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Peter LaChapelle Obituary

LaChapelle, Peter Anthony "Little Pete" Age 33 Suddenly, 4/21/06. Gone to meet his Savior Jesus of Nazareth face to face. Beloved father of Anthony and Israel. Beloved son of Steven (Dawn) and Ellen (Tony). Dearest brother of Amelia (Tommy), and Jonathan. Loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Little Pete touched many, many people with his charismatic smile, his loving compassion and his gigantic heart. He will be deeply missed by all, however, joyfully welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven. Visitation Wed. 4/26, 5-8PM, KOK FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Portland Ave., St. Paul Park, MN, and Thurs. 4/27, 1 hour before 10:30AM Service at LIGHT THE WAY CHURCH, 7000 Jamaica Ave. S. (70th and Jamaica Ave. S.) Cottage Grove, MN. Burial Newport Cemetery, Newport, MN. Memorials preferred. 651-459-2875

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Published by Pioneer Press from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
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Mommy

April 22, 2025

I miss you so much.
ALWAYS and FOREVER,.
Love,
Mommy

Amelia LaChapelle

May 13, 2007

Got you last! I love you.

Steven LaChapelle

April 25, 2007

Thanks for signing Little Pete's guest book...God Bless You All, from the family of Peter Anthony LaChapelle, Love, Steven, Dawn, Amelia, Jonathan, Anthony, Israel, Uncle Joe, Ellen and Tony...the list goes on... FOR REAL, PEACE

Amelia LaChapelle

April 24, 2007

One year, so many tears. We will all miss Peter for as long as we live.

Celeste Smith

April 23, 2007

Peter,
I just want to say that I think you are wonderful and I miss you so much. I miss your big beautiful eyes and your big beautiful smile.
I love you,
Celeste

Celeste Smith

April 20, 2007

Hey Pete,
Today is Leah's birthday and I wouldn't be surprized if she had her baby today. It's so exciting, he will be my sixth grandchild and you know that I will be in the delivery room as usual.
Tommorrow is one year since you died. It's unbelievable, it still feels so new. We miss you very much and love you even more.
Celeste

Celeste Smith

April 8, 2007

Happy Easter Peter,
We had a good church service today. Aimee and Dave came and had a good time. It's been almost a year since you died and it's hitting me pretty hard. There was a little chubby baby boy at church today I couldn't stop looking at him because he reminded me of you as a baby. You were so cute. I miss you so much.
I love you,
Celeste

Celeste Smith

March 29, 2007

Hi Pete,
I have been thinking about you alot. I want to hear you say Hi Auntie one more time. I want one more of your bear hugs. I miss our talks that we had when you stayed with me. I am so glad that we had that time together. I enjoyed them to the maximum, I know you did to.
I miss you and love you beyond the sky,
Auntie

Celeste Smith

March 25, 2007

Pete,
Hi sweetheart.I went to the graveyard last week to visit with you and the rest of the family. I miss you Peter so very much. This year has taken it's toll. I wonder what you guys do there. I wish that I could have a peek maybe 5 minutes. I think that would be so cool.
I love you,
Celeste

Amber Rose Wallner

March 21, 2007

I just wanted you to know how much you have been on my mind lately. I miss you so much and I am really needing my friend. I will be out to visit you again soon. In the mean time I hold the memory of your wonderful smile in my heart. I Love and miss you hon.

Naomi Oehlke

March 17, 2007

HI Pete! I miss you sooooooooooooo much hope to see you soon and play monster.
Love
Naomi

Celeste Smith

March 16, 2007

Pete,
I don't have alot to say tonight. I feel so sluggish sometimes when I'm in my sad mode. I miss you Peter and I'm very sad that you are not here.
Love,
Celeste

Celeste Smith

March 7, 2007

Peter,
I hope you were with the rest of the family to welcome Jeanne to the Kingdom of God yesterday. I am so grateful that she got to leave all her sickness and pain and enter the glory of the Lord. I love you all, I miss you all but, I am so happy that we will meet again in glory.:)
Celeste

nicole price

March 4, 2007

We love you and miss you way to much. Me and Izzy miss sitting with you and eating candy. Your in our hearts forever and ever

