Kwill LaChapelle was born in Houston, Texas the only son of Elvina Darbonne- LaChapelle and Wilson LaChapelle – his parents preceded him in death. Kwill loved life and lived it to the fullest – he placed his family above all else and constantly displayed the love he had of family. His outgoing and genuine personality automatically drew people to him-he always had that pleasant smile and those certain words that made people feel comfortable around him. Children just could not get enough of him.
Kwill graduated from Kashmere Gardens High School in 1972, he received an Associate Degree from Houston Community College and Bachelor plus Masters Degrees from the University of Honolulu. Kwill was in service to his country in the United States Marine Corps. Kwill retired from St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital System (Texas Medical Center) in Customer Service and then became owner and CEO of a company he named Penny Loans. He wrote a publication called 'How to Make a Dollar' and in addition he published some poetry. Kwill leaves behind to cherish his memory: Sisters- Celinda A. Haydel (Raleigh 'Ted' Haydel), Paula J. Bell (John M. Bell), Veronica LaChapelle and Lilson M. Curl (Dr. Kenneth H. Curl II); Nephews- Andrew Couty, Jr. and Kenneth H. Curl III; Nieces- Shalantha J. Couty, Mindy M. Anderson (Lowell), Melissa M. Cabrera (Jose) and Brittany L. Curl; 7 great-nephews and 3 great-nieces; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Service arrangements on Friday May 20th, 2011 with Rev. Peter C. Weiss, SSJ officiating at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, located at 4600 Reed Road, Houston, Texas 77051, phone 713-738-2311 are as follows: Visitation 8:00-9:15 AM — Rosary 9:15 AM — Mass 10:00 to 11:05 AM. Following the Funeral Mass there will be a procession to the Houston National Cemetery located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas, phone 281-447-8686 for Military Honors rendered by the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard at 1:00 PM and Comittal Rites by Deacon Frank J. Laugermann. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Young Adult Ministry, 4600 Reed Road, Houston, Texas 77051.
Our thanks to your family for placing trust in us to provide for the arrangements of your brother. We will be with you in spirit for his services, and will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless.
I was a classmate & friend of Kwill from Houston Community College, and was unaware of his passing until yesterday, Jan. 10. I also knew Easey Bryant. I spoke to Kwill on the phone a month before his death and he seemed fine. Was he ill? My deepest condolences for your loss.
I called him Mr. Will and I just found out yesterday that he passed away what a great inspiration he was to me as a young entreprenuer. Sir you will be missed!