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LEONARD ANTHONY LEBOLDUS
Date of Passing: Apr 07, 2012
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LEONARD ANTHONY LEBOLDUS B.Sc, M.D. F.R.C.S (c) Leonard passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital surrounded by family on Saturday, April 7, 2012. Len was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. The fourth child of Dr. Martin and Mary LeBoldus. He came to Winnipeg in 1959 to attend the University of Manitoba and completed both his Bachelor of Science and his Medical Degree at the U. of M. He chose Urological Surgery as his specialty and after a Post Fellowship Program at Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto returned to Winnipeg in 1972 to begin his career and long Partnership at the Winnipeg Clinic, during which time he held many positions on their Board including Head - Section of Urology and Chief Executive Officer. He had operating privileges at the Misericordia Hospital for 30 years, serving at Committee level and as Chief of Medical Staff. He also operated at the Victoria and Grace Hospitals and at the Health Sciences Centre. He was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery - University of Manitoba, Urology Section Head - Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, and Senior Member - Canadian Urological Association. He was a collaborator with the National Research Council of Canada and served on Arbitration Panels, Standards Review Committees nationally, as well as participating on a global Standards Committee for the treatment of prostate cancer. As a surgeon, Len was blessed with a creative mind, a wonderful pair of hands, and a caring and kind heart. He was never too busy to take a call, to offer medical advice or facilitate access to treatment for a friend, and often to strangers referred by a friend. He willingly waited up nights to take part in the kidney transplant program. He was particularly proud of the Prostate Cancer Dinner, the first of its kind in Canada, which he was instrumental in establishing to raise funds for the new Centre. Len's family meant everything to him. He participated fully in their activities, their early morning practices, weekend tournaments, the family ski trips, learning together, and at the heart of the family, the Lake, where together we built docks, finished building the cottage, planted trees, picnicked and laughed in the sun. Len loved to laugh, whether at a good joke or a bad one, with all of us or at himself. His time with the Bakers Dozen and hunting at Waterhen Lodge were very special times, shared with special friends. Len is survived by Pam, who loved him for 50 years, his children Geoff (Vicki and Gillian), Tom (Laurina) and Lauren (Sean). Our grateful thanks will always go to those who cared for him in the past years: Dr. Alvin Schroeder, Dr. Paul Shelton, Elizabeth and Evangeline Natoza, Judy and the staff on the Geriatric Unit at Seven Oaks Hospital, the staff at the Simkin Centre, and finally, Dr. Nkosi and the wonderful Residents and Nurses at the Victoria General Hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 14, 9:30 a.m., at Westminster United Church, 745 Westminster Avenue, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LeBoldus Leadership Award, Faculty of Medicine - University of Manitoba, or the Prostate Centre, CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 675 McDermott Avenue - Rm ON1160 in Winnipeg. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 12, 2012
Condolences & Memories (14 entries)
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Dear Mrs. Leboldus and family. I know this is close to three years after Len's passing but I was writing a letter to a friend about my best mentors in my career and Len was the top of my list. He was so good to me....I met him when I was a 23 year old emergency room doctor at the Vic. He took me under his wing, invited me to assist him at surgery and helped me with my career. When I went into Family Practice, he was my invaluable Urology consultant. He was magic in the OR. His able generation is gone forever. I miss him. Jonathon Werier MD - Posted by: Jonathon Werier (Medical student, fellow doctor and surgical assistant) on: Jan 22, 2015
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I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. He was a lovely man. - Posted by: Liisa Tremere () on: Aug 09, 2012
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Thank you for your care And a job well done on removing my kidney cancer. - Posted by: Doreen Lesage (Patient) on: Apr 18, 2012
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In Sept. 1992 Dr. Leboldus operated on me for advanced prostate cancer. For some unknown reason-he said it himself the last time I saw him-I am still here. With his medical and compassionate help and with help from cancer care I am still here and he is gone. I can only express my deepest sympathy to his wife and family for his passing and to let them know that he is gone but definitely not forgotten. I was so fortunate to have him as my prostate cancer doctor. - Posted by: keith malcolm (patient) on: Apr 15, 2012
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Dear Pam, Geoff, Tom, Lauren and families, Our deepest condolences on Len's passing. He was so kind, and took time to say something personal beyond a 'hello.' His professional achievements will always be cherished and was a role model to all. Our family are fortunate to have known him. Margot Wright and Marc Bergevin - Posted by: Margot Wright (Family Friend) on: Apr 15, 2012
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Pam - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Len was a wonderful man and a brilliant physician. It was an honour to have known him. Ardath - Posted by: Ardath Paxton (Friend) on: Apr 14, 2012
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I remember him always smiling. A kind, gentle soul who loved his profession and valued his family. Good memory of time at the beautiful cottage on Lake of the Woods, a place he and his family cherished. Deepest sympathies and highest regards for Dr. LeBoldus. - Posted by: Erin Murray & Brian Weiser (Friends of his son Tom LeBoldus) on: Apr 13, 2012
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Dr. Leboldus was a very special person to me and my family. In 1998 he operated on me for cancer and looked after me for the next 5 years with check-ups. To this day I am living a good life thanks to this great man. Every nurse or Doctor I met during this time said how lucky I was to have him as my surgeon. Our deep appreciation goes out to his family for sharing his time with us and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this sorrowful time. - Posted by: Brian Tinkler (Patient) on: Apr 13, 2012
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We are so very, very sorry. A gifted doctor, a true gentleman, he will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Susan and Jock Tooley (Old friends) on: Apr 13, 2012
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Pam - our sincere condolences - Posted by: Richard & Beverley Ferguson (Friends) on: Apr 13, 2012
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So sorry to hear about Len. We remember his great personality and sense of humour. - Posted by: Larry and Sylvia LeBoldus (cousin) on: Apr 13, 2012
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Sorry to hear of Len's passing. Although we didn't get together very often, we did enjoy the times that we did. He was quite a man and involved with a very special talent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Michael (Mickey) and Barbara LeBoldus (Cousin) on: Apr 13, 2012
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Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. - Posted by: Susan Nichol (Niece) on: Apr 12, 2012
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Dear Pam and family: please accept our sincere sympathy as you grieve the loss of Leonard. His love and dedication to his family, and wonderful memories, will hopefully, in time, help to heal your sense of loss. The remarkable achievements he made in his career in Medicine and specifically in Urology will become important milestones and his sense of devotion to his profession will be a guiding light for all those who follow his in his footsteps in all areas of Medicine. You are in our thoughts at this sad time. Patricia and Lyle McDonald - Posted by: Dr. Lyle and Patricia McDonald (friend) on: Apr 12, 2012
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