Celeste Smith

March 1, 2007

Peter,
It's coming up on one year. I still can't believe that your gone. It is still so unreal.
I miss you so much,
Love,
Celeste

Celeste Smith

February 24, 2007

Hi Sweetie,
I am having tender feelings of you, painful and loving.
I miss you,
Celeste

Celeste Smith

February 22, 2007

Hi Petie,
Today is full of tears. I just miss you so much. I miss Noah sooooooo much. I just miss our lives together.
Love,
Auntie Celeste

Celeste Smith

February 18, 2007

Peter,
Hi Honey,wishing for a way to have you stop by for hugs and kisses.
Love you,
Auntie Celeste

Celeste Smith

February 14, 2007

Happy Valentines Day Pete,
I miss my sweetheart today.
Love,
Celeste

Celeste Smith

February 13, 2007

Pete,
I had a nice busy day today. It seems to help me think of you and Noah in a much happier and healthier state. I miss you Peter and I love you very much.
Celeste

Celeste Smith

February 11, 2007

Peter,
I was having a very hard time lately. I got over another hurdle and I am feeling some much needed peace. There is still so much to learn and to work through. It's alot of hard work, so sad at times. I am still moving forward.
I love and miss you so much,
Celeste

Celeste Smith

February 1, 2007

Peter,
I love you so much. I hate that you are gone.Selfish? Maybe. I think God understands.
Celeste

Celeste Smith

January 30, 2007

Pete,
It is hard to believe how our lives changed in just one moment.
I miss you so much,
Love, Celeste

Celeste Smith

January 28, 2007

Peter,
It makes me feel so much better to say hi and tell you how much I love and miss you.
Auntie Celeste

Celeste Smith

January 23, 2007

Petie pooh,
I miss you. When you were a baby,I thought You were the cutest ever.You were one of the happiest for sure. When you were waking up,as your eyes opened your smile was in sync,(everytime). What a joy you were to everyone. I love you sweetheart.
Auntie Lesterbelle

Celeste Smith

January 17, 2007

Peter,
HELP! I MISS YOU TOO MUCH!!!
Auntie
Celeste

Celeste Smith

January 16, 2007

Peter,
I miss you.
Love,Celeste

Celeste Smith

January 14, 2007

Peter,
I love you and I miss you very much!
Auntie Celeste

January 11, 2007

happy birthday Big Bro I miss you. hugs and kisses.

Mariah Smith

January 10, 2007

Happy Birthday Little Pete
My thoughts are with everyone missing L.P.

Celeste Smith

January 10, 2007

Happy Birthday Pete,
You may not celebrate birthdays there but, it means the world to us. Loving thoughts are all yours today Pete.
I miss and love you so much,
Celeste

Ellen Tallabas

January 8, 2007

Wednesday is Peter's 34th birthday. I would ask all who read this to try and call Anthony and Israel on that day and give them your love and support. Daddy dying when you are a child is probably the worst. God bless you.
Peace
Ellen

Celeste Smith

January 7, 2007

Pete,
I just want to say that you have always been so close to my heart, since the day you were born.
Peter Anthony LaChapelle you are the best.I Love You,Auntie Celeste

Celeste Smith

January 1, 2007

Dear Peter,
I Love You!
Auntie Celeste
oxoxoxoxoxoxox

Celeste Smith

December 31, 2006

Hey Petie,
HAPPY New Year!
I love you......
I miss you......
Always.......
Celeste

Miranda Wildes

December 26, 2006

Merrry Christmas Peter. Ill have a drink for you on your birthday promise

Celeste Smith

December 24, 2006

Merry Christmas Pete,
I miss you so much but, I am glad that you are spending christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I love you so much,
Celeste

Celeste Smith

December 22, 2006

Peter,
Our first christmas without you. We will make it through but, we don't have to like it. The pain is so hard, you were supposed to be in our future. Now to visit with you, we have to go to our past. It's so hard to live in the present without you here.
I am loving you and missing you so... Celeste

