CHARLES LERONOWICH

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CHARLES LERONOWICH Peacefully, at home on Wednesday, October 6, 2004, Charles Leronowich, aged 80, passed away. Charles was predeceased by his mother and father; sisters, Emily and Jean; and brothers, Walter and Teddy. Charles will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Alma; children, Shirley (Bob) Hildebrand of Brandon, David (Betty) and Donna (Murray) Hewitt; grandchildren, Michael Hildebrand (Charlene) of Portage La Prairie, Jody (David) Chopp of Calgary, Barbara (Tim) Maguire of Calgary, Jason Leronowich, Paul Hewitt and Lori Hewitt; great-grandchildren, Colton, Ashton, Emily, Dominik, Katerina, Natalia, Kayla and Travis. He is also survived by his siblings, Joe of Detroit, Stan and Barney of Brandon, Cecil of Red Deer and Adella Barnick of Fort Frances and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Charles was born on September 18, 1924 in Brandon. He and Alma were married in Brandon and raised their family there, moving to Winnipeg in 1966. Charles retired in 1984 after 33 years as a carman for the CP Rail. Since his retirement he enjoyed volunteering his time with CPAC Seniors and was actively involved as President for several years, and Chairman of the Gull Lake Resort for eight years. He was a life member of the CPAC and was presented with a merit award for his dedicated commitment to the club. Charles was also a 40 year member of the Brandon Legion. He was a member of the St. Johns Cantius Church since coming to Winnipeg. Family events were very important to Dad. His children and grandchildren remember many good times and stories shared with him. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 9, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church. Interment and reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, should friends so desire, please make a donation to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation, 200-6 Donald St., Winnipeg, R3L 0K6 or the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102-310 Broadway, Winnipeg, R3C 0S6. Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 09, 2004