Dear Nick and family,

We are still grasping with Leola's unexpected passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. We want you to know how much we appreciated Leola. Our regular Chinese restaurant get together were such a pleasure and we always looked forward to seeing her, talking to her, exchanging latest news, sharing views, ideas, activities. When she worked, her specialty of being able to translate Braille was a gift to the learning community, but Leola was modest about her abilities, never bragging about things she had done. During our social meetings, she would express with sparkles in her eye how much she had enjoyed a craft, a book, a movie, such a "Grease" a musical she loved, or how disillusioned she was with politicians.

We truly will miss all the times we will never have with her again, but happy to know that an angel is now looking over us all.

Until we meet again, Leola!

Jack and Jocelyne Hampton

Our sincere condolences and sympathy to Nick and the family on the loss of Leola. She was a wonderful person, lots of fun, and will be sincerely missed by all who knew her. We are thinking of you all at this time.

Jane Stollery and Doug Hansen

Sincere condolences to Nick and his family at the loss of Leola, wife, mother, grandmother. We have many fond memories of years past when we were all young and beginning our lives together in Two Hills. May you find peace in remembering the good times you all spent with Leola during her life.

Ray and Pat Bachinsky

Dear Nick, Our condolences and deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of grief and loss of a dear wife, mother, and friend. Thinking of you with love, take care of yourselves.

Jan and John and our family.

Our heartfelt thoughts go out to you Nick and your family during this sad time. We have fond memories of Leola and will cherish them forever. With deepest sympathy,

Orest Luciak & family (Shelley, Bradley, Carmel & Charlene)

Diane and I send our best wishes and condolences to Nick and the family. I remember Leola from her time working with us at Campus Recreation at the University of Calgary. Leola was a fine person and always engaging with her warm smile and personality. Rob and Diane Stinson

Condolences to Nick and Family.

Irene and I wish to send our most sincere condolences. Leola was a genuine and gentle woman who we will miss. Remembering our Tuesday and Sunday night dinners together will always be great memories. We wish you and your family peace in this time of sorrow. Your neighbours, Irene & Jim Smith

Dearest Nick, Leslie and I are saddened to hear of Leola’s passing, our sincerest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Sincerely, Greg and Leslie Lewis

Dear Nick and Family

We were so sorry to hear of Leola’s passing. Leola and I were roommates for a time while attending Alberta College and I have always considered her one of the nicest people I have had the privilege of knowing. She will be sadly missed by many friends as well as her loving family. You are in our thoughts and prayers as we all mourn the loss of a very special woman. Sincerest condolences, Geri and Elliott Urquhart

Nick, Louella, Laureen, and Neil

I am saddened to hear about Loela's passing. She was a Nice Person, and I still have Memories from the 60s and 70s when our Families would visit.

Deepest Condolences and Sympathies on your Loss

Jim Orfino

Our hearts go out to you Nick and your family. I have many fond memories of Leola, our cheerleading Captain at THHS.

It is wonderful that we kept in touch via email all these years. Martin & Lil Farrus (teacher from Willingdon many years ago)

also send their condolences.

With deepest sympathy,

Ed & Veronica

Nick I am saddened to hear of the passing of your dear Leola. May beautiful memories of Leola sustain your familiy through this difficult time. Joanne A.

Dear Laureen, I couldn't help but notice your Mom's name in the obituaries. I attended Junior High School with you at FEO, a short lifetime ago. I just wanted to pass on my condolences to you in the loss of your Mom. It sounds like she was an awesome Mom! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, as you grieve your loss of one of the most important loved ones in our life. May God comfort you during this time, as He is the only Healer of our broken heart. God bless you! Debbie (Adam) McConnell

Nick and family, I am so sorry to hear of Leola's passing. Fond memories of our neighbor and dear family friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Take care, Les Zaharichuk