Celeste Smith

December 19, 2006

Hi Peter,
Loving and missing you.
So much love,
Celeste

Celeste Smith

December 14, 2006

Hi Peter,
I hope you're on the welcome wagon when Jeanne crosses over. I'm having a hard time w/ all the grief. I miss and love you so very much.xxooxxoo
Celeste

Leah Smith

December 10, 2006

Hi Peter,
I miss you so much,I hope you and Noah are having a great time up there! I had Anthony over last weekend for a couple of days,we had a great time!I just cannot get over how much he looks and acts like you it is unreal it just cracks me up every time I see him!I love it!
I love you too,and miss you sooo much!!!
LOVE LEAH

Celeste Smith

December 4, 2006

I love you and I miss you, My Little Pete.
Auntie Celeste

Celeste Smith

December 1, 2006

Peter,
I miss you! I wonder if I will ever stop aching. I love you and I am so grateful for all my memories of you.It's not just the pictures in my mind but, the feelings I recall so clearly that tie in with them. I am brought so much happiness when I view the videos of you in my mind. Thank you Peter!
I miss you and I love you soooooo much,
Your Auntie, Celeste

Jolene Strom

November 28, 2006

Loving you today as always. Missing you today as always.
Auntie Jolene

Ellen Tallabas

November 25, 2006

My beautiful son,
I woke up today crying harder than before. I love you so much Peter. I miss you so much. I try to be calm, I try to understand this was your path. But all I can think of is the pain you felt on earth. I couldn't help you. My heart is broken my baby.
Love always and forever
mom

Celeste Smith

November 24, 2006

HAPPY THANKSGIVING PETER!!!
I love you,
Celeste

Renee Smith

November 21, 2006

Pete, I found out about these online obituaries when my Brother passed. And for you I was at a loss for words. In my mind how I deal with death is I imagine the person took a trip to Europe or somewhere else in the world(which was easy when it came to you, because you were always gone traveling somewhere). So I would be fine and then you would pop into my head when I was approaching a stop sign or just all of a sudden reality would hit and I would be forced to face the fact that you are gone. Well I was thinking of you the other day and the memory of "paradise" popped into my head. This was a place you brought everyone to, it's in up north Minnesota. It is a clear blue lake with red(iron)sand beaches nestled in the North woods. It had huge oak tree that hung over the edge of the water with a rope swing that we would swing off of. It was a good time, that's what you were ALL ABOUT, good times. You were always trying to round people up(the more the merrier)to have the time of our lives, and we always did. You were a very loving and generous person. Anything that made you feel better and helped you get through the rough times in your life, you would share with anyone who needed it. You hated pain and unfortunately that is a part of having the privilage to exist on this planet. You were always trying your best to ease anyones pain including your own. I think that's why you were such a thrill seeker, the thrill of camping, boating, concerts, road trips, seeing America coast to coast,all of those things and more have your name all over it. You will be greatly missed by all of us,The special person you were shone just by looking at you, your loving eyes, your mending smile, and your thoughtful, generous heart, HUGE beyond belief. You are one of a kind.When i think of you now i think of you in heaven at a place just like paradise, with my brother and all of us who have passed over. See you on the other side Pete. Love always LIL' NAE'NAE' P.S. I am so glad I have you and Noah as my gaurdian angels, when it comes down to it if anyone messes with our family, you guys will be a force to be reckoned with, I would not want to challenge that or Jesus for that matter.

Ellen Tallabas

November 21, 2006

Peter, 7 months today. I still hear the words of a nurse ringing in my head. Oh my baby boy I miss you so much.
Love always and forever
Mom

Celeste Smith

November 21, 2006

Hi Peter,
I am missing you tonight. I just feel so sad tonight. I can't help thinking about your Mom, Dad and Amelia and their sadness and of course the rest of us that love you. I relate to your folks so much, we all got double dose.
I miss and love you very much,
Celeste

Celeste Smith

November 20, 2006

Hi Pete,
I just want to say I love you and I miss your smile and your playfulness. I still hear your laughter and, remember laughing with you so hard and so long that we didn't make any noise, just holding our bellies and wiping our tears. We had so many times like that, I sure do miss you!!!
Love Celeste

Miranda Wildes

November 19, 2006

I love Love, Thanksgiving is coming up and in that tradition; I am thankful for love of family and friends and also thankful that I have a Big brother looking out for all of us!!

