LEO ALBERT LOUIS BRELAND

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LEO ALBERT LOUIS BRELAND Passed away peacefully at Deer Lodge Hospital on March 30, 2007 at the age of 83. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Marguerite (Daisy) Breland, and his loving wife Gwendolyn (nee McClelland). Leo is survived by his son Greg (Carol), and grandchildren, Lori, Ian, Rachael, and Ryan. Daughter, Christine (Gary) Henry, and grandchildren, Christopher Thomas, Kelly Thomas (fiancée Erica), Fred Ferguson Thomas (Mary), and his first great grandson, Breland Earl Ferguson Thomas, of whom he was so very proud. Leo's sister Doreen, and brother Eric (Rose), and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Leo was born January 17, 1924 in St. Francis Xavier, MB. After serving overseas in the Air Force, Leo graduated from the Winnipeg School of Art, where he met and married his wife Gwen. Leo enjoyed a very successful career as a commercial artist. He was a tall, handsome, shy man, whom was a good provider and a dedicated husband and father. His favourite pastime was enjoying a good game of pool and sharing his sarcastic humour with all his friends. Leo will be remembered most for his art, cartooning, animating, and his homemade family Christmas Cards, which became a tradition for all to enjoy for many years. We'll miss you Dad, thinking of you always. We'd like to thank all the staff members, and volunteers at the Deer Lodge Hospital for their kind companionship, loving care and attention that they gave Leo. He loved teasing you all. Leo had requested there not be a service, but wished family and friends to enjoy sharing and remembering the good times. Please join us on Wednesday, April 4, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rockwood Legion on Wilton and Lorette, upstairs by the pool tables. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a cause of your choice. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 02, 2007