LEO WILLIAM YUSKIN

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LEO WILLIAM YUSKIN Peacefully, Leo William Yuskin of Chilliwack, BC passed away at the age of 73 on February 1, 2009 at the Chilliwack General Hospital. Leo was born in Eriksdale, MB on March 11, 1935 to Bill and Flora. He is survived by his brothers Anthony (Winnipeg, MB), and Joseph (Baby) (Santee, CA); his daughters - Carol Lawrence, Jo-Anne Yuskin, Karen Yuskin, his son Kelly (Sandra) Yuskin (Winnipeg, MB); and, his stepson Rory Kohinski (Noreen) (Surrey, BC). He is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Leo was predeceased by his infant brother Roman (1941), his father (1968), his mother (1996), and his wife Audie of 31 years in 1999. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Winnipeg Harvest. A memorial Mass for Leo will be held on March 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 255 Stafford St. with Fr. Gerry McDougall S.J. officiating. Inurnment to follow at Transcona Cemetery.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 07, 2009