LEO FOTH

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LEO FOTH It is with great sadness that we announce the accidental passing of our husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle on February 19, 2007 at the age of 77. Leo was born in Poland on May 31, 1929 to Benjamin and Emma Foth. Leo and his wife Erna farmed successfully 53 years in Marquette, MB on Hwy. 26, first with his father and then with his son Willi. Leo was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his wife Erna; son Willi (Shelley); daughters, Karen (Grant), Anita (Rene), Debbie (Claude). Grandchildren, Rodney (Robyn), Trevor, Stephanie, Trisha, Jeannine, Lucas, Brennan, Nicole, Jason, David. His sister Ida Pauls and special nieces, Ursul (Richard) and Wilma (Yilmaz). He loved his farm consisting of chickens, cattle and grain. He faced each challenge head on and never gave up. He was always happy, healthy and full of spirit. Family was very important to him and he always looked forward to seeing his grandchildren. Most of all he thanked God for all his good fortune. We will miss you greatly and will always treasure our times with you. Special thanks to the Grace Emergency and Health Sciences Centre SICU staff for their devotion. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Mennonite Brethren Church, 145 Henderson Hwy. Interment will follow at Marquette MB Church Cemetery on Hwy. 26. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MCC, 134 Plaza Dr., Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9. FRIENDS FUNERAL SERVICE 2146 Main Street 339-5555

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 22, 2007