It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth (Kenny) Leonard due to long standing health issues. He passed away peacefully at his home in The Pas, Manitoba on September 7, 2024.
Ken was born October 30, 1965 and was a gentle and kind soul. His greatest passions were music, sports and people. He mentored and helped many people throughout his life during his careers in music and later on as a PSW. Fishing was also a lifelong love of Ken's and he spent many a happy hour on the water enjoying this peaceful pastime.
Ken is survived by mother and father Luba and Jim Leonard; sisters Lesley Zimak, Candice Cameron and Stacey Leonard; nephews and nieces Alex Zimak, Joshua and MacKenna Cameron; Sydney and Sarah Leonard; aunts and uncle Pat Ross and Lois and Bernie Pawlyk; and immediate cousins Karen Hoard, Laurie Henderson, Noreen Enstrom, Lynne Rice and Lori Botka. Ken is also suvived by numerous other extended family members and close friends in both The Pas and Thunder Bay.
Ken was predeceased by grandparents Mary and Peter Boloty, Apples Leonard Pressenger and John Pressenger; uncles Gordon Ross and Ken Boloty.
There will be no service and cremation has taken place, with burial at Riverside Cemetary at a later date.
He will be laid to rest in the family plot close to his Nana and Gigi and uncle Ken.
Special thanks to Eileen Totte (St. Anthony's Hospital), Neil Hemauer (Hemauer Funeral Home) and his friend David Zaharia. The family would also like to thank the many family, friends, co-workers and special people that have touched Ken's life.