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WM will) CHRONICLE. - Wednesday. (klober 27,2011) - lb Moving forward 0 O , O Caprz thanks Kevin Coupal 8 clients and opens the doors to new ones . BY Cannons Plano Murmur Chronicle 5mg mm the age of 18. Kevin Coupal was a ' Fconstant presence at the uptown '7’. Waterloo salon his father and uncle 4;, i started in 1957. After buying the business in 7' . 2000. he spent the next ten years expanding and renovating Capri into a full-service spa. So when he died in March. at the age of 49. his wife Diana wanted to let staff know 1 right away that she would not be closing the ' ‘ doors , ' t “it never crossed my mind. He loved this '. ‘ i . business." she said. 1‘ . ~ « O. t \ “And the staff is like family. lt‘s a beautiful 3 , 0 . “ _,.’ K . thing.” ‘ ‘ x. -_ l The pair were married for 26 years. and ,2; ' C . l have two sons, Tyler. 20. and Ryan. 23. 3 - ‘r . “We met during high school. so this ‘ if" industry is second nature to me.” Diana â€" - " - said. “i said to my boys that by our actions ‘ 4’ . 5.. and by the way we live. we will honour him. ‘ w, 9 And his spirit and his kindness will never be ' _ at i forgotten.‘ " . -.; Kevin still smiles down on longâ€"time "1‘ .7 clients and staff from his portrait. which ,1 7 y; 2? hangs in the main lobby of the salon. ‘ ' .- ’ . '/ The hurling hive of activity on a recent / at , f weekday visit demonstrates the way he ran i d . his business and planned for the future. said / " «a; manager and 10-year Capri veteran Monika ' McKinley. Kevin never wanted the success of . his business to rest on just one person. “We were dear friends. and l understood the culture and his vision - . . He never Diana Coupal. Kevin Coupal’s wife, is flanked by his uncle and original owner Orval Coupai and Capri salon manager Monika McKinley. thought he was going to leave. but he knew cmommmumm it was a big undertaking while he was and scalp care to colour consultations. feel confident abouttheir appearance. bypass surgery three years before his death. behind the chair every day, servicing many There are also complimentary services. spe- "What we've done in the past six months So Diana had already had a brief glimpse clients.” she said. cials and prize draws available. is amazed ourselves at the stability we‘ve into her possible future. So he created a culture of teamwork and “This was Kevin's idea. He had been talk- managed to maintain.” McKinley said. “1 value web conversation l have with my a web of systems. with various staff mem- ing abOut it for the last two years â€"â€" we've “We support each other. Kevin would sons l'm abetter listener." shcsaid. bets responsible for different aspects of the had client days before. but this is a whole have provided that support and encourageâ€" "Life is precious and it‘s fleeting. We have work so that the salon and spa would oper- week.” McKinley said. ment, and now they're doing if for each to live in the moment as much as we can. it ate efficiently. “it's not about selling products. it‘s client other, which is wonderful to see. Kevin was can be taken away so quickly. We think “i think we‘ve largely accomplished that. appreciation. We want to thank them for the face of Capri. and now we're transition» about that, butwedon't alwayslive it" ‘ The fact that it's continuing to not only oper- their support and loyalty, and introduce our. ing into Capri being the face of Capri." ate but to grow despite his sudden absence, selvesto new people too." Diana has continued her career as a is a testament to that.” McKinley said. Continuing to bring Kevin's dreams to teacher at KC] but also has her hand at the “i regret that he's not here to sort of relax fruition at the King Street salon that has rudder of Capri as the-owner. And she still and enjoy that â€" renovations done. stable been in the same location for over 50 years comes in to get her hair done by a senior cap“ salon and Spa staff." has meant every staff member has stepped stylist â€" a job that had always been done, in 52 Kingst. N., Waterloo This week, Friends and Family week at up their game. They'll continue his work the past. by Kevin. www.capn'saloncom Capri Salon and Spa runs until Friday. Each with local non-profit organizations such as “it's difficult. but it's getting easier. 1 walk Call 519-886-3990 book an appointment day features free educational seminars and KidsAbility and the Look Good Feel Better in here with asense of pride." she said. demonstrations on everything from skin program. which helps women with cancer Though he died suddenly. he'd had * ‘ . ll t" m a . ‘s ' H‘? r "‘ - ‘ .. " x a l \ v ‘ V 9”“ .. , w I ‘ a a you... .f . x q , ‘ l ‘8 _ i, ' l 1 l . 4 A