LEO JOSEPH COOMBS

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LEO JOSEPH COOMBS July 7, 1931 - November 18, 2006 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Leo Coombs of Winnipeg, Manitoba (born in Ochre River, MB - formerly of Abbotsford and Chilliwack, BC). While on a bus tour of the four Maritime Provinces to celebrate his 75th Birthday with his wife, Rosemarie, he suffered a heart attack, underwent surgery and eight weeks later passed into the presence of the Lord, November 18, 2006 at 7:18 p.m. Newfoundland time. He will be remembered by his loving wife, Rosemarie, daughters, Gisele Coombs, Shirley (Ron) Fox, stepdaughter Marcy (Tony) Roadhouse and grandchildren, Ryan; Justin and Cody; Tony, Tara and Taylor. He also leaves behind two sisters, Lorraine Alexander (Chilliwack, BC) and Jean (Bill) Rosenkranz (Ste. Rose du Lac, MB). Leo leaves behind nieces and nephews, many cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law and friends. Leo was predeceased by Gisele and Shirley's mother, Jeannine and Marcy's mother Joyce, as well as his parents Robert and Cecile; and brother-in-law Peter (Tiny) Alexander of Chilliwack, BC. Leo worked approximately eight years fulltime as a furniture mover then 25 years full-time as a moving consultant worldwide for North American Van Lines. He enjoyed most sports and excelled specifically in bowling and baseball. Family, relatives and friends were very important to Leo. He had a loving, humble, generous, gentle and caring heart. He will be forever remembered for driving his four angels (his wife, Rosemarie and her three sisters) wherever they needed to go. Viewing and Prayers will be held on Thursday, November 23, 2006 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Service will be held on Friday, November 24 at Mary Mother of the Church Parish, 85 Kirkbridge Dr., with reception to follow at Canad Inn, 1824 Pembina Hwy. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Heart Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 23, 2006