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DR. LOUIS VILLA It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dr. Louis Villa. Louis is survived by his wife Adriana; daughters, Romana (Rob), and Bruna (Brian); son Mario (Penny) and grandchildren, Alexis, Liam, Ashley, Kora, and Alissa. Louis was born in northeast Italy in November 1923. He completed his studies after the end of the Second World War, graduating from the University of Bologna in Veterinary Medicine. On July 4, 1951, Louis landed in Canada as an immigrant. After two years at the University of Guelph (U of T), he obtained his Canadian certification in Veterinary Medicine. He moved to Winnipeg and established a successful small animal veterinary hospital, the Villa Veterinary Clinic. Louis participated in several clubs and organizations including more than 50 years at the rotary club. Louis loved photography and film and made many travel documentaries from his extensive travels all over the world. He enjoyed spending summers at his cottage in Lake of the Woods with family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of 4N and the palliative team at the Grace Hospital for the excellent care provided to Louis. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on November 22, 2016 at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 510 River Ave., Rev. Father Sam Argenziano celebrant; followed by a reception in the church hall, where family and friends are invited to celebrate Louis's life. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, donations can be made to the Humane Society or to the Winnipeg West Rotary Club (Golden Rainbow Fund). For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 1006 Nairn Ave. 204-275-5555
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 19, 2016
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Our thoughts are with the family. Sharing his view of life, and knowing such a gentle man, was very special. Our condolences. - Posted by: The Coopers () on: Nov 20, 2016
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Louis was a respected member of the Rotary Club of Winnipeg West for many years. He took hundreds of pictures at our events which have allowed us to capture our history. May he Rest in Peace. - John Melnick, President, Rotary Club of Winnipeg West - Posted by: John Melnick (Friend thru Rotary) on: Nov 20, 2016
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It was a privilege knowing Louis over the past 13 years -- Intelligent, gentle, polite, curious and compassionate. I considered him a treasured friend and I miss him and his genuine, easy friendship. - Posted by: Nash Soonawala (Neighbour, friend) on: Nov 20, 2016
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Dear Mrs. Adriana Villa & Family I am so very sorry to hear that Dr. Villa has passed to eternity. I was blessed in having this very special human being joining me and my groups in numerous trips all over the World. He was an inspiration to me and many others, with his strong will to discover the World that he loved and enjoyed so much in discovering. I will never forget the day at Guimaraes Portugal, when we were visiting the castle, where the first king of Portugal was born, as we walked into the castle, our guide gathered all the group and said " please not attempt to go up to the walls it isn't safe, it is very slippery, since it rained last night" I looked around to see if everyone was there and I couldn't see Dr. Villa, I looked up to the walls and there he was already with his camera enjoying every moment of it. Nothing would stop him, he never wanted to miss anything, all was so deeply important to him, his passion for the World was immense. I do consider myself very fortunate to have had him as part of my own life history. Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of this great gentleman. Sincerely Elda Bernardo - Posted by: Elda Bernardo (Friend) on: Nov 19, 2016
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I have an infinite number of snapshots in my memory of the closest friend to my parents-Louis: dozens of Easter and Christmas celebrations before we all had children of our own, babysitting and getting paid $2.00 an hour which was a generous fortune back then, many memorable, adventurous times on Gold Point,-Shoal Lake, watching exotic films carefully edited on African Safaris, and then the infrequent but oh so special visits for a glass of wine and sharing our lives. I will miss you, Louis! My sympathies to dear Adriana, Romana, Bruna, Mario and extended family sprinkled here and around the globe. God bless a huge and irreplaceable part of the Wolkenstein family! - Posted by: Anne Wolkenstein (Close family friend) on: Nov 19, 2016
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