Dr. Ralph Eli Capouya

Ralph is survived by his devoted wife, Frances Capouya of 64 years; children, Lynn Capouya; Eli Capouya (Lainnie) and Janice Capouya Hardoon; grandchildren, Rachel Goldinger, Joseph Hardoon, Benjamin Rhodes Capouya, and Emily Claire Capouya.

Ralph was preceded in death by; mother Louna Capouya and father Eli Ralph Capouya; sisters, Pat Capouya Tourial and Rita Capouya Kimerling; son-in-law, Overton Francis Kuhn Jr.

A Lanier High School graduate, Dr. Capouya went on to the University of Alabama earning his DMD and later practicing dentistry in Montgomery. Known as a lifelong supporter of the Downtown YMCA, the Dixie Lions Club and active member of Etz Ahyem-Agudath Israel Synagogue and Temple Beth Or, he was extremely active in his community. He served in the USAF Reserves earning the rank of Lt. Colonel.

A visitation will occur Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 12:30 PM at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Rd, Montgomery, Alabama 36109 followed by a chapel service at 1:30 PM with interment afterwards in Greenwood Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Morris Capouya, Alan Berlin, Robert Penner, Larry Miller, Josh Johnson, Forrest Waters, Fred Givhan, Marc Loeb, and Lewis Loeb; honorary pallbearers; Frank Garrett, Leon Capouano, Richard Hanan, Tom D'Arcangelo, Rubin Franco and Raymond Cohen.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Leak-MC.com for the Capouya family. Special thanks to Josh Johnson (extraordinary caregiver) and Amedysis hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Etz Ahyem-Agudath Israel Synagogue and Temple Beth Or.