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EDWARD JOSEPH COUTU
Date of Passing: Oct 28, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEDWARD JOSEPH COUTU
After 80 years of doing things his way, Edward Joseph Coutu died the same way he lived, on his own terms. He left us in the early morning hours of Monday, October 28, 2024.
Edward was predeceased by his parents Phillip and Orize Coutu and his brother Roger Coutu.
He is survived by his daughter Melissa Harju (Timo) and his son Edward Jr. (Alexandra); their mother Maria Coutu; his four grandchildren; Erik, Markus, Edward Jr. and Sasha and his sisters Mary Jane and Louise, both of British Columbia.
After serving as the Assistant to the Minister of Defence, to the Honourable James Richardson, Edward bought his family’s funeral business in 1977. He took great pride in his business and expanded it to become the largest family-owned funeral business in Western Canada which included Waverley Memorial Gardens where he built the Chapel of Eternal Memories Mausoleum, the first mausoleum of its kind. After selling the business in 1995, he decided to have his son join in him in opening a funeral home that would continue to provide the level of service the Coutu Family has been known for the past 130 years. Having his son Edward Jr. continue the tradition was a great source of pride for him.
In keeping with Ed’s wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial mass celebrating his life will be held Tuesday, November 12 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Bernadette Parish, 820 Cottonwood Rd. A reception will follow at The Coutu Funeral Home, the house Big Ed built and was so very proud of, 680 Archibald Street.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Johan Jacobs and Dr. Joe Bueti for the exceptional care and the entire team at the HSC Dialysis Unit. The doctors, nurses and staff of Unit 2 at Foyer Valade for their incredible care, especially to Renee, Mac and Rose -because of you we felt he was lucky to be there.
In lieu of flowers, please take time to do something kind for another person.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2024, Nov 02, 2024
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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Dear Eddie Jr & family, Our heartfelt Condolences on the passing of your Dad, Father-in-law, & Grandfather. May your treasured memories be a source of comfort now and in the future. He will be remembered as a friend to many, including my late husband Guy and his work of compassion touched so many lives in our community. His legacy lives on in each one of you. Sending our deepest sympathies, our prayers & wishes of comfort & peace in remembering Eddie Sr. Lea Savoie & Family. - Posted by: Léa Savoie & Family (friend) on: Nov 07, 2024
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Ed. Jr and Alex and all the Coutu family. Living life his way described Eddy perfectly. He kept up the Coutu family traditions of heart, caring and compassion for the people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Beverley Bettens and family, Michael and Bridget, Randy and Daphne, Kevin, Jamie and Cynthia and Dayle. 🙏💖 - Posted by: Beverley Bettens (Friend) on: Nov 03, 2024
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On behalf of the Wyndels' Family (our mum was Thèrèse Coutu, sister of Edward's dad) our deepest condolences on a life fully lived. - Posted by: james wyndels (first cousin) on: Nov 02, 2024
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Ed Sr. was well known to my parents and grandmother and our condolences to his family. Today we offer our condolences to Ed. Jr and appreciate that he continues the family tradition and business. Thank you for continuing to honour you father's commitment to the bereaved. - Posted by: Claudette Moquin & Harm Bouwman (Friends of Ed Jr.) on: Nov 02, 2024
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Eddie, Melissa and Maria and Family. My family sends you our deep condolences on your loss. God Bless. Tonina & Agostino Fiorentino and family. - Posted by: Tonina Fiorentino (Friend of Famiky) on: Nov 02, 2024
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My dad Tommy Hallem & Ed were friends for years, so when my Dad, Mom, brother Tom, & my husband Rod Ward passed on, there was no doubt, we were going to see Ed about their funerals. I remember how kind & helpful Ed was to my Mom Mary, when my Dad passed. Such a gentleman! My heart goes out to all of you! - Posted by: Christine Hallem Ward (Friend ) on: Nov 02, 2024
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Dear Ed and Family. We are saddened to hear of your dad's passing. Condolences from all six of us and our families. The Coutu name is respected by all of us because of all you and your dad have done for our family. Especially for our parents who are no longer with us. - Posted by: Fransoo Family (Customers) on: Nov 02, 2024
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, especially Melissa, during this difficult time. - Posted by: Helene McCarthy (Friend, Melissa's teacher) on: Nov 02, 2024
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To Ed Jr. and all the Coutu Family: So sorry to hear about your dad. My deepest condolences. Yours, Sidney. - Posted by: Sidney (Friend) on: Nov 02, 2024
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The Coutu family and mine go way back to the 70's. I had the pleasure to know Ed and his son, during one of my careers. I must say that I enjoyed the joy that came from his personality. Always a smile. I know he made the "process" much more comforting for families. - Posted by: MS Laurie A Gydé (friend of the family) on: Nov 02, 2024
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I am sorry to read the world has lost Eddy, truly one of the all time great guys. Condolences to the whole family and particularly to Melissa, a university friend of my daughter's which was lovely on it's own with the added bonus of putting me back in touch with Eddy. - Posted by: Sheldon Bowles (High School Friend) on: Nov 02, 2024
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All the great conversations over the years of sitting around Eddy’s table at the squash club. You will be missed Eddy. - Posted by: Henry Thiessen (Friends forever) on: Nov 02, 2024
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My sincere condolences, Ed and family. - Posted by: Jocelyn Greenwood (Friend of family ) on: Nov 02, 2024
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Coutu was the definition of "character", always a true Friend RIP. - Posted by: Art Chipman (Friend) on: Nov 02, 2024
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Thinking of you and your family Ed with the loss of your dad. Our condolences, Darin Hoffman and Staff. - Posted by: Darin Hoffman (None) on: Nov 02, 2024