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LEO MATTHEW SHOOMSKI
Date of Passing: Jul 18, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLEO MATTHEW SHOOMSKI On July 18, 2018, surrounded by loved ones at the Health Sciences Centre, Leo passed away at the age of 73. Leo is survived by his wife Barbara, daughters, Kirsten (Dave Snyder) and Kyrene, brother Les, aunt Mildred Whaley and uncle William Hyrnko (Phyllis), sisters-in-law, Nellie Morrisseau (John) and Rosalie Desjarlais and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Nellie Shoomski, parents-in-law, Stanley and Lydia Sinclair, brothers-in-law, Hubert, Norman and Donald Sinclair and Norville Desjarlais, sister-in-law Audrey Sinclair, and great-nephews, Kirby Sinclair, Zachary Morrisseau, Jared Jensen and Tony Constant. Leo was a hardworking man who retired from the Province of Manitoba on December 31, 2004 after 36 years of service. He was a committed volunteer who gave much of his time to many events including Folklarama (Metis Pavillion), Children's Festival, Comedy Festival, the Indigenous Games, the Pan Am Games, LPGA Men's and Women's Golf Tournaments, The Briar, and the Festival du Voyager. For the Festival du Voyager, he also entered in beard growing competitions for several years and won at different times and in different categories. He was an avid golfer, who loved to fish and a devoted family man who loved to take his family on summer road trips and camping when they were younger. A memorial service will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street, on Wednesday, July 25 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Jamie Howison officiating. A private interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Diabetes Canada.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 24, 2018
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I am so sorry for your loss. I have the most pleasant memories of Mr. Shoomski. He was such a polite, friendly person, a true gentleman!! May the treasured memories you have of him help you get through this sorrowful time. Take care of yourselves and of each other. - Posted by: Ms. Daly (Former neighbour and ML teacher) on: Aug 19, 2018
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Dearest Barb, I pray that you and your family may be comforted by the One whose Son went before us to prepare the way. May the promise of the ressurection bring hope and some measure of peace to each of you as you walk this challenging journey over the coming weeks and months. Know you are not alone, regardless of how it may feel. You are beloved of God, and remembered & cared for by a multitude here on earth. Donna - Posted by: Donna Royer (Friend of Barb's) on: Jul 25, 2018
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My deepest condolences to everyone. I learned of his passing just this morning and I am being flooded with memories of beard growing, the y, tasting a spicy crystallized ginger piece, Mr S staying with me when I was too sick to go to church. He will be missed. My love to you all. Lori - Posted by: Lori (Family friend) on: Jul 25, 2018
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Dear Barbara; I am so sorry to read of the passing of Leo. Although I never met him, I know how special he was just from the way you spoke of him. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family. Rhoda - Posted by: Rhoda Eadie (Mothers' Union Friend) on: Jul 24, 2018
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To my dear friend Barbara, I am very sorry that Leo has passed. When I spoke with you by phone a few weeks ago, you and Leo were teasing each other and laughing. Although I met him only twice, Over the years, I've learned how much joy he gave you, how he loved being your "Home Guard" (as he told me when I phoned one time), and how you spoke of him so often, and so lovingly. I am holding you in my heart. With love to you and all your family, Carolyn - Posted by: Carolyn Pogue (Friend) on: Jul 24, 2018
