Obituary of Walter Leskiw

LESKIW, Walter 1924-2011 Passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 29, 2011 with his wife and daughter by his side. Beloved husband of Katherine (Popowich) of 65 years and his most precious and loving daughter, Andrea Leskiw. Dear brother of Danny Leskiw and wife Doris. Born in Western Ukraine, predeceased by his parents Nick and Josephine, his brother Eugene (2006), his uncle John Tlumacky, his special brother in-law Bill Popowich (2009) and his dear cousin Maria (Leskiw) Andrusiak (2011), survived by her husband Mikola Andrusiak and his compassionate cousin Steve Andrusiak and wife Larysa and family, and cousin Nick Leskiw. Dear uncle to Jerome Popowich and wife Robin, Dr. Lawrence Popowich and wife Dr. Pat Ludwig and family. Dear "Kym" of Dorothy and Ron Smith and honourary "Dido" to son Jason. Walter adored all of his Godchildren. Cherished family friend of Rt. Rev. Dean Eugene Halitsky and family. He was blessed with loving and caring neighbours Ron McBeth, Henry and Kim Chan and his former Avondale neighbours. With gratitude to Dr. Wallace Liang & staff for their special care throughout the years. Many thanks to Dr. Sijan and nursing staff at Windsor Western Hospital Complex Care Unit for their loving care and compassion. Walter retired from Canada Post as a devoted Supervisor for over 35 years. He served in the Navy during the Second World War and played in the Navy Band while stationed in Cornwallis. He was discharged in January, 1946. He was active in the Ukrainian National Federation for many years in Toronto and Windsor. Walter had great respect for OYK. He was also active in the Ukrainian Business and Professional Association and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Walter was a member of Sts. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church and was an usher for many years. He was a brother of Knights of Columbus, Sheptycki Council in Toronto. Visