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It is with deep sadness that the family mourns the passing of Louise Wispinski (née Baker) of Cold Lake, Alberta on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the age of 77 years.
Louise will be dearly missed by her beloved husband of 53 years: Elmer; daughter: Natalie; sisters: Miriam, Irene, Janet and Shelley; and her brothers: Gerry, John, Neil and Jim; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
Louise was predeceased by her parents: Casper and Cecilia; sister: Norma.
Louise was born in Edmonton in on December 10, 1947. After having graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, she went on to touch the lives of many students in Edmonton and the Lakeland area. She retired from St Dominic School in 2004, where she taught English for many years. When not working, Louise enjoyed tending to her beautiful flowerbeds, reading and baking tasty treats for family and friends.
Prayer Service, Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church, Cold Lake, AB with Father Limneo Zamora officiating.
Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (eulogy starting at 10:50 a.m.), St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church, Cold Lake, AB with Father Limneo Zamora as Celebrant. A luncheon will be held at the church hall immediately following the Mass. Final Resting Place, St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fort Kent, AB.
Floral tributes are gladly accepted, as Louise absolutely loved flowers! Memorial tributes in memory of Louise may also be sent to the Canadian Red Cross, PO Box 4050 Stn C, Calgary, AB T2T 9Z9, https://www.redcross.ca/donate
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Points West Living and Cold Lake Long Term Care for their care and compassion.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Louise (nee Baker) Wispinski, please visit our Tree Store.
Canadian Red Cross
Box 4050 Stn C, Calgary AB T2T 9Z9
Tel: 1-800-418-1111
Email: WeCare@redcross.ca
Web: https://www.redcross.ca/donate
Alberta/Northwest Territories Office