LOUIS JOHN WALTER VEITO

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LOUIS JOHN WALTER VEITO Walter was born Thursday, October 7, 1943 in St. Boniface, Manitoba. At a young age he moved to The Pas where he attended both the Catholic and Public schools. He always dabbled in painting and excelled in art class. He then went on to work for Hydro in Gilliam and the CNR up north. While in Toronto in the 70's he found his true love in painting. Walter was a very humble and quiet person, who had a deep faith and strong respect for God. He was a self taught visual artist and his artwork was his passion. He is well known in the art world in Manitoba and other parts of the country. He has won many awards in Art Shows throughout Manitoba and outside the province. Walter represented Canada in an International exhibition in Costa Rica sponsored by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture. Works by Walter may be found in the collections of: The Winnipeg Art Gallery, The Manitoba Arts Council Visual Art Bank, The Museum of Civilization in Ottawa, Ontario, The Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg, The Department of Culture, Heritage and Citizenship. Walter passed away unexpectedly at his residence in The Pas, Manitoba, Saturday, October 25, 2008. Walter is survived by his Mother, Mary Veito; brothers, Bob (Mickey) Veito, Arthur (Sandy) Veito; and sister Annette Veito (Jim Niven); nephews, Rob (Lori) Veito, Travis Veito; nieces, Rhonda (Dean Sitka), Tracy Glowacki (Jerry Albers), Treena (Jordon) Rooks; grand-nephews, Jordan Glowacki, Jordy Veito, Caleb Rooks; grand-nieces, Danielle (Bob) Dooley, Kendra Sitka, Ashley Veito. Walter was predeceased by his father Walter Veito Sr.; grandmother Adelaide Nabess; grandfather Louis Nabess; uncle Lionel Nabess, Joseph Nabess and aunt Margaret (Clarence) Lokebo. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at a later date. If friends so desire, donations may be made, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0K6 or the Manitoba Diabetes Foundation, 102-310 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C OS6. Hemauer Funeral Home, The Pas, Manitoba, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 12, 2008