Evelyn Kapolas

It is with the heaviest and most sorrowful heart that We announce the passing of a great Woman. Evelyn Kapolas a light that shined so brightly to everyone who would be graced by her presence. On October 13, 2026, this light left this world surrounded by those who loved her dearly.

Evelyn was the youngest of five children born to James and Angeliki Kapolas who immigrated from Greece to Chicago Illinois. Evelyn used to tell stories of attending Lane Tech High school, where she played softball and worked at her parents Greek Restaurant. After graduating from High School, she moved to Phoenix with her parents.

In Arizona Evelyn Attended Phoenix College, Glendale Community College and Finley Arizona State University. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice studies and a Minor in Women’s Studies. While going through school Evelyn work tirelessly at Smittys grocery stores, Federal Express and Century 21 as a realtor. Working until she fulfilled her dream of graduation from college.

After receiving her degree Evelyn started to work for Discover Card to care for both of her parents who have proceeded her in death.

During this time of Evelyn's life she was blessed with the chance to become a 2nd mom to her son Cody. For Evelyn this was one of the best gifts she could ever ask for. She raised Cody as if he was her own child. She was very proud and bragged about him to everyone.

In 2012 Evelyn meet her partner, Susan. 14 years together Evelyn inherited five children Jeffrey, Reece, Autumn, Ariana and Ephraim.

Susan was the cornerstone of her family, but Evelyn was the cement that held the cornerstone strong. Evelyn was the most loving, caring and thoughtful addition to our family. Coming into Susans life during a difficult time. Evelyn taught not only me but my family what love was supposed to look like and patience not only for ourselves but for others also. Evelyn was the most supportive person you could ever meet; she could make you feel that anything you wanted to do could be achieved.

There are not enough words to describe how many lives Evelyn has touched in her short 62 years of life. She was bigger than life with a boisterous personality to go with it. She has left such a void in so many hearts. Evelyn leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and compassion that will live on through those who knew her.

Evelyn leaves behind her best friend and soul mate Susan, her stepchildren, 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her sister Martha and brothers Bill and Peter. Evelyn will be received by her parents James and Angelika, her brother Harry. In closing I want to leave a poem that reminds us of the Love we share for those who have gone on before us but never really gone from us.

A Letter from the Soul’s Last Moments:

My dearest family,

As I take my final breaths, I want you to know this: do not remember the silence of this moment, but the laughter we shared, the love we lived, and the countless ways our souls touched.

My body may be growing tired, but my spirit feels light, ready to soar. Please Don’t cry for me as if I am gone-because love doesn’t vanish, it transforms. I will be in the sunrise that warms your face, the breeze that brushes your cheek, the song that suddenly makes you smile.

Carry me in your heart, not in your sorrow. Live fully, for that is how you honor me.

And when your time comes, I will be waiting, just beyond the veil .