Louis Holmes

Louis Holmes

Louis Holmes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 13, 2010.
HOLMES, Louis Charles January 29, 1911 - March 11, 2010 We sadly announce the passing of Louis Charles Holmes, at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, at the age of ninety-nine. Louis will be forever remembered by his children, Charles (Karla), Seattle, Washington; Gail (Walter) Plican, Vancouver, B.C. and Greg of Calgary, AB. He will remain in the hearts of his five grandchildren, their spouses and his five great-grandchildren. Louis is now with his loving wife "Buddy", who predeceased him in 1997. Louis gave freely and unselfishly to his family and they are grateful for his love, compassion,courage, wisdom and wonderful sense of humor, which he displayed all his life. The oldest NHL player will be scoring no longer and he will be remembered for his love of hockey and coaching the Waterloo Mercury's to a gold medal win for Canada in the 1952 Olympics in Oslo, Norway. The family thank all his caregivers at Miller Crossing, the doctors and nurses at the hospital and a SPECIAL thank you to his niece Jean for her caring attention over the last number years. At his request there will be no funeral or memoral service. In his memory donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Alberta. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN DAD, REST IN PEACE. WE LOVE YOU.

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March 23, 2010

Dear Gail Charles and Greg. Thank you for letting me know of your fathers passing. He was a family icon for his hockey history.
My brother Lou,named after your father, passed away a few years ago. Ruth (Calgary) and Nellie (Duncan) are still doing well.
Deepest sympathy and kindest regard. Bill Holmes

March 18, 2010

Gail and Family,
We are so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing and our thoughts are with you at this time.

Judy (O'Neil)and Ken Zigaty

March 17, 2010

Dear family of Louis,
I had the pleasure of getting to know Louis at Miller Crossing. I am a caregiver to another man on his floor. I talked to Louis often and found him a very nice, gentle, kind person. He was always good at the sports we did at the lodge, especially golf and would butt the soccer ball with his head. May you have many fond memories of a wonderful man.
Sincerely,
Mariyn

March 17, 2010

Chuck and Karla, Our best wishes to you both.Although I never got to play with him,I did get to meet Lou.We went on a Salmon fishing trip in Wash.and I will never forget him. Our deepest sympathies, Earl& Win Heiskala

March 15, 2010

In behalf of the Purvis family, we extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad.
Jeanne Purvis, Randall & Maureen Purvis

March 14, 2010

Chuck, My deepest sympathies in the loss of a wonderful man and the best hockey coach in Edmonton. He was a teacher and motivator to many. as a kid I even watched him when he played for New Method Laundry in the senior league. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. Best regards, George & Jackie de Rappard

Betty Wiedersdpiel

March 13, 2010

Chuck. Gail and Greg
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. I am so sorry I lost contact
with him as we always sent cards at Christmas. Two weeks ago my daughter
went online and found his name and all
his hockey accomplishments. We are still very proud of his Olympic gold
metal.
Thinking of you.
Bety Wiederspiel
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