It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Louise Riffou, who left us peacefully in her sleep at the Saint Louis Residence on June 13, 2025.
Louise was the beloved mother of six children: Marie-Josée (Rick Purcell), Lucie (Brian Weir), François (Francine Gaulin), Simon (Kim Riffou), Charles (Christina Brind’Amour), and Martine (Guy Lacroix). She was a cherished grand-maman to 12 grandchildren: Ēmilie Gauthier (Justin Gauthier), Natalie Purcell, Alex Hay, Andréanne Gaulin-Riffou (Jean Philippe Fortier), Mélisande Gaulin-Riffou (Félix Bisson-Audet), Marjorie Gaulin-Riffou (Lucas Aubin), Louis-Philip Riffou (Alison Riffou), Justin Riffou, Gabriel Brind’Amour-Riffou, Camélia Brind’Amour-Riffou, Alexa Brind’Amour-Riffou, and Dominic Lacroix (Larisa Lacroix). She was also blessed with 9 great-grandchildren: Stella, Sydnee, Eliott, Théo, Arnaud, Margot, Benjamin, Elizabeth, and Chloé.
Louise was predeceased by her parents, Paul Brunet and Germaine Clément, her brothers George, Pierre, and Paul, as well as her beloved husband, Brigadier-General Jean B. Riffou.
Louise was born and raised in Quebec city where she enjoyed a vibrant social life. After graduating from high school, she pursued secretarial studies and developed a lifelong passion for travel and golf. In 1955 she married her beloved Jean.
As a military family, Louise and Jean shared many happy years, raising their children, frequently moving from city to city. She was a model of poise, grace and elegance, who took pride in every aspect of her family life. Her faith was important to her.
She was also known to have a competitive edge enjoying tennis, golf, dominos and bridge. She expressed her creativity through sewing, knitting and cooking.
We would like to convey our deepest appreciation to the staff of Bruyère Village and Saint Louis Residence, and to Cris, her personal helper, for their care and compassion during Louise’s final years.
A celebration of life will be held at Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, ON K1L 8E2, on Friday, June 27th. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM, followed by a service at 12:00 PM, and a reception from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute or the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
Digital Guestbook
Diane et Jean Gaulin
Maurice Dessureault
Mes sincères condoléances à tous les membres de la famille.
Famille Edith Riffou et Claude Ganache
Toutes nos condoléances à la famille. Nous ne pourrons pas être présents à vos côtés en cette triste journée, mais nos pensées vous accompagnent dans cette terrible épreuve
Sharon Sommier-Mulligan
Mes très sincères condoléances à Marie-Josée et Lucie et à tous les membres de la famille. Que vos beaux et bons souvenirs vous portent à travers les moments difficiles.
Carmen Schaefer
Mes plus sincères condoléances.
Yves Riffou
Bon voyage ma tante
Louise Riffou et André Asselin
Nous offrons nos sincères condoléances à toute le famille. Nous serons avec vous en pensée dans ces moments difficiles.
Erik Brunet
Mes sincères condoléances à toute la famille. C’est triste !
Ruth Riffou Schaefer
A Pour vous tous, nièces et neveux,
A distaance, je partage votre deuil,
Union de prières,
Tante Ruth
Ruth Riffou Schaefer
Je partage votre deuil; union de prières,
Tante Ruth
On ne saurait aborder en même temps des deux côtés de la rivière. Il faut risquer de perdre une rive à jamais pour un jour toucher l’autre. Gilles Vigneault
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille.