LOUIS JOSEPH TOUCHETTE
It
is with sadness in our hearts that we announce Louis's passing on Sunday,
October 6, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Louis
will be lovingly remembered by his wife Valerie; son Bernie; daughter Jacqui
and their mother, Liz; step-daughters, Kerry & Andrew (Peters), Catherine
& Paul (Conchatre) and Jennifer & Daryle (Starkell); grandchildren,
Madisyn, Delaney, Julia, Meredith, Reid, Gavyn and Erica will all
truly miss their Papa Lou. He is also survived by brothers, Donat
(Denise), Gerard (Audrey), Claude, Denis (Olive); and sister Solange (Harvey).
He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Celestine Touchette; sister,
Lucille (Alec); and brothers, Leon (Armande), Andre (Ryanne), Emile (Isla), Maurice
(Yvonne) and Rene along with infant siblings, Louis Rosarie, Therese and
Yvonne.
On
April 15, 1940 Louis was born at St. Boniface Hospital. He was raised in
Aubigny, MB and attended school at St. Boniface College. He started his
teaching career in Swan River, then accepted a teaching position
in Winnipeg in 1977 with the St. James School Division. He enjoyed
teaching at Buchanan, Stevenson, Athlone and Robert Browning where he
retired after 32 years.
Louis
embraced life and loved every minute of it. He started every morning as early
as he could with a cup of coffee and his newspaper. He loved to
golf, travel and to watch sports. Louis was an instructor for Arthur
Murray dance school. He danced at every wedding and social.
In compliance with Louis's wishes, there will be no formal service.
In compliance with Louis's wishes, there will be no formal service.
Special
thanks to all of our family and friends for all of their love and support,
visits and acts of kindness. Also to Pat Harris and the Cancer Care Team and
the wonderful care of St. Boniface Palliative and the Grace Hospice.
Wojcik’s
Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 – 897 – 4665, is in
care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com.
“We will walk in your path of living every minute to the fullest
and embracing all of life's moments. We love you.”
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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