Louis Joseph Dereski Wawa, Ontario Obituary

Louis Joseph Dereski

<p>DERESKI, Louis Joseph - On November 22, 2022, Louis Joseph Dereski, in his 90th year, laid down his guitar and mandolin and passed away peacefully at his home.</p><p><br></p><p>Louis was born on March 11, 1933 in Whitemouth, Manitoba to Ludwig and Julianna Dereski. He is survived by his beloved wife Astrid and his three children Lonny, Louanne and Troy (Sherri). Louis leaves behind his grandchildren Graeme, Hanna (Jarrett) and Andrew Ellis; Tori (Matt) and Emma Dereski (Brendan); Emily (Edward) Leibel and Grace Dereski. He will be reunited with his grandsons Tavis and Brandon Dereski. Louis is predeceased by his sisters Bernice, Angela “Nellie”, Rosalia, Helen, Josephine, Victoria, Margaret, his brothers Edmund “Eddie”, Walter “Bill”, and Stanley and his father- and mother-in-law Gustav and Anna Klockars. He is survived by his younger sister Elizabeth Biluk. Louis was an exceptional brother-in-law to Audrey, Gladys and Randy. Uncle Louis held a special place in his heart for his many nieces and nephews. Uncle Louis always said that his nieces, Karita and Anna-Liisa Klockars, were his ‘adopted daughters’. Proud great Uncle of his namesake Louis Lachapelle. He will be fondly remembered by his niece/goddaughter Dory Dereski.</p><p><br></p><p>Of all the accomplishments Louis would want to be remembered for, most notable would be his membership at Woodland Lodge A.F &amp; A.M No. 680 GRC. and his election to the office of Worshipful Master. Louis was a wonderful example of a Mason, a husband, a father and a friend. In retirement he could often be found in the blueberry patch boasting about finding the biggest berries, curling, playing music with The Good Timers, golfing with his good buddy Jack Aitkenhead or watching hockey games in front of the fireplace. He enjoyed ice fishing with Randy and playing cribbage with the Legion gang. For all who knew Louis, or affectionately ‘Uncle Louis’, knew that he always had time for others and was the first to lend a hand to someone in need.</p><p><br></p><p>A memorial service will be held at First United Church (224 Mission Road, Wawa) on Monday, November 28th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Mrs. Lorna Chiupka officiating. (Cremation has taken place at River's Edge Cremation Centre, Sault Ste. Marie). An interment will follow at the Woodland Cemetery, Wawa. A Come and Go at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #429 (51 Broadway Ave, Wawa) will follow the interment. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation or Wawa First United Church would be greatly appreciated.</p><p><br></p><p>(Arrangements entrusted to Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-439-4937). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca</p>
March 11, 1933 - November 21, 202203/11/193311/21/2022
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Helena Herrgård
December 15, 2022
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Helena Herrgård
December 15, 2022
My most sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband Louis
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Helena Herrgård
December 15, 2022
Astrid, take care, best wishes from my brother Tore and my husband Christer
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Liz Biluk
December 3, 2022
My beloved brother;
Memories of you will be with me forever. The times you played the guitar and we sang together when we were young.
This summer when I came to see you we had a great time playing the CD’s that you and Vern made. He thought the world of you. Also,...
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Dianne, Don, Christopher & Stephanie Richmond
December 3, 2022
Our sincere condolences for the passing of Uncle Louis. His jovial and welcoming personality always made him wonderful to be around. He was a very talented musician that loved to play music every moment that he could. Our family will always remember him from his “Two ... Continue Reading
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Orice Theisen Walters
November 27, 2022
So very saddened, with tears flowing, to learn of Uncle Louie's passing. Always remember meeting him for the first time at our first Ericksonn Reunion at my Mom's (Sue Skog Theisen) in Iron Mountain, Michigan USA. and the long pole set up in the yard to fly the Canadian ... Continue Reading
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Chris Mortimer
November 27, 2022
A caring and welcoming man willing to go on many adventures in the blueberry fields and ice covered lakes.
Many memories of a big smile to go along with big blueberries and big fish. Thanks for the beers and card games.
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Julie & Darrell McDonagh
November 25, 2022
Uncle Louis was loved by so many including our little Kipper. Every time Uncle Louis would visit us at Catfish or Kamloops, Kipper would jump on his lap and stay there until it was time to go. Uncle Louis will now see Kipper again and Kip will be sitting on his lap. We ... Continue Reading
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Mark and Janet Poudrier
November 25, 2022
Mark and Janet Poudrier and family send heartfelt condolences to Astrid , Lonny, Louanne, Troy, grandchildren and extended family. You were very fortunate to have Louis with you for almost 90 years. He was a very special person. His kindness and generosity will be rem... Continue Reading
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Judy Scott
November 24, 2022
Glad he was blessed with a long full life but hard to say goodbye to the last of my childhood friends
Lifetime of memories of growing up together in Whitemouth, starting our lives in Wawa & raising our kids
The Dereski & Aitkenhead families are so intertwined on both sid...
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Silvana Dereski
November 24, 2022
Astrid and Family, My most sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather. Uncle Louis will always hold a very special place in my heart. His genuine kindness and generosity will be synonymous with who he was to me. I especially love this ph... Continue Reading
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Funeral Home Owner
November 24, 2022