LOUELLA S. WELCH

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LOUELLA S. WELCH June 29, 1929 - September 20, 2004 Suddenly on Monday, September 20, 2004 at St. Boniface Hospital, Louella "Lou" Welch (nee Erickson) left her family and friends to become their guardian angel. Lou will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 57 years Frank; son Darren (Jill) daughters, Carla (Bryan) Clarke, Joanne (George) Wessler of Cleveland, OH, Maureen (Mike) Sorokowski of Pitt Meadows, BC; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Clarice Lemieux, Lelani (Al) Gogal and Ellen Knott of Toronto, ON; and brother Wayne (Jean) Erickson of Brereton Lake, MB and numerous nieces and nephews. Lou was predeceased by her brother Larry Erickson and granddaughter Lori Clarke. Lou was born on June 29, 1929 in Tyndall, MB to Sally and Louis Erickson. Lou and Frank were married on October 1, 1947 in Winnipeg. Her kind heart and gentle nature touched the lives of many people. For over 30 years, Lou enjoyed spending summers at their cottage at Winnipeg Beach where her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews enjoyed many wonderful summer vacations. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 24 at 11:00 a.m. in the Edward J. Coutu Funeral Chapel, 680 Archibald St. Always just a thought away, she lives now in our hearts forever. Funeral arrangements entrusted to: WHEELER FUNERAL SERVICES INC. 999-5322

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 23, 2004