Daniel (Dan) Wayne Kapaska, 46, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on June 12, 2012. Dan was born on August 3, 1965 in the state of California.

Dan was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department. He was a devoted Mormon who attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, California, MD. Dan loved music, carpentry, and anything that challenged his mind.

He is survived by his children, Daniel Kapaska and Shawn Kapaska (Danielle); his father, Norman Kapaska; brothers, Kenny Probst, Colin Kapaska, Eric Kapaska, and Damian Kapaska; sister, Sandra Shupe; granddaughter, Rylan Kapaska; life companion, Catherine Lazor, and numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. Dan is also survived by his canine companions that he took in and loved.

Dan was preceded in death by his mother, Bonita Talbot-Kapaska and brother, Aaron Kapaska.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 22747 Old Rolling Road, California, MD. Dan will be laid to rest on Friday, June 22, 2012 in Delta, Utah.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Dan's name to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 22747 Old Rolling Road, California, MD 20619.

Arrangements provided by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, P.A.