FREDERICK TOMAS DE LEON (RICK)

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FREDERICK TOMAS DE LEON
August 4, 1954 – February 19, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful but untimely passing of Frederick (Rick) during the early morning hours of February 19, 2022, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota after a brief, sudden illness.
He is missed and lovingly remembered by his mother Grace de Leon, sister Katie de Leon, sons, Reggie (Heather) and Alec (Cecilia), the mother of his children, Nora, grandchildren, Aaliyah and Brayden, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins throughout Canada and the United States. He was predeceased by his father Tomas Reyes and his son Danny.
Born in Guam, USA, Rick grew up in Manila, Philippines before immigrating to Winnipeg at the age of 14. As a teenager, he attended Gordon Bell High School and John Taylor Collegiate. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Minot, North Dakota. Following his military service, he completed training at St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg as a Radiology Technologist. Rick excelled in his 43 year career in radiology, contributing his talent to improve the health of communities in Winnipeg, British Columbia, North Dakota, St. Joseph and Kansas City, Missouri, Washington state and Montana before his final career move to Lynch, Nebraska.
Although he left this life too soon, along his journey, he has touched each of our lives, left us with a fond memory and a smile.
Cremation has taken place. Burial service with military honours will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. A memorial and celebration of Rick's life will follow in Kansas City.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 03, 2022