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LORENZO LEO PAUL TOUGAS
Born: Jun 15, 1938
Date of Passing: Mar 16, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLORENZO LEO PAUL TOUGAS June 15, 1938 - March 16, 2015 Lorenzo (Laurie) passed away peacefully Monday, March 16, 2015 at Grace Hospital after suffering a stroke. He will be greatly missed and always cherished by his children Monique (Michael) Creber, Dan (Lynn) Tougas, Collette (Vaughn) Smith, and his grandchildren Chloe, Addison, Michelle and Talia. He is also survived by his brother Bob and sister Denise, several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his son Michael, his brothers Ubald and Marcel, his sister Gratia, and his parents Laurent-Auguste and Heloise (Baril). He grew up in Ste Anne, MB and enjoyed 44 years as a teacher, principal and superintendent. Laurie remained a life-long learner; loved to golf, sing and play the guitar and passed on his love of music to his children. Rest in peace Dad. A celebration of Laurie's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20 at Anavets #283 Hall, 3584 Portage Ave., Winnipeg.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 18, 2015
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Laurie and I first met at U of M Teacher Training Summer School in 1959 and again in Tiger Hills School Division where we taught in Glenboro. We shared many good times as colleagues and as young marrieds. Our connections have been rare in our later years except for occasional school reunions. It is with sadness that we have just learned of his passing via the U of M alumni magazine. We extend our condolences to Monique, Danny and Collette and families. Barry and Lorna Reilly - Posted by: Barry Reilly (Friend) on: Oct 04, 2015
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Laurie was an amazing person. He was always friendly and helpful. He took time to listen to everyone. He knew how to treat people and mostly he knew how to talk to students. A big loss for everyone. My sincere sympathy to his family. Gerry Lynn Richard - Posted by: Gerry Lynn Richard (co-worker) on: Mar 30, 2015
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Monique, Collette and Dan, so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I know he will be deeply missed. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Diane & Gil Laurendeau and family (Friend) on: Mar 20, 2015
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We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad and Grandpa. I know you will all miss him very much. - Posted by: Lenore & Doug Oakford (Friend) on: Mar 19, 2015
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I was very saddened by Laurie's passing. He was a kind and compassionate person. Working with him in the former White Horse Plain SD, Laurie was lots of fun. There were many sing alongs with Laurie playing his guitar at staff get togethers. I can always remember him having his cup of coffee and Robin's donut every morning at the office. He was an amazing individual and he will be missed. My deepest sympathies to his family. - Posted by: Murielle MacMillan (Former Secretary) on: Mar 19, 2015
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Very sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Mr. Tougas as our principal in St. Laurent. MB. He was a good person to us also when he sang 'Me and Bobby McGee'. My deepest sympathy to the family. - Posted by: dave normand (friend/former student) on: Mar 19, 2015
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I met Laurie after we both retired and we golfed with the OFC. Both having had careers in education gave us some common ground but the hours out on the fairways, the greens and the clubhouses cemented our friendship. He was a true gentleman and I enjoyed his counterpoint to my running, offhand commentary on and off the course. I am truly saddened by his passing and I know he will be sorely missed by his friends and especially his family which he cherished. - Posted by: Ed Labossiere (friend) on: Mar 18, 2015