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LESKIW: Laurena M.E, aged 93 formerly of Brandon passed away peacefully at Calgary, AB. Laurena was born on April 27, 1929 to Merrit and Mary-Jane Clark at Grandview, MB. She is the last sibling of that Clark generation. Laurena grew up on the family farm at Grandview and later attended United College in Winnipeg and Brandon University to complete her high school and to receive her teaching degree. On March 10, 1950 Laurena married Sam Leskiw of Brandon. They had two children; Wendy Lesy (Ron, husband), and Sheldon Leskiw (Diane, wife). Laurena and Sam enjoyed their five grandchildren (Christ, Brian, Melissa, Darren, Melanie) and nine great-grandchildren. Laurena had a great passion for teaching mathematics. She gave Math workshops throughout Manitoba and taught 3 years of Math teacher in-service in the Caribbean during the summer. Laurena was a math session instructor for Brandon University and she was a consultant for Math Curriculum and Math text development for Western Canada. She served on many committees and was an active member of the Manitoba Teachers Society. Laurena spend 27 and a half years teaching. She worked for the Moranville District and the Brandon School Division. In retirement, she enjoyed camping and fishing at Clear Lake with friends and family. As a lifelong learner, she took classes in watercolor and porcelain painting. During this time, Laurena served the Delta Kappa Gamma Society both provincially and internationally and held many positions with the Manitoba Retired Teachers Association. Sam and Laurena travelled to Texas for 20 years during the winter months and enjoyed vacations to many parts of the world. Laurena was predeceased by her husband Sam, brothers Sherman Clark (Maisie, wife), Melvin Clark (Marie, wife), and sisters Ida Story (Woodrow, husband), and Ada Boughen (Bob, husband). Memorial service will be held on December 23, at 10am at Eden Brook Funeral Home in Calgary, with a graveside memorial in Brandon Cemetery to follow later in the year.
Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.edenbrookcemetery.ca
As published in Brandon Sun on Dec 21, 2022
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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We extend our condolences to the family. The last time we visited was with Aunt Pearl (Clarke) Rice in Wawanesa in 1989. We have been trying to connect in recent years but without success. - Posted by: Beverly & Norman Kalinski, Carroll MB (Beverly related via the Rice Family in Wawanesa; Norman a fellow teacher at Riverview School.) on: Sep 26, 2023
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Wendy I am so sorry to hear about your mom. When I met you in grade 4 when my family came to Canada, she made me feel welcome in your home and then later in life we became neighbors with Sam and Ena, and she became a good friend to me. I couldn't have asked for better people to be a part of my life, she will be greatly missed. - Posted by: JEAN LANGSTON (old friend and neighbor) on: Dec 26, 2022
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I taught with Ena for a number of years. She was so very knowledgeable and compassionate. Condolences to her family. 🙏 - Posted by: Helen Friesen (Colleague ) on: Dec 23, 2022