Ellen Tallabas

November 18, 2006

I miss you Peter.
Love,
Mom

Celeste Smith

November 14, 2006

My dear Peter,
We all had such a great time at the benefit. Were you and Noah cheering Amelia on?DO you do that up there?I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Wasn't it great to see everyone laughing and having so much fun!? We needed that. I miss you and I love you beyond the sky,
Celeste

Celeste Smith

November 12, 2006

Hi Petie,
Were you and Noah checking out the party today? It was awesome!
Everyone had a blast.I really wonder exactly you guys are doing up there.Are you watching us like we watch T.V.? Did you two open a comedy club?Are you working with heavenly material building more fioors in our family home? Do you sleep up there? Whatever you guys do I hope you celebrated Noah's B-day and, I hope you enjoyed the benefit as much as we did.Give Noah a big birthday hug for me.
Ilove you so much Pete,
Celeste

Ellen Tallabas

November 11, 2006

Peter, I just keep saying your name over and over. Never thought I could be this sad or cry this much.
love always and forever
mom

Ellen Tallabas

November 10, 2006

Peter, I miss you so much. I love you my baby boy and my heart hurts every minute of every day. Losing you, missing you all the time has made it so clear to me that I belong close to Amelia. I need her, I love her, I never want to say I have not seen my child in years ever again.
Love, always and forever
Yo Mama

Celeste Smith

November 5, 2006

Hi Pete, I just want to say how much I love and miss you. Celeste

Celeste Smith

November 3, 2006

Pete, I miss you so much.First we have to get through Noah's b-day then the holidays,then your b-day. We are in for very long winter!!!I pray for mercy for, all of us down here.I love you, Celeste

Ellen Tallabas

November 3, 2006

Peter, I am so sad. I see your beautiful smile and my heart just hurts. The days of my life are flying by and I know I will see you again in another time and another place. Just right now it is really hard to see that light at my end. I was much stronger at your sendoff than I am now, I miss you. I was at your house this day we waited for Anthony to be born, although it took another day,,,, You were never so happy as when you saw your son. Probably how God looked when he saw you arrive in Heaven.
Love always and forever
mom

Jolene Strom

November 2, 2006

Peter,
My thoughts of you and Noah today are good, pleasant thoughts that leave me happy instead of sad.
You are little and so sweet and your smile lights the world. Your huge eyes look up to me, as I pass you, while you play. You are so happy to see me too. We stop what we are doing for a quick hug. It was nothing so special to anyone else, just a good day in our lives.
Love you always,
Auntie Jolene

Celeste Smith

November 1, 2006

Peter,
Today is a very hard day.It'svery hard to learn how to let go and let God.I believe this is the hardest of all life's lessons.I thought that I knew what hard meant before, I had no clue. I love you and I miss you so much, Celeste

Celeste Smith

October 30, 2006

Hi Pete, I've been challenged from losing you and not yet on my feet when Noah died to.I am learning though.It is soooo painful but, I'm still going foward. I miss you so much. I realize I've got a long road ahead,trying to figure out how to relate to my life without you two here. Still searching, still hurting, still believing that we will be reunited. I love you, Celeste

Ellen Tallabas

October 29, 2006

My baby son there were so many things I still wanted to say to you. I miss you so much. I love you,and as you always said to me
Love always and forever
Yo Mama

Jolene Strom

October 24, 2006

Hey Pete,
Boy oh boy it is hard down here. Some days are just too much. Your cousins are having a hard time dealing with your and Noah's deaths.
I wish that there was some way to help, but I feel lost. My sadness consumes me today and most other days too. We could sure use some help from up there.
Loving you always,
Auntie Jolene

Celeste Smith

October 23, 2006

Hey Pete,
I am having a good day.Thinking of you and Noah is filling me with happiness. Still a little shakiness under the surface but happiness is getting deeper and sadness is getting thinner.A little bit at a time. Praise God for today. I thank Him for His respit care. Ilove you Pete, Celeste

