1957 ~ 2015
Surrounded by his family, Leonard Abdilla, aged 57, passed away from his battle with cancer on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at the Pinawa Hospital in Pinawa, MB. He was predeceased by his son Ricky in 1987, his mother Nelda in 1986, and his mother in-law Martha (Marty) in 2003.
Leonard will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife Deloris of 32 years; children Julie (Nathan), Lacey (Travis), Michelle (Paul), Leonard Jr., and Faron; grandchildren Autumn, Quinton, Hailey, Kingston, Logan, Connor, Ben, Ari, and Eli; his father Ben; his sisters Georgina, Anna (Neil), Joan, and Angela, as well as numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Leonard enjoyed many things such as golf, playing cards, BBQ’s with family, family trips, but nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his grandchildren, playing, giving them whatever they wanted, and always holding them, even when he wasn’t supposed to. “If grandma said no, ask grandpa!”
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Thursday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m. at the Great Falls Hall, Great Falls, MB with Pastor Faron Hansen officiating. He will be laid to rest with his son Ricky in the Lac du Bonnet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to CancerCare Pinawa Hospital. The family would like to thank the staff at Pinawa Hospital for their kindness and support as well as cancer care.
Don’t grieve for me, from pain I’m free,
I’m’ following the path God has laid, you see.
I took His hand when I heard His call
I turned around and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found the peace on a sunny day,
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A family shared, a laugh, a kiss,
O yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow,
My life’s been full,I’ve savored much,
Good family, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee,
God wanted me now; From pain I’m free.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his
only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
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Belinda & Dave
Our deepest condolences to the Abdilla family. We are sorry for your loss and wish you strength and peace at this terrible time. We are thinking of you all.
raymond b garand
My condolences to all the family, my heart felt sympathy goes to all. Leonard was a great man to always help when needed. When we had the metis’ festivals he was always there to help and giggle, smoke and work; he never once refused to help when asked. He will be fondly remembered by my family as a good man that fended for his family and I’m proud to say I was his friend! May you rest now my friend, you are at peace and may the heavens be kind to you. Ps do a jig up there for me and sit with fiddlers and tap to the music and smile. Till we meet again so long my friend.
Norman & Robyn Hodge
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cherish the memories as they will always be with you.
Tony, Charlene & Hailey Bugeja, Charles & Ileen Bugeja
Our deepest heart felt condolences to Deloris, Benny and the rest of the Abdilla family. We are glad to see that he is no longer suffering and mourn with you, for his loss. We wish you strength and hope for brighter days through this trying time.
Bugeja Family.
Tony, Charlene & Hailey Bugeja, Charles & Ileen Bugeja
Our condolences to Deloris, Benny and family. We are deeply sorry for your loss of a husband, father and friend, who now is finally at peace. As time passes, your pain will ease and his memory will live on in all of us. We will all pray to give you strength.
The Bugeja’s
Brenda & Charlie Gaetz
This is a difficult time for all of you. Just know our thoughts are with all of your family.
Tim & Cindy Haverlock
My heart felt condolences go out to Leonard’s family and friends. I have many fond memories of both him and his Dad Benny as we were neighbors as kids growing up in Great Falls. May you Rest in Peace my freind.
SHARON LARRY METZLER
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO DELORIS AND THE ABDILLA FAMILY OUR THOUGTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Elgin and Sandi Smith
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Delores, and your family during this difficult time. Keep the good memories close to your hearts.
Jere/Wendy Tetrault
Most precious families, times held closer this day ; forward forever, until then…
Blessings and richness of life spent well, in a moment you are one as again certain.
Xoxo
Gregg & Bunny (Desloges) Davey
Our heartfelt condolences to Delores & family in your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Sorry we couldn’t be there. x0x Gregg, Bunny, Ashley, Jalin & Keith