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LESHIA ZABUDNEY
Date of Passing: Aug 27, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLESHIA ZABUDNEY
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Mother and Baba.
Born Alexandra Hrynewich in Winnipeg who was known as Leshia by the school nuns and eventually had her name permanently changed to Leshia, attended St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School, Tech Voc, then Success Business College. Mom worked various jobs in Winnipeg including Provincial Government and Wheat Board. Mom was gifted with being a natural thick-haired red head that women would do anything to have. She unfortunately was not fond of so did the harsh blonde bleaching back in the 1970s. Anyone who knew her from those early days always remind us of the beautiful hair she had.
Mom met her soon to be husband, Steve Zabudney from Foley, wed on June 15, 1963, and moved to a farm in Sandy Hook. Relocated to Gimli in 1973 and remained in Gimli until her passing.
Mom worked at Johnson Memorial Hospital for over 45 years as well as working banquets at the Aspen Park Hall in the mid to late 1970s. After retiring, Mom decided to work again part time at the hospital and Gimli Betel.
Predeceased by her immigrant parents, Sophie and John Hrynewich, her husband, Steve and her brother, Orest. Mom leaves behind her son John (Barbara), daughter Sandra (Glen) Kantyluk and grandchildren, Brittany, Steven, Alexia, and Lennon. Mom also leaves behind many extended family members including sister-in-law, Ester Cherniak and cousins/cousin-in-laws, Marta Kulczyckyi, Eugene, Gloria and Louise Szun as well as all the Burbank family in the USA.
A big thank you to all of Leshia's countless friends and extended family that kept in touch and helped out when they could including many new friends she made at the Gimli West Apartments. All the local businesses in Gimli that we would visit, would always remind us to make sure we said "Hi" to our Mom on their behalf.
Moving to a farm after growing up in the city was a big culture shock, but she spoke of how welcoming Dad's family and friends were from day one. Mom reminded us of the good old days when there was a dance every weekend at one of the community halls or Crabby Steve's and visiting all your friends/family was done on a constant basis.
We would also like to send a big thank you to a very dear and long-time friend, Doris Lloyd. Their friendship began by living close to one another on the farm, then becoming next door neighbours in Gimli. Thank you, Doris, for everything you did for Mom.
Thank you to all the staff at Gimli Hospital/Ambulance/Gimli Home Care as well as Dr. R.C. Patel and Dr. Sarah Blelloch who all provided care to Mom when needed over the years.
As per Mom's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in West St. Paul at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mom's name may be made to any of the following: Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church (Building Fund), Box 1183, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0; St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church (Building Fund), Box 266, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0; St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church (Building Fund), 737 Bannerman Ave., Winnipeg, MB R2X 1J9.
Publish Date: Sep 7, 2024
LESHIA ZABUDNEY
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leshia Zabuney on August 27, 2024.
Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Aug 31, 2024
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 31, 2024, Aug 31, 2024, Sep 07, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Dear John and Sandra and families, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I enjoyed spending time with her chatting over the back fence when visiting my mom at 43 4th Avenue. I remember coming to visit your mom and dad back in the day on the farm. My mom enjoyed your mom’s friendship very much, every woman should have a bestie like Leisha. Rest in peace, fierce lady. You will be missed. - Posted by: Carol Lloyd (Friend) on: Sep 08, 2024
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Was saddened to hear of Leshia’s passing. She would call me regularly at work to ask about her medication or when the delivery of it was coming. Upon me answering she would always say” guess who?. “ then state “I always ask for you because you know me” Rest in peace Leshia, I will miss your calls. - Posted by: Eileen Hancharek (Friend) on: Sep 07, 2024
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To the Zabudney Family, we were so saddened to hear about Leshia's passing. I met her through the Chicken Chef Coffee Ladies with my mother Anne Penziwol. My mother and her were very good "coffee buddies" for many years. May they both rest in peace. Sending our heartfelt condolences, Mike Penziwol and Family. - Posted by: Peggy Jobe (Penziwol) (Friend) on: Aug 31, 2024