With Sylvia, Gerald and Charlotte by his side, Louis peacefully passed away at Eagle Park Health Care Facility, Qualicum Beach, BC on February 26, 2018 at the age of 90 years.

Born in Courtenay, British Columbia on June 10, 1927, Louis is predeceased by his parents, Otto and Rosa (Birrer) Hofstetter; his brothers, Otto and Louis 1; sisters, Annie and Marguerite; and nephew, Otto.

Louis is survived by his loving wife Sylvia Mary (Scott) Hofstetter and family, and lovingly remembered by his nieces, Margueritely, Ursula, and Gratiella; nephews, Fritz and Romano; cousins, Ruedi and Susy, and many more; Godchildren, Heather and Catherine Ellis, and Robyn Molson.

Louis was a loving, kind, compassionate, and dearly loved friend to all who knew him.

Louis was a Swiss Banker, Jesuit Teaching Priest and Pastor at St. Patrick’s in Victoria, Port Hardy, Port McNeil and Port Alice. He was a volunteer at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen, and a member of the Green Party. He loved to sing, hike, fish, and enjoyed Kirsch, Swiss cheese and chocolate, and had a real passion for foraging mushrooms in every forest.

A Service will be held at the Church of Ascension, 887 Wembley Road, Parksville, BC V9P 2E6 on April 5, 2018 @ 1:30 pm. Reverend Frank Salmon OMI will be Officiating and Reverend Michael Favero will be the Hosting Pastor.

Condolences through https://www.qbfuneralcentre.com/

• Date : 2018-02-26
• Location : Qualicum Beach, BC