LESLIE RISHAUG

LESLIE RISHAUG obituary

LESLIE RISHAUG

LESLIE RISHAUG Obituary

Published by Edmonton Journal on Apr. 17, 2015.
RISHAUG, Leslie David
Born March 4, 1951, passed suddenly on April 14, 2015. A devoted husband to Donna, father to Rick (Michelle), Michael (Nicole), Ryan (Randene) and Rob (Jamie). Les leaves a legacy of 12 grandchildren and countless family and friends. He is survived by his mother Jean, father Maurice, sister Colette (Greg), brothers Brian (Ada), Ron (Jacqui). Warm, loving and strong, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Services and Celebration of Life to be held Tuesday, April 21, 2015 11:00 a.m. at OLPH Parish in Sherwood Park. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Cross Cancer Institute.

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August 27, 2015

Donna, I'm just now hearing of Les' passing. I can't tell you how very sad I was to hear this. Les was such a wonderful guy and I recall many wonderful times that Paul and I shared with you and Les in Prince George. Somehow I hope that the memories that you shared with Les will sustain you throughout this incredibly sad time for you and your family. Sandra xo

Donna Skare

May 21, 2015

Hi Donna, Allan and I send our deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss. We'll never forget the Times we spent together..Les was a wonderful man and will be so sadly missed. Sending you and your family prayers and love.
Donna & Allan

Stu MacGregor

May 19, 2015

Very sorry to hear of Les Rishaug, passing. He always was a happy smiling man. I enjoyed meeting him when he and his family lived in Kamloops. My deepest condolences to all the Rishaug family.

May 7, 2015

Donna, Saddened to hear of Les passing away. My Daughter Angel Bone told me of his passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Len Kelly, formerly of Kamloops

Joanne Keeler

April 29, 2015

Dear Donna, You may remember that we worked together for a short time in 2002 at Edith Rogers School. I enjoyed getting to know you and I just wanted to pass on my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. (It turns out that it is a small world, as I just put together that you live in the same complex as my sister, Carol, who also recently lost her husband.). May your memories and family provide you some comfort during this very difficult time. Take care,

Chris Broderick

April 27, 2015

Hi Donna

I was so sad to hear about Les. You and your family are in our thoughts and we convey deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Chris Broderick

Wayne & Joyce Hendry

April 26, 2015

Donna, we are so terribly sorry to hear of Les' death. Please be assured that our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
I am sure you are all still in shock. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Wayne & Joyce

Ben and Angie

April 26, 2015

Les has left far too early - - - but he will forever remain our best man, fellow Casa Doran singer and musician, and lifelong friend. Peace and comfort to all who grieve his passing. Our love to you Donna, and to your family...

Debbie Ostash

April 23, 2015

Donna and family,
My heart goes out to you all for your loss. I pray that God will protect you with His peace and comfort and surround you with abundant love.

Shelley Blackburn (Massel)

April 23, 2015

Dear Donna and Family, My heart goes out to you all...this is such a difficult door to walk through but I do know that the love of family and friends will ease the journey. Memories of our high school days and the friendships we made are irreplaceable because the people we knew and the times we shared are as well...please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pamela Massel

April 23, 2015

Donna, boys and their families..... My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I was so sorry to hear about Les's passing. The 2 of you were such a loving couple. Treasure the memories you have as the time was way too short.

Fran & Rod Goplin

April 22, 2015

Dear Donna & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. We have very fond memories of years gone by during our AOB days and the years that followed. May the angels bring comfort & peace to you. God Bless, Fran & Rod Goplin

Paulette & Aain Ramcharan

April 21, 2015

Donna and family,

We were saddened to hear about Les. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 21, 2015

Donna & family, we were so sorry to hear about Les. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We have fond memories of being your next door neighbours in Sherwood Park many years ago. Reg & Glenda Polak

Heather and Marlon Kaup

April 21, 2015

Donna and Family
We pray that God find you in your moments of ache and fill your heart with peace.

Stephen and Laura Goss

April 21, 2015

Donna and Family,
We were saddened to hear about Les. He really was an awesome man and neighbour. Laura and I and Andrea and Robyn wish to convey our deepest condolences to you all. God Bless!

April 21, 2015

|Donna and family, My friend, Connie, told me and I just want to let you know that Gerry and I are saddened to hear of Les's passing. It's been years since we last met as neighbours in Prince George, but I do remember your family very well. Our boys are now grown and have families of their own. You and Les were an excellent neighbours. My heart goes out to you.
Noreen and Gerry Tretick

Troy and Julia Seguin

April 21, 2015

Thinking of you all. Death leaves a wound that will not heal, love leaves a memory you can not steal. Troy and Julia Seguin

April 21, 2015

Dear Rishaug Family,
So sorry to hear about Les. I have fond memories of him teaching me to play the guitar in Jasper when we were kids. Our thoughts are with you. Dave and Brenda Bolton, Mahood Lake BC

April 21, 2015

Dear Donna and Family
Steve and I are so sorry to hear about Les. Les was such a kind, helpful all around great guy, he will be sadly missed.

Steve and Annie ( convoy Victoria)

Brenda Zinck

April 20, 2015

Dear Rishaug family,
We are so saddened to hear of Les' passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Sincerely, the Gieselman family.

Tiz Benvenuto

April 20, 2015

Sincerest condolences to the Rishaug family. Ron & Jacqui thinking of you both at this time.

