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Ann Capra Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 12, 2025.

Ann M Capra

10/23/41 to 5/10/25

Born October 23, 1941, Ann was raised in the North End of Kansas City. Daughter of Albert LaSala and Rose (Vaccaro) LaSala, owners of LaSala's Market on Fifth Street.

Ann graduated from Holy Rosary Elementary in 1954; Cardinal Glennon High School in 1958 and Fontbonne University in 1963. She taught elementary school as a sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet - St. Louis Diocese and later worked as an administrative assistant to Dr. F. Anthony Thomas, a dermatologist, until she retired in 2013.

Ann loved her family fiercely which was shown through the many meals she cooked, Italian cookies she baked and hands of Liverpool she played. That love was also woven deeply through her beading of elaborate Christmas tree skirts and stockings.

She was kind, compassionate, considerate and brave. She made friends wherever she went. She laughed easily and often. She loved going to lunch with her friends and talking to her sister and her childhood best friend on the phone, and anyone who knew her will miss absolutely everything about her.

Ann is preceded in death by her parents; husband George J. Capra of 38 years; brother and sister-in-law Joseph LaSala and Catherine (Accurso) LaSala; sister Beverly Blando and brother-in-law Dr. Manuel Blando; sisters-in-law Grace (Capra) Cartella; Marie Capra; Florence Capra and brother-in-law Salvatore Capra. She is survived by her children; Joseph Capra (Chicago); Albert Capra; Angela Capra; Rose Bridson (Chris); Ann Marie Capra, her sister Dr. Clara LaSala (CA), and by many loving nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be held on May 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 900 NE Shady Lane Drive. A Funeral Mass will be held on May 15, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 900 NE Shady Lane Drive. The 11:30am CST funeral mass will be live streamed and can be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/@saintcharlesborromeokc/streams. A Burial will be held on May 15, 2025, from 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM at Resurrection Cemetery 5001 NE Cookingham Drive.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online in Ann's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.

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May 15, 2025

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Bonnie Ward

May 15, 2025

Only met Ann once...yet feel
I´ve grown to know her well over 50 years of friendship with Clara LaSala, her beloved sister.
Thank you Ann for the many Italian cookie stories...the sharing of recipes from your parents and the laughter... the cozy tales of growing up Clara would share!
God bless you! I´m sure you are being warmly welcomed in Heaven!

Chris Bridson

May 15, 2025

Ann accepted me with open arms and I'll never forget her. A life well-lived and now may you rest in peace, my sweet mother-in-law. Love, Chris

Sam Allen

May 15, 2025

My deepest condolences. Mrs C was an amazing woman. In high school I would come over, enter through the side door, and sit down to a wonderful meal, even when I had eaten already... When I was in the Marines a box showed up one December day filled with her amazing Italian cookies. Even when Joe and I were in 3rd grade, tearing up the house on a summer day, she was filled with grace and love. They don´t make them like her anymore. Am glad she is with God.
Sam Allen

Clara R LaSala

May 15, 2025

We will always remember our beautiful loving and caring Aunt Ann and the best baby sister anyone could ask for. A phenomenal cook and baker, a crafty and strategic Liverpool player, a meticulous beading genius, and angelic soul who always dressed to the 9's.

I will miss my best friend and our daily talks about life and family. I will miss and cherish our memories forever and never forget her loving nature and our childhood together.

Remembering how our brother Joseph used to call us the 3 sisters of Oz saying " Clara had the brains, Beverly had the heart and Ann had the beauty inside and out."

Love Always,

Dr. Clara LaSala, Carla and Paula

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Al, Barb and Apollonia Blando

May 14, 2025

Expressing our sincerest condolences for the loss of our Aunt Ann. We will always remember how she was there for us when Apollonia was born and was our sounding board during both good and difficult times.

We enjoyed all the times we got together for the countless number of cards games, St. Joseph´s dinner and other special occasions. We still laugh over the time she left the sugar out of the pumpkin pie she made at Thanksgiving, so we covered it up with mounds of whip cream.

Aunt Ann will be missed by us all more than we can express. Rest easy.

Al, Barb and Apollonia

Marc Migliazzo

May 14, 2025

My prayers and thoughts are for your mother. I have nothing but beautiful memories of her

Rob Alvarado & Amy Shepek

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Ted and Margie

May 14, 2025

We are very for the loss of Aunt Ann. We will miss her! Our thoughts and prayers are with our family.

Dean Caruso

May 13, 2025

Ann, I´m so sorry to hear about your mom´s passing.
I still remember the first time I met her - she greeted me with a warm smile and a kind, openhearted presence that immediately put me at ease. There was something so genuine about the way she connected with people, as if whatever you were doing could wait, because talking with her - really being with her - felt like the most important thing in that moment.

She was truly a sweet and thoughtful soul, and I feel fortunate to have experienced even a glimpse of the warmth and care she gave so freely. Every year, I looked forward to the holiday package you both sent - those amazing biscottis were more than just delicious. They felt like a small, beautiful tradition shared across the miles - a sign of the love and thoughtfulness you and your mom put into everything.

I´m holding you and your family in my heart during this time. I hope you find comfort in your memories, strength in the love that surrounds you, and peace in knowing how deeply she was loved and how much of her lives on in you.

Rosemary Abbolito Arnone

May 13, 2025

My thoughts and prayers are with Ann family . A lot of beautiful memories through the years I have known Ann. Rest In Peace my friend I know you are with all your loved ones. Rosemary Abbolito Arnone