-2214 for further information.