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LOUIS RADAKOVITS
Born: Feb 28, 1945
Date of Passing: Feb 21, 2019
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLOUIS RADAKOVITS It is with great sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of their brother Louis on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Louis passed away after a lengthy stay at Concordia Hospital. He is survived by his brother Ron (Linda); nieces, Tara and Rhonda Hudon-Radakovits (Andre); and their children, Eva, Sam and Lucy. Also mourning his loss is his sister Eleanor Griffifths (Jim), nieces, Christina Nichol (Curtis) and their children, Isaac and Amelia; Kathy Yerex (Rob) and their children, Bruno and Beatrice. He was predeceased by his parents, Ludwig and Eva Radakovits. Louis lived all his life in Elmwood in the home he grew up in. He loved his home because of the many good childhood memories he had with his family. As an adult in this same home, he continued to create many of his own "treasures" and memories. He was proud that he made teaching his chosen profession and he loved teaching. Louis taught high school for 25 years, most of those years at Nelson McIntyre Collegiate. At the school he helped coach wrestling, baseball and girls' basketball. His favourite saying to his nieces were "knowledge is power girls" and "educational pursuits open the door to many gateways." His nieces fondly recall how he was always there for their sports activities, supporting and cheering them on and giving them advice on how to play fairly but to their best abilities. Louis was loved by God; he was one of God's treasures in a fragile earthen vessel. Louis was a man of great faith and studied God's word faithfully. He was a longtime church member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Sherwood Park Lutheran Church. He taught Sunday school for many years and often said that relating and communicating with young people was invigorating. Louis was an excellent golfer and was passionate about playing the game. He studied all the right techniques of the game and put into practice what he learned on each course that he played. He followed professional sports teams on TV, especially NFL and CFL football; hockey, especially our own Winnipeg Jets, and curling. He especially liked watching women's curling. He loved to garden and spent many summers planting, tending and harvesting vegetables in the garden out at his brother's property. For what endures in our lives is not so much the words that we have exchanged with each other, but rather what endures are the acts of love which he so willingly showed to all, over his lifetime. We would like to thank all the staff on North 1 at Concordia Hospital for their care, patience and compassion shown to Louis during his stay. Cremation has taken place and a family interment will take place in the summer. "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 www.voyagefuneralhomes.com
Publish Date: Mar 2, 2019
LOUIS RADAKOVITS February 28, 1945 - February 21, 2019 It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Louis on February 21, 2019 at the age of 73. Longer obituary to follow in next Saturday's paper. www.voyagefuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Feb 23, 2019
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 23, 2019, Mar 02, 2019
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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He was a very smiley and kind man. I enjoyed his kindness and his gentle way in the classroom. He had a consistent way in his teaching and typing was very repetitive. He just always made the class comfortable and there was always a smile on his face. The smile meant a lot to me. It showed the kindness that was within him. - Posted by: Louise Myshkowsky formerly Gladish (He was my typing teacher through high school) on: Sep 29, 2022
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So sorry for your loss. He was my grade 10 Home Room teacher at Nelson McIntyre. He was a very quiet man. I am now 65 and remember him fondly. - Posted by: Debbie Arnal (Student) on: Mar 28, 2020
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Dearest Eleanor and Jim - I have just found out about the passing of your brother and would like to express my deepest sympathy. I had never met Louis, but after reading his obituary, realize what a kind and wonderful man no longer graces this earth. His love and commitment to his family is the same as the care you gave him Eleanor. When you said “ What endures are the acts of love which he so willingly showed to all over his lifetime” , can be applied to you too. You have been an amazing sister and caregiver while he was still in his home and later in the hospital. Louis left this world knowing that. That will be your greatest inheritance- no regrets. I never had a sister, but if I could pick one it would be you. I can’t end without mentioning Jim, who has been by your side the whole time and also working tirelessly throughout. Thinking of you both. - Posted by: Debbie Grandpre (Friend) on: Apr 01, 2019
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My deepest condolences to the entire family. I’m very very saddened to hear of Louis passing. He and my late husband (Bill) golfed together regularily. We had known Louis for almost 50 years and will remember him as to always have been good and kind man. He will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Judith Fulton (Friend and neighbour ) on: Mar 14, 2019
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My condolences to my friend Eleanor. Eleanor passionately loved and cared for her dear brother till Louis' last day unconditionally. I have never seen any sister look after their siblings as much and well as she did. Eleanor it’s time to look after yourself. - Posted by: Amy Zhong (Friend) on: Mar 03, 2019
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So sorry to hear about Louis' passing. We had lost touch the past few years. He was a great neighbour to my Mom and helped her so very much. He was a fine man. - Posted by: Gary Miller (Former Neighbour & Friend) on: Mar 03, 2019
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I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of a long time ago when we were all young. - Posted by: Eleanor Zimmerman (Mohr) (Friend from the past) on: Mar 03, 2019
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Very saddened to hear of Louis passing. I have many memories of growing up on Castle Ave. with the Radakovits family. A good man gone too soon. R.I.P. Louis. Heartfelt condolences to Eleanor and Ron and their families - Posted by: Bernie Rogocki (Neighbor & Friend) on: Mar 03, 2019
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Sorry to hear of Louis passing. My sincere condolences to both Ron and Eleanor and families. Both my sister and I knew Louis and his family well as we often played together during our childhood and teen years in the Elmwood area. He was a good friend and an outstanding adult and have many fond memories of our times together. Rest in peace Louis. - Posted by: Walter Scheuer (Childhood friend) on: Mar 02, 2019
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Mr Radakovits was at Nelson McIntyre while I attended school there. As I was also President if the school alumni association, I also dealt with him as he was instrumental in helping with a few reunions. I remember him fondly as a gentleman. - Posted by: Christine (Hallem) Ward (Student) on: Mar 02, 2019
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My condolences to Ron and Eleanor. I fondly remember Louis from our Castle Avenue days in the '50s and '60s. - Posted by: Eric Snyder (Childhood neighbour) on: Mar 02, 2019
