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LEONARD ANGUS PRAYAG
Born: Jan 07, 1925
Date of Passing: Jun 20, 2011
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLEONARD ANGUS PRAYAG January 7, 1925 June 20, 2011 Peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2011 at Concordia Hospital Leonard Angus Prayag passed away. Beloved husband of Sheila (nee Ramberan) of 55 years and devoted father to Russell (Roma), Ricardo (Ayesha) and Charmaine and proud grandparent of Stephen, Rianna and Emily. He was predeceased by his parents John and Jane and brother Charles. He is survived by sister Dorothy, brother Lloyd, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many cousins in Trinidad, England and Canada. Dad was born in Trinidad where he began his teaching career and in 1967 Dad and his young family immigrated to Canada. Dad worked several jobs before deciding to return to teaching. He taught in the Transcona Springfield School Division for 22 years from November 1967 until December 1989, predominately at Margaret Underhill Elementary School until his retirement. Some of Dad's favourite hobbies were travelling and cooking. He loved sports particularly hockey, of which he was an avid follower. He enjoyed the company of his neighbours and spending time with family and friends. One of his greatest joys was helping raise his two eldest grandchildren, Stephen and Rianna they were his pride and joy. Education was very important to Dad, he stressed the importance of education to his children, grandchildren and anyone else he could convince. Dad will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and relatives. The family would like to thank Homecare, Nora, Donna, and especially Beth for their help and support. Also, Dr. Denis Caners and the staff of N1 North at Concordia Hospital for the kindness that they showed Dad. Flowers are graciously declined, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24 at Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Avenue West. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 23, 2011
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Mr. Prayag was the best teacher I ever had in all of my years of school. He took the time to teach and to discipline bad behavior. He was the strictest, yet fairest teacher. He once spent an entire recess making me do pushups and jumping jacks to learn a lesson in behavior. My desk sat next to his...facing the class so he could keep a close eye on me...LOL. I loved how he sang happy birthday then said "HIp Hip"and the class would say " hooray!". I have always felt the impact he has had on my life. I know he made me a better man and father because of his devotion to care and teach the children he had in his classroom. I have always wanted to thank him, but never had the chance. I loved his stories of Trinidad. My children's lives have been positively affected by this great man and what he taught me to value. This Man, is one of my heroes. - Posted by: David Desharnais (Student ) on: Jul 30, 2014