LEROY MURRAY LADYKA

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LEROY MURRAY LADYKA November 2, 1966 - September 27, 2014 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Leroy Ladyka on September 27, 2014. Leroy was predeceased by his mother, Anne Ladyka (Friesen). Left to mourn are his wife Rachelle Ladyka and young daughters Mackenzie and Kayla; his father Harold Ladyka, siblings Gordon Ladyka (Helen), Wendy Nederhoed (Albert), Miranda Wajda (Mark), and Tracey Peel (Blaine), father-in-law Clifford Cummings, mother-in-law Rita Cummings, and brothers-in-law Lee Cummings (Angela) and Kent Cummings (Jennifer), along with numerous nieces and nephews. Leroy was born in Lynn Lake, MB, moved to Thompson in 1969 and spent his entire life there, marrying Rachelle in 2001. Leroy would often brag to his siblings that he was the only true "northerner" as he was the lone family member born north of the 55th parallel. Growing up in Thompson, he was an avid hockey player who spent most of his childhood at the local outdoor rink. In his younger days he could often be found tinkering with stock-cars but eventually moved onto snowmobiles, even trying to win a few local snow-drags. In recent years he loved to hang out at his Paint Lake camp site, and could usually be found sitting around the fire with his dog Lexi. Leroy had an infectious smile and grin that greeted everyone he knew, and loved to talk NASCAR with anyone. A proud Thompsonite, he was an avid volunteer with the Thompson Minor Hockey Association and supported local clubs and establishments. He will be sorely missed by all. Not one to show his emotions except when it came to his daughters; Leroy loved, supported, and encouraged everything they did. May he rest in peace and forever watch over his girls from above. A Celebration of Life was held at the Army and Navy located at 80 Nelson Road, Thompson, MB at 1:00 p.m. on October 7, 2014. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up for Mackenzie and Kayla at Sunlife Financial Branch in Thompson. Messages of condolence and/or photos can be shared on-line at: http://www.boardmanfh.com 204-778-7982

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 14, 2014