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LOUIS JOSEPH TOUCHETTE
Date of Passing: Oct 06, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLOUIS 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; stepdaughters, Kerry and Andrew (Peters), Catherine and Paul (Conchatre) and Jennifer and 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. 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 CancerCare 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."
Publish Date: Oct 12, 2013
LOUIS JOSEPH TOUCHETTE On Sunday, October 6, 2013, Louis died at the Grace Hospice at the age of 73 years. A longer obituary notice will follow in Saturday's newspaper edition. Wojcik's Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204 - 897 - 4665, is in care of arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com.
Publish Date: Oct 8, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 12, 2013
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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We met Louis and Val in Mazatlan, Mexico and became instant friends. We spent three winters there with them enjoying all that Mazatlan has to offer. Since our Mazatlan days, we have kept in touch by phone and Skype. We shall miss you dear friend. Our love and prayers go out to Val each day. - Posted by: Ed and Anne Marie MacNeil (Friends) on: Oct 16, 2013
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Louis was on our class photo (Conventum Rhétorique 1959) St-Boniface College. I offer, on behalf of my classmates, my condolences to his wife Valerie, his children and grandchildren. I remember Louis as a joyful young man. always happy and could be the instigator of good laughs. - Posted by: Roger Levasseur (Clas-mate 1953 to 1959) on: Oct 12, 2013
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I was a student of Mr. Touchette from about 1980-84 at Buchanan Elementary. My remembrance of him was a teacher who presented as a strict, no nonsense task master but that was just a front for a truly kind, wise cracking and funny caregiver to his students. There was never a student that got a one up on Mr. Touchette his razor sharp wit always came out on top of any heckling of his pronounced accent. When I attend gatherings of other Buchaneers, Mr Touchette is always brought up fondly and in funny stories. Deepest condolences to his family and thank you for sharing him with all his students over the years, - Posted by: Christina Corcoran (Student) on: Oct 12, 2013
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Louis, my friend and colleague. Fly with the angels! You were one of a kind, brave and true. Dear Valerie and family, our deepest sympathy to you and family on the loss of a fun-loving and straight shooting fellow. May our Lord bless his soul with eternal peace and may his spirit continue to dance in our hearts. Karen and Bob Kolesar - Posted by: Karen Kolesar (Friend and colleague) on: Oct 11, 2013
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