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LESLEY RUTH REMPEL
Born: Jan 16, 1943
Date of Passing: May 26, 2026
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On May 26, 2026, Lesley left this earth and went home after a brief illness. Lesley spent her final hours surrounded by her children and grandchildren, sharing memories of cherished times with Lesley, while her favourite Irish music played in the background.
Lesley was the beloved wife of 63 years to her husband George, a dedicated mother to her three children Roger (Susan, Magnus), Gordon (Karen, Owen, Erin) and Kristin (Antonio, Ryan, Brendan, Jordan, Christian). Mom welcomed her first great-granddaughter, Josephine, earlier in January. Mom was pre-deceased by her parents Jack and Ruth Barber, and her beloved older brother Terry Barber. Lesley also loved animals, and adored her fur babies Morris, Abby and Seamus as dear companions along the way.
Lesley chose Nursing as her career and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1963. She loved being a nurse and it was no surprise that someone who cared so much about others would embark on a career to support people in their hour of need. After she left her nursing career to raise her family, she found ways to continue her dedication to helping others. For years, Mom was active as a volunteer with multiple community clinics, providing support to members of the local AIDS community and she also volunteered with Diabetes Canada. Mom made so many lifelong friendships from her work in these areas, and her family has many memories of Mom on the patio with friends from the communities she served. Many of these folks became close friends of the family through Lesley.
Mom’s life with George and her family was a life well lived, full of travel around the world, weekends with family at the Victoria Beach cabin, festive gatherings, new grand kids, Barber family reunions, winters in Arizona, Hawaii, and more. Despite the heath challenges Mom faced later in life, her love for family gave her an insatiable zest for living. She wanted to be there to support and cheer on everyone in her family who she loved so dearly. Mom’s will to be here for her family was a strong source of her resilience. Mom recovered successfully from prior surgeries, but her most recent medical challenges were beyond what her will to live could deliver for her.
Mom is and was so much more than her physical body. Mom’s love and her spirit far exceeded her body’s ability to keep her going. We can hear her voice now in the breezes through the trees, the birds that sing, and her great-granddaughter’s giggles. Lesley will be cherished by her family and her friends from here around the world.
An intimate memorial service and wake for Lesley has taken place, with Rev. Karen Lumley of St. Andrews United Church officiating. Lesley will reach her final rest alongside family at St. John’s Anglican Cathedral.
The family would like to thank the staff at St Boniface ICU for their support and care during Lesley’s final hours. In lieu of flowers, Lesley would’ve appreciated donations to the Winnipeg Humane Society.
A photo biography honouring Lesley’s life is accessible through the 'tributes' link below.
Publish Date: Jun 6, 2026
LESLEY RUTH REMPEL
Lesley Ruth Rempel (nee Barber) passed away peacefully surrounded by her immediate family on May 26, 2026, after a brief illness.
Cremation has taken place. A longer obituary will soon follow. A photo biography honouring Lesley’s life is accessible through the 'tributes' link below.
Publish Date: May 30, 2026
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 30, 2026, Jun 06, 2026
