Leonard Sapieha

SAPIEHA , Leonard Michael October 26, 1926 - April 27, 2010 Leonard Sapieha, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Godfather, passed away on April 27, 2010 at the age of 83. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Stella. Len is survived by his children, Kathie (Hugh), Brenda (Darryl), Wayne (Cheryl), Kevin, Charlene and Shelley (Ab); grandchildren, Scott, Andrew, Natalie, Theresa, Brad, Amanda (Adam), Jason (Amie), Christopher and Michael; great-grandchild, Violet; sister, Helen Cymbalisty; many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends. Active in the Edmonton community, Len was a Grand Knight (Our Lady of Fatima Council 4530) and Fourth Degree member (St. Joseph's Assembly) of the Knights of Columbus and served as a past member of the City of Edmonton Police and Taxi Commissions. He will be remembered as an avid gardener, curler and baseball umpire. Len was awarded the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada in honour of his community service. A man of faith, family and farm roots, Len was surrounded by love, laughter and prayer in his final days. Our sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses at the University of Alberta Hospital Ward 3E2 for their compassionate care. Prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2010 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 7508 - 29 Avenue, Edmonton followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2010 also at St. Theresa's Catholic Church with Visitation one hour prior. Interment to follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery, 5300 - 106 Street, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, we invite donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road N.E., Calgary, AB, T2E 2P5 or to a charity of your choice. To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com . CONNELLY-McKINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 10011 - 114 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. Telephone: 1-780-422-2222.