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LEONARD RIVERS
With heavy hearts on Thursday, September 25, 2025, Leonard passed away after a brief illness.
Leonard will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Valerie.
He is survived by his brother Brian (Linda), sisters Pat and Barbara, Jackie, Darren.
Leonard is also survived by Janice (Ben), Yvonne (Robin, Joel), Stephanie (Darren), (Paisley and Avery), Sylvia and Eugene, Bob, Merna (Ron), Lorna, Lorraine (Rob), Shannon (Shawn) and Carla (Chris). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Leonard had great friendships with special friends, Syd Collette, Tim Harlos and Kent Wesley.
He was predeceased by his parents, Merlin and Julie, and brother Bobby.
Leonard grew up in Oakbank, MB and in his early years he moved to Transcona where he resided with his wife Valerie.
He was employed with the railway CN/VIA for 36 years, he loved driving the train and had many great memories.
Leonard had a passion for fishing, snowmobiling and motorcycles.
After retirement, he enjoyed gardening, cooking, loved making Chinese food and great cheesecake. He enjoyed many family gatherings and dinners.
Leonard had a real affection for animals especially his family pets, Cricket and Spencer, who he loved dearly.
Cremation has taken place as per Leonard's wishes.
A Celebration of Life is planned on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1800 Day Street, Winnipeg, MB.
You have left a void in our hearts that cannot be filled. A good man gone too soon who loved us deeply and unconditionally, and we will carry our memories of you always.
Until we meet again, Rest in Peace.
You will always be Loved.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: Winnipeg Pet Shelter Rescue, 2727 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 01, 2025
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Heavy heart when I seen ,thoughts are with you Valerie - Posted by: Alan lewchuk (Friend) on: Oct 22, 2025
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Val Brian and Linda. I was absolutely stunned when I heard this news. Lenny and Val were my next door neighbours for25 plus years. We had some great cook outs and beers on each others decks. You will be missed Lenny. - Posted by: Mike Bonne (Neighbor) on: Oct 16, 2025
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Condolences to Valerie and all his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all and never forgotten because of it. I will always remember him being always up for fun and adventure, so many poker derbies on his quad, cat fishing, snowmobile rides and especially the stories that came out at the warm up shacks and beverage stops. He loved telling and retelling stories and making every one laugh. He had a special way of telling stories and especially loved to laugh. His laugh was contagious and his stories always worth listening too, especially if it was about someone else getting hurt or doing something stupid. I will never forget your kindness and always willing to sit down and talk. You will forever be missed. - Posted by: Ryan (Friend) on: Oct 03, 2025
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My condolences to lens family, friends both on and off the job. Rip Len Bill Tataryn - Posted by: Bill tataryn (Colleague.) on: Oct 02, 2025
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He was such a good man... I remember walking into his office at Collett Electronics telling him about this business venture I wanted to start - designing Dog Clothing... and with no hesitation he reaches into his wallet and hands me $1000 to start up my company. He was my fathers business partner - at Collett Electronics. Rest in peace Len - Posted by: CHRISTINE COLLETT (Friend) on: Oct 01, 2025
