Josephine is predeceased by her parents Mary Agnes (nee Thurderchild) Cappo and Patrick Cappo, her brothers Patrick Denis Cappo, John Cappo and Leonard Piapot. Her sisters Rose Nadeau, Marjorie Piapot and Eliza Pelletier. Her son David Dean, sons-in-law Wayne Papequash and Cheb Pelletier. Her granddaughters Vanessa Lillian and Autumn Rain and brothers in-law and sister’s in-law and the fathers of her children Calvin Poitras and Laurie Poness.
Josephine is survived by her children Ron (Cindy), Marilyn (Ben), Joe, Lori, Leon, Crystal, Jaclyn, Skye (Elijah) and Marissa. Her adopted son Joey Cappo. Her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Josephine loved to watch her soaps, Young and the Restless and Days of our Lives. Gameshows The Price is Right and Let’s Make a deal as well as Mantracker and North of 60. She used to be a wicked beader and cook. She enjoyed visiting with her kids and grandkids during the holidays and birthdays. She loved them very much.
The Wake with be held on Friday September 19, 2025, at Piapot First Nation at 4 pm, Funeral Service on September 20, 2025, at 11 am, Interment at Piapot Cemetery. Luncheon will be served after the interment. Please no children under the age of 12.
The family would like to thank Elder Harry Francis, Chief Mark Fox and her home care nurses Karen, Marlene and Dawn. And most of all our older sister Marilyn, who dedicated her time and love to care for our Momma. Kinanâskomitin Sâkihiwêwin.