June 13, 1959 – January 26, 2011
It is with profound sorrow and sadness that we annouce the passing of Lou after a brief and valliant struggle with cancer. Survived by his wife Colleen, daughters Amber (Justin), Lacy & Allana (Joe), grandson Toby, parents Nan and Harold, brothers Ken (Laura), Don, Rob and sister Gloria. Many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and too many friends to count.
Lou had many varied and eclectic interests but his passion was soccer (Go You Spurs!). He played youth soccer at Lakehill & with the Victoria Athletics at the senior level. He spent the last 30 plus years with the Master Batters slo-pitch team winning a lifetime of friends (chur! chur!). The A’s, MB’s and their families will miss his style, skill and sense of humour on and off the playing fields. His stories around the campfire, his antics on the pitch & his laughter on the diamond will not be forgotten.
His working life was spent in the hospitality and service industry throughout Victoria, at the Harbour Towers, Strathcona Hotel and RCL Britannia and points in between. He was the consummate salesman and host.
The family would like to thank the staff on 3 Royal and the Hospice for their incredible care and compassion given to Lou.
No service be request. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Victoria Hospice, Victoria Athletic Association at 4152 North Rd. Vic., BC V8Z 5H8 or the RCL Britannia #7 at 780 Summit Ave. Vic., BC V8T 5C2 in Lou’s memory.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday Feb. 4, 2011 at 3pm at the Esquimalt Legion , 622 Admirals rd.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.mccallbros.com
21 Responses
Hello Colleen,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. If you ever need an ear
just give me a call at any time.
I extend all my thoughts and prayers to you and to your family.
Karen
Dear Colleen and Family,
I am so saddened to hear this news. When I started work at Harbour Towers Hotel, Lou was the Sales Manager and as I was brought on as Catering Coordinator, I worked with Lou (Lou-Lou the Sales Guru). What a fabulous sense of humour and just a great person. I can remember he would always be buying watches and destroying them because of some magnetic effect he had on them that made the hands spin ‘wonky’ – hilarious 🙂 He made me laugh and laugh some more.
It has been many years since I have seen Lou, but he is fondly remembered and will never be forgotten.
My heartfelt condolences to you Colleen and to your children.
Noni (Perron) Bruyere
Having spent high school and playing on two teams together it was very evident that Lou was a very personable friend. Always made friends and never really lost them. We lost touch for a few years but soccer always had a way of providing mini reunions. The man never seemed to change always jovial and humerous. He will be missed by a great many people.
Enjoy your new life Lou………
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Dear Colleen and Family
Del, the girls, and I are so very saddened to learn of Lou’s passing and the great loss to his family. Lou’s time on earth was by far too short. Our hearts are heavy with deep sorrow as we send our love to young Colleen and her family.
Barb and Del Anderson
To Colleen and family,
Thinking about all of you at this very sad time.
Mark and I are really saddened to hear the news of Lou’s passing. Haven’t seen him in a few years, but he was never forgotten. That man was such a CHARACTER!!! Our thoughts go to the family…Colleen and the girls….
Mark and Joni Pennington
To Colleen and Family
Lou coached me in in the early years of Highschool for Lakehill and I am still baffled as to why. We were a few years younger than him and we were complete crap. Through it all I can still here him cheering from the side line “you can do it” “good work”. I thank him for that because anyone of us could have quit including him. Thankfully neither of us packed it in and I really enjoyed playing against him as well. I think he had better success against me than many others.
My condolences to Colleen and all the family and friends.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. We spent many summers camping with Lou, Colleen and kids. I worked with Lou at the Harbour Towers and will always remember his wonderful sense of humour. We called him, Lou, Lou the Sales Guru. He was a true gentleman.
Eileen & Tony
The world lost a great man. Lou we will never forget you and your humor. My condolences go out to the Garraway Family – I love you guys!
RIP Lou
I am very sorry to hear of Lou’s passing, my condolences go out to his family. He was my best friend through high school but lost touch. He became a family man, I never grew up. Lou will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Wayne Lawrence