Don McPherson

April 20, 2015

Donna and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The love you and Les shared with your family friends and colleagues makes a real difference in the world. I am so happy to have had a chance to get to be a part of that love for a short while. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Terry and Kent Macfarlane (nee Huculak-Ellett)

April 20, 2015

Dear Donna and family;
Even though we've not been together since high school, I have such fond memories of Les and my heart is so saddened for all of you who love him. I just want you to know Kent and I will be praying for you all, that you will be covered with the peace of God as you go through this hard time. May your precious memories flood your minds and give you joy as your remember the best of times. Thank God for heaven and the joy of being reunited.

Mike Lanteigne

April 19, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of this shocking news. Les was Branch Manager at Convoy Supply when I was partnered with Enercon. We chatted last year about his "Convoy days". I drive by the vinyl decking business every day on my way to work, and think of Les. May you have a peaceful mind, and a tranquil heart in the times ahead.

Kimberly Worth

April 19, 2015

Thinking so much of you Donna and your family at this time of sorrow and loss. May you cherish all the happy memories you have of your husband, father & grandpa. My thoughts are with you.

Kathy Broderick

April 19, 2015

Dear Donna and family...my sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your husband, father and great friend. Draw on all the wonderful memories you have of Les to get you through the trying days ahead. He'll be there with you. Love Kathy Broderick, Vancouver, BC

Glenn & Judie Syrowitz

April 19, 2015

To the Rishaug family
Judie and I were shocked and saddened to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
We are never really ready to say good-bye.
This is something I read a long time ago when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory become a treasure author unknown.
Enjoy all the memorable times you had together with Les.
Glenn & Judie Syrowitz
Westech Calgary

Joyce & Richard Dziwenka

April 19, 2015

Dear Jean and Maurice our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your son Les. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love Joyce & Richard Dziwenka

Dennis & Terry Spriggs

April 19, 2015

Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

kevin cadger

April 19, 2015

Shocking to hear this news. Les was always a true gentleman and a pleasure to be around. I wish the family the best in the future.

April 19, 2015

Just a small note to let you know we are thinking of you all during this very difficult time. Please accept our sincerest sympathy with love and prayers. Jaclyn & Blair Faulkner
Ray & Elaine Popowixh

April 18, 2015

So sad to hear of Les's passing. What a shock! He will be missed by many in the campground. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Susan and Gary Rode

April 18, 2015

Donna and Family: Ian and I were shocked and saddened to hear about Les' passing. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. May time heal you all, and may you gain strength from the many wonderful memories I know you have of a fine husband, father, grandfather and friend. Leslie Mackay and Ian too

April 17, 2015

Dear Donna and family:

Words aren't enough to express our sadness at Les' passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring smiles to your hearts.

Gerard, Karen, Christa, Juliane, Megan (Scott) & Jeff Jubinville

Nestransky family

April 17, 2015

Dear Rishaug family, Our sincerest condolences on your loss. May the many fond memories that you have of Leslie sustain you during this time of sorrow.

April 17, 2015

So sorry to hear about your loss. Les was a kind hearted person and always made us laugh. We will keep you I'll in our thoughts and prayers as you deal with the loss of a great person.
Helen & Cris galas

Ben Hodgkiss

April 17, 2015

My condolences to the Rishaug family. I remember them from Jasper.

April 17, 2015

Les I am better because of you. Thank you for the gift of your time you shared with me. Our times on the ice making Ice Sculptures with Ron, your kids, grandkids and your patience humor balancing the dumb worker bees like me and the Artists like Brian will always be remembered. You were a special person always very giving never expecting anything in return. Richard and Melanie

Gordie Dorchester

April 17, 2015

Gordie and I are shocked and so saddened. How lucky we were to know this wonderful man..So proud of his boys and grandchildren. Donna know our condolences cant begin to express what we feel for you. Please extend condolences to Brian and Ada also. Gordie and Lil.

Al & Helene Alain

April 17, 2015

We are so saddened to hear of your great loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please remember that your many friends are here for you in this difficult time.
Such a legacy he has left for you to remember him by. Love to you dear friend. Helene & Al Alain.

Donna Crowe

April 17, 2015

Donna, boys and family
We were shocked and saddened to hear this news. May you receive energy and strength from each other and the people around you to get through this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our heart aches for you. Take care.
Our sincere condolences,
Donna and Dan Crowe

April 17, 2015

Dear Donna and Family.
We are deeply saddened. Time spent with Les will always be cherished. We greatly respected and valued his opinions. His sense of humor, ability to really listen and his unique way of making people feel special will truly be missed.
Our hearts are with all of you.

Ted and Laurie Commandeur

Val Ginther

April 17, 2015

So saddened to hear of your loss Donna. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in my heart, thoughts and prayers.

Val

April 17, 2015

So saddened to hear of your loss Donna. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in my heart, thoughts and prayers.

April 17, 2015

So very sorry to hear of Les's passing. I do have so many fond memories of Les and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy Slator

Mike and Addy Dumanski

April 17, 2015

Donna and Rishaug Children: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May all the wonderful memories that you have shared with Les, provide you with some comfort in the months to come. Hugs Mike & Addy.

April 17, 2015

Donna and all the Rishaug children: We are so sorry to hear about Les. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May all the wonderful memories you shared with Les provide you with comfort in the months to come. Hugs Mike and Addy

April 17, 2015

To Donna and Family:

We are deeply saddened to hear of Les' passing. Although we hadn't seen Les for many years, we have always considered him a great friend, and a very important part of our own boy's teenage years. He loved to laugh, party with all. We are thinking of you during this very hard time.

Love Carolyn & Brian Swanson

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