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LEONA (ANNIE) WIEBE (VOTH)
Date of Passing: Jun 08, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLEONA (ANNIE) WIEBE (nee VOTH) On Saturday, June 8, 2013, surrounded by her family, our beloved Mother, Grandma, Sister, Daughter-in-Law, and Friend passed away at the age of 69 years. Leona will be greatly missed by her daughters and their families: Michele and Gordon Hodge (Grace, Tyler, Brad, Brennan, Sandra, Sarah); Sherry and Randall (Kira, Lucas, Lauren); her mother-in-law Anne Kostjuk; her sister Gloria (Herb) Dick; brother Ben (Linda) Voth, and many other relatives and close friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Roy Wiebe, her parents Peter H. and Agatha Voth (nee Klassen), her sister Kathy Schaab, and brother Henry Voth. Leona was born in Haskett, grew up in Winkler, and moved to Winnipeg with Roy where they were married in 1962. Leona worked at Scotiabank for over 35 years until her retirement, making many close friends there. Mom liked to curl in her younger years and enjoyed watching her husband and grandson curl competitively. In her retirement Mom took up walking, going at least five kilometers a day through rain, sleet, and snow. Mom was devoted to her grandchildren, playing with them, keeping up with their activities, and just hanging out. After Dad passed away, she kept up the tradition to have each grandkid over each year for their "birthday weekend" where they got to choose all of the food and activities for an entire weekend - a highlight of their year! Mom was a master baker. The family's best meal times together were always on "bun day". Mom was a devoted homemaker, canning, cooking and sewing everything from scratch when her girls were little. Her home was always a welcome place where fun times happened. The family would like to thank very, very much all of the people who took such good care of Mom these past several months: family and friends visiting, calling, and sending good wishes, the home care team, CancerCare staff and the staff at St. Boniface Hospital. Our Mom was a sweetheart and a dynamo with a quick sense of humour. We're really going to miss her love, support, and advice. In lieu of flowers, if friends so wish, donations may be made to The Dream Factory at 204-989-4010. A service to celebrate Leona's life will be held on Friday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Jun 12, 2013
LEONA (ANNIE) WIEBE (nee VOTH) On June 8, 2013 Leona passed away at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 69 years. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Complete obituary to follow in Wednesday's paper. 204-586-8044
Publish Date: Jun 10, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 12, 2013
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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I am deeply saddened on the passing of Leona. She was a great manager and everyone who worked for her thought the world of her and she will be missed very much. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this diffcult time. - Posted by: Rita Gladu (Co-worker (Scotiabank)) on: Jun 13, 2013
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OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES. WE KNOW HOW DEAR SHE WAS TO YOU. - Posted by: NOELLIE and MARK (FRIENDS OF HER SISTER GLORIA) on: Jun 12, 2013
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To all the family- I was shocked to hear this news. I worked with your Mom at Main br for Many years; She was so much fun to work with; great sense of humor; made me laugh countless times. The last 3 yrs I went with your Mom to the retirees Christmas lunch; so great to see her' She was extremely well liked by many of her Co-workers and will be missed' - Posted by: Lesley White (Co-worker Scotiabank and friend) on: Jun 12, 2013
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We're so sorry to hear of Leona's passing. We were just looking at old pictures recently of Roy and Leona and the gang from Victoria Curling Club, Ponemah Beach, and the Hackers ball team. There are too many stories to tell, but Leona's sense of humour will live on forever, as will that golden smile. RIP Leona, Roy is waiting. - Posted by: Hugh & Audry Letain (Old Friends) on: Jun 12, 2013
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Our most heartfelt condolences go out to you at this very sad time. We had the pleasure of meeting Leona through curling and enjoyed chatting with her. She was a very special lady and her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Lorraine, Randy and Jenny Grieg - Posted by: Lorraine Greig (friend of the family) on: Jun 12, 2013
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It has been many years since I have seen that wonderful smile. I have so many fond memories of the times spent with Leona and Roy in our "curling Days". My condolences to the Family. Both of them gone too soon. - Posted by: Doug Sangster (Old Friend) on: Jun 12, 2013
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother, please accept my condolences. Your Mom was my supervisor at Scotia Bank Main Branch ... - Posted by: Gail Duncanson (co worker) on: Jun 12, 2013
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Leona and I reconnected at the Haskett school reunion and became friends again after many years of not seeing each other, but had an instant reconnect and shared some of our growing years of family and tragedies along the way. I will miss the funny e mails and comments Leona shared with me. We had just recently talked and she shared how short her journey was but she had a hope of a better future. May GOD give you Michelle, Sherry and family the happy times you shared You are in my prayer with love Kathy - Posted by: Kathy Fehr (Friend) on: Jun 10, 2013
