November 10, 1942 ~ April 27, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Louie Payette announces his passing on April 27, 2022 at the age of 79.
Louie was predeceased by his parents Eugene and Wanda Payette. He leaves to mourn his wife Ruby; daughters Wendy Louise (Patrick) and Trudy (Ian); grandchildren Stephenie (Marc) and Justin (Charlaine); and his great grandchildren Axl and Nova. Also left to mourn are his siblings Lucy Krause (Charles), Dave Payette, and Lois Payette.
Louie started working in heavy construction with his father in northern Manitoba at a young age and made this his career throughout his life. Two of the major projects he worked on were the Thompson Highway and the Winnipeg Floodway. It was while working in northern Manitoba that Louie met his wife and lifelong partner Ruby. They settled in Louie’s home town of Lac du Bonnet, where Louie eventually started his own business. After retiring from that, he still worked for Grewinski Trucking, spending time at the shop with Marc, Johnny and the crew is what he loved to do.
He loved to visit his daughters so he could play with his grandchildren “Steffie and Justin”. In the latter years, he loved being around his great grandchildren Axl and Nova, who never failed to make him laugh and put a smile on his face.
After retiring, Louie would meet “the boys” at Drifters or Casey’s for his morning coffee to chat. He liked to drive around to see what was going on and drive out to Pinawa to visit with his brother Dave.
Thank you to the Doctors and staff at Pinawa Hospital and St. Boniface Hospital for the care given to Louie. The family would also like to thank friends and family for your kindness and support.
As per Louie’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be had.
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Michelle and Ron Bruneau
Ruby and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Sending prayers your way.
Brian Demas
Louie was a friend of mine.The time I knew Louie from working on his sweet ’71 Louisville Ford 9000 Detroit 871-screamer,And straight pipes, You could hear him coming from Lee River-10 miles away.
Steffie
xo My Papa loved to drive around town, I loved going with him especially in his truck xo
Cassandra Borth
All of my love. No words can express.. just know you are all deeply thought of
Wendy
Thanks, and a round of cheese sandwiches!!
Dennis & Rosalie Lofstrom
Ruby, we are sorry to hear about the loss of Louie. Our deepest condolences. Dennis & Rosalie
Gerti Russell
Ruby sorry to hear of the passing of Louie.
Deepest condolences to you and family.
Gerti
Denise Robertson
I am so sorry for your loss, Ruby, Wendy, Trudy and families. May you find some peace and happiness in your memories
Hugs to you all.
Sher Meade
My sincere condolences to my dear friends on the loss of Louis. We know your heartbreak.
Sharon K
Condolences to my dear friend Ruby and also her daughters, Wendy and Trudy, and their families. You will all forever have the good memories to cherish. Hugs to all. ❤️
Fran & Dave Martin
May the peace of the Lord soothe your hearts. He will be missed by many.
Donna and Joe
My heart broke at the news, we lost a beautiful soul ❤️
I am very glad to have met him, and love that our family lines have crossed ❤️
May God bring your family comfort and peace. ❤️
Steffie
Thank you so much for the lovely card, please give Nova a kiss from all of us.
There are no words to describe losing him, he truly was my best friend.
Steffie Payette
Papa loved to check the mail 2-3 times a day xo
Janice Hoffman
Ruby, Wendy, Trudy, Dave and Families,
To all of you, my most sincere condolences. We sure had a lot of good times “back in the day.” Memories that will always be cherished. Take care folks. Rest in Peace Louie!
Jan Hoffman
Raymond b Garand
My condolences to the family and friends !
Hauled logs with him off and on for many years , may your highways be smooth and strait .
Shanna-Rae
Ruby, Wendy and Steff ♥️♥️
We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and will be dearly missed.
Sending you so much love
Shanna-Rae, Mike, Peyton and Ireland
Steffie
Thank you sweetheart, I did not see this message before. Love you all xo