LOUIS RITCHOT

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LOUIS RITCHOT Louis Ritchot, 74, passed away on August 7, 2012, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer. Louie had a contagious smile, a passion for his family and a remarkable interest in American and Canadian history. Growing up in the prairie province of Manitoba, Louie attended french-speaking Catholic boarding schools, playing Junior A hockey. He broke his father's heart when he decided not to become a priest. His children thank him for that decision. Preceded in death by his son, Gregory, parents, Noel and Emilianne, and mother-in-law, Lorna. Survived by his wife, Maureen; children, Wendy-Anne Asplund (Steve), Darren Ritchot (Roxanne), Jocelyn Knoll (Peter), and Terry-Lynne Lastovich (Ken); grandchildren, great- grandchildren; brother, Roger Ritchot (Jackie); sister, Cecile Fortier (Paul); brothers-in-law, Dennis and Terry (Jenny); nieces and nephews, and friends. The family thanks the hospice staff and volunteers from Allina, and Father Duffy whose compassion and prayers comforted the family. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 10, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, One Lourdes Place, Minneapolis, MN 55414 with visitation one hour prior and also Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., August 9 at Columbia Heights Chapel, 4101 Central Ave. N.E., 763-789-4436 www.washburn-mcreavy.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 10, 2012