Celeste Smith

October 22, 2006

My sweet Pete,
I am missing you so much. I went through a box of Noah's things and, found some baby shoes that were yours. Your mom gave them to me and all my kids wore them. They are so cute. Looking at them took me down memorylane. Engee engee. I never did figure out what that meant,just your own special baby talk. Man you were cute. I miss you so very much. I will always be loving you. Celeste

steven lachapelle

October 22, 2006

may the peace of God be with you all. thanks for loving my son, and sharing your thoughts. i'm confident that pete's doing well and know in my heart of hearts that this is just the beginning of life for him and all who know and love the Lord, Jesus Christ. pete bore a tatoo on his neck, and i leave this message to you all "FOR REAL". love, pete's dad

Renee Smith

October 19, 2006

We can try to use words to describe the feeling of standing over the coffin of a person we’ve loved. But any description is only a vague semblance of the real thing. Death rips our hearts out. It momentarily stops our lives. To feel relentless pain in the presence of death is to be human. God created us to live life together in families and as friends. JESUS described life as it was meant to be lived by saying “love the Lord your God” and “love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:30, 31). Life is all about relationships-with the one who created us and with other people. When those human relationships are severed by death pain is the expected result. We lose so much when loved ones die. We lose their companionship. We lose their encouragement. We lose their conversation. We lose all that made them the unique and special people they were. What we experience at the loss of a loved one is the target of Apostle Paul’s message. He says “we do not want you …to grieve like the rest of men, who have know hope.” Paul is speaking tenderly to us, saying, “Yes it’s hard. It’s horrible to lose someone you’ve been close to. But you can have hope. It’s not the end. It’s only the beginning.” In the verses that follow Paul goes on to explain the basis of the hope we can have in the face of death. He reminds us of Christ’s powerful resurrection as the basis of our hope in life after death. He speaks of being together in heaven with Christians who have gone before us in death. He speaks of Christ coming to make all things right. He assures us that yes heaven does exist and someday we will be there. There is no way to take away the immediate pain that the death of a loved one brings into our lives. We should not deny it or minimize it. What we feel is a powerful testimony that we shared with the individual one of the best and most special gifts god has given to us. In the midst of our pain, however, we are encouraged to look to Christ so that we do not fall into the trap of despair. For the family members that died with Jesus in their hearts, we can, while mourning for ourselves, rejoice that they are with the lord forever. And one day there will be a Great Reunion! “I know that my redeemer lives….He lives to wipe away my tears. He lives to calm my troubled heart; He lives all blessings to impart. (cw 152:1,5) AMEN.

Miranda Wildes

October 19, 2006

Thankyou pete for listening to my prayers. She is finally back on track and has more ambition than ever. We love you so much and miss you deeply. Its crazy you know me and you how many times we have hugged how often we have made promises and not kept, how much i loved you. You were and always will be my big brother. You looked after me and made me who I am. Your smile let me know that god is with us. Im proud of you, your accomplishments, your pride and more so for what you have done and havent done. Peace. big brother,,

Ellen Tallabas

October 18, 2006

Peter,
The words I miss you are a huge understatement.I know where you are, I am so happy there is no more pain in your heart and body. I really miss you baby. So many tears
Love, always and forever
Mom

Mariah Smith

October 12, 2006

Little Pete,
I hope you have taken Noah under your wing and showed him the ropes, he needs you, just like he did when we all were little. Peace be with both of you and all of us that loved you.

jolene strom

October 7, 2006

Another day without you and I feel the grief sinking in. I never had much of a chance to grieve for you earlier and now the loss of both of you sweet boys is tearing at my heart. Where there was once strength there is now a vunerability that leaves my heart aching. Today I am thinking of you as a little boy. Remember how much I loved you then ...that is how I still feel right this moment.

