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LOUIS COURCHAINE
Born: May 06, 1948
Date of Passing: Feb 01, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLOUIS COURCHAINE
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Louis Courchaine, loving husband, father and grandfather, on February 1, 2025, at home after a brief illness.
Left to mourn and celebrate his life are his wife of 53 years, Jill (Dunn), his children, Sabrina (Nathan), Julie (Duane), and Jordan (Stephanie), as well as his grandchildren, Weylyn, Alfred, Madeline, Lyla, Vivian, Sarah and David. He is also survived by his brothers, Crocket (Bev), Roger (Wendy) and sister Dolores as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Basile and Rita (Blais), his brothers, Paul, Roland, Gerald, Marcel and sisters, Helen, Claudette, Cora, Emilie and Irene.
Louis was born on May 6, 1948, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, one of thirteen children. He worked hard his whole life, spending several decades at Victoria General Hospital as a power engineer and was also part owner of Dakota Concrete with his brothers, Roger and Gerald.
During his free time, he focused on family. He built his home and cabin at Grindstone Provincial Park with the help of close friends and family. He was involved in his children’s sports and extracurricular activities. His biggest joy was retirement and the opportunity to spend time with his seven grandchildren. He could regularly be found running between various arenas or diamonds to watch hockey, ringette or ball, often on a tight schedule with short turnaround times. His grandchildren could always count on seeing at least one familiar face at an 8:00 a.m. game!
We will hold on to the memories we made together, remembering and reflecting on his unsolicited advice and being grateful for his willingness to help at a moment’s notice, knowing we could always count on him. We will miss him very much.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 28, 2025, at noon at St. Martyrs-Canadiens Hall, 289 Dussault Avenue, Winnipeg.
The family would like to thank the Palliative Care team.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 15, 2025
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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To Jill, Sabrina, Julie and Jordan -Our condolences to you on the loss of Louis!! We will always remember the fun times our families enjoyed in Normand Park. Louis was always wearing a smile and he had such a jovial way about him❤️ So many good memories for you all! Here’s to one great guy💥 The Harden’s ..Faye, Regan and Kyle - Posted by: Faye Harden Meech (Family friend and neighbor) on: Feb 24, 2025
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Jill and Family, my deepest condolences! Grew up with all the Courchaine Family. We went to the "Old" Lavallee School. Louis was a kind wonderful cheerful person! I know you will all miss him very much! Sending lots of love! - Posted by: Michelle LaFrance (Old Lavallee School Friend) on: Feb 20, 2025
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I have so many fond memories and stories. Louis was an amazing person who was always there to help and support at any time. I was honoured to be called his “3rd daughter”. Looking back, I’m sure I was always just around getting in the way but he always somehow made me feel welcome. Just like always making sure to offer me some peanuts! Louis was loved and will be missed greatly by everyone. Love Stacey - Posted by: Stacey Bowden-Sass (Friend) on: Feb 17, 2025
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So sorry to hear of big Lou's passing. Sending hugs to all. - Posted by: Linda Bury (Friend) on: Feb 16, 2025
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So sorry to hear of Louis’s passing, great memories of the hockey days with the boys. Our condolences to the Courchaine Family 💙 Troy, Sue and Scott Richardson - Posted by: Richardson (Friend) on: Feb 16, 2025
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Jill - I am so saddened to hear of Louis's passsing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry. - Posted by: Diane Hrychuk (dear friend of Cora and Louis and family) on: Feb 15, 2025
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Jill and family we are so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Louis at the Vic, one of them was being on hospital hockey team together. Rest in peace Louis. - Posted by: Garth Donaldson (Co worker custodian Victoria hospital retired) on: Feb 15, 2025