LEANNE VALERIE SIMPKINS (MAGUET)

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LEANNE VALERIE SIMPKINS (MAGUET) Suddenly on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at St. Boniface Hospital, Leanne, beloved daughter of Valerie Maguet and Glen Simpkins, passed away at the age of 22. Leanne will be lovingly remembered and missed by her mother Valerie, her father Glen (Judy), grandparents, Laurent (Lorraine) Maguet and Louise Simpkins; brother Ryan; sisters, Krista and Heather; along with many special uncles, aunties, cousins and friends. From a very early age Leanne struggled with health problems but was a determined soul and excelled at whatever she set her mind to. She enjoyed a variety of activities including dancing, gymnastics, crafts, swimming, baseball, soccer, rollerblading, cycling and especially loved skiing and snowboarding. She was a talented pianist and recently taught herself to play the guitar. Graduating from College Louis Riel in 2000, Leanne was close to completing her Business Administration program at Red River College. She was fluent in both English and French and had ambitions to learn more languages, starting with Spanish. Leanne was able to use her language skills as a public relations volunteer at the Pan Am Games and as a ski instructor with children at Lake Louise. Leanne was very independent, adventurous and sociable, and valued the many friendships she established wherever she travelled. From planting trees in Northern Alberta to high fashion, she had her own style. Leanne loved her summers at the Lake-of-the-Woods, travelling with her Mom, spending time at the farm in Ste. Rose-du-Lac, bonding with her brother Ryan, girl stuff with her sisters, Krista and Heather, and being with her grandparents. Leanne was extremely organized and captured the important times, people and places during her life in her "memory books" full of pictures, letters, poems and her thoughts throughout her years growing up to the present. Prayers will be said at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 24 at the Desjardins Funeral Chapel, 357 Des Meurons St. The funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25 at St. Bernadettes Parish, 820 Cottonwood Rd. with Fr. Fred Olds presiding. Viewing will be held from 2:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Service to terminate at the church. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Leanne. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949 or toll free 1-888-233-4949. Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.obitbulkloaduariestoday.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 23, 2004