Ellen Tallabas

October 6, 2006

I remember you and Amelia were with me this day 14 years ago. I remember how much fun we had at the south mountain pointe resort. Although we could not find an open restaurant, Miryam supplied the champagne. I miss you so much baby. Love always and forever, Mom

Jolene Strom

October 3, 2006

Who would have thought that the pain that we felt losing you would be compounded by the loss of your cousin. It was so hard on Noah to lose you, as it was on all of us. I miss your Dairy Queen smile, your g-rat laugh and your tremendous hugs that enveloped us all. Watch over your boys, as they are missing you everyday and wait for us all down here, with the rest of the family that are already there with you.
I will always love you.
Auntie Jolene

Celeste Smith

September 22, 2006

My Dearest Petie
It has been five long months and one day.
I have missed you terribly.
I have had a difficult time believing that you are gone.
Now Noah is with you and I have decided to face this straight on.
My two boys are in heaven my heart is so sad, so heavy. I do have the joy of knowing that you are together dancing in heaven.
I love yous twos
Celestiebelle.

Ellen Tallabas

September 21, 2006

5 months today Peter and now Noah is gone too. God says he would not give us any burden we could not bear, well I guess we must really be strong.

Amelia Lachapelle

August 30, 2006

I miss Peter and think of him every day. I never dreamed life would be so tuff without him. Just knowing that I can never hear his voice on the other end of the phone or see his smiling face as he walks up to hug me kills me each day. I hope you all know how blessed you were to be loved by him!

Ellen Tallabas

August 26, 2006

Many tears

Miranda Wildes

July 14, 2006

I miss you Big brother, Watch over Anthony he needs your help Pete. I love you

Ps. You still owe me a birthday present and a drink for my 21st Birthday. Dude you so don't know how hard this is without you. We miss you so much. (tears)

Ellen Tallabas

July 10, 2006

July 9 was my first birthday in 33 years without Peter,,,,,,,,,,, Miss the "Hi Mommy, Happy Birthday"

Ellen Tallabas

May 22, 2006

It has been a month and a day since the night you went away.

My days all filled with incredible pain all I have wanted is to see you again.

Then today in a moment of prayer God spoke to me his voice full of care.

Don't weep anymore for your sweet son, he is with me his battle is done.

I felt you for a flash from heaven above completely surrounded by God's pure love.

You'll always know how much I love you and I will remember that you love me too.

Love, Mom

Amelia LaChapelle

May 21, 2006

Peter was my favorite! No matter how tough times were, I could not have asked for a better brother, its been a month now and I miss him more and more each day.



Amelia LaChapelle

Ellen Tallabas

May 3, 2006

A Mothers heart is broken.

A believers spirit rejoices

Thank you all for remembering that Peter was beautiful and loving.

Love, Ellen

Nicholas Guertin

April 26, 2006

Pete,

You were like a big brother to me for alot of years. We had so many good times together that I coundn't even begin to sort them out. I'll always remember the times we laughed so hard we cried, and there was definately more than one. But you were one of a kind Pete, and I'll never forget you bro. -Nick

Juliana Masters

April 26, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

I used to babysit for Peter and Amelia when I was young, and am saddened to hear of this tragedy of such a young man. Peter was a beautiful, happy child. He is in our Prayers.

Mariah Smith

April 25, 2006

Little Pete,

I pray you are at peace.

You had the best smile, when I close my eyes and think of you I can still see that toothy grin and the sparkle in your eye. You were always ready to laugh and smile. That will be missed.

Billie Jo

April 25, 2006

To Pete's loved ones:

I am very sorry for your loss, pete was a great guy with a great smile. Anytime that I was in his presence, I was laughing and smiling too. It is not often you meet someone so outgoing and fun, he will be truly missed.

Amber & Sandy Wallner

April 25, 2006

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Miranda Wildes

April 25, 2006

I just wanted to say that I loved Pete more than anything he was my big brother and my closest friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him especially his sons.

God Bless.

Amber Wallner

April 25, 2006

You are truely special and I will love and miss you honey!

Peggy Schrantz

April 25, 2006

To the Family of Pete:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Pete was a great guy with a beautiful smile and heart. I'll miss that big smile and infectious laugh!!! Although I'm saddened for all of you, I'm happy for him and the eternal joy and happiness he will now have in Heaven. May your memories of Pete warm your hearts during your troublesome times. I wish I could be there to pay my respects but please know I'll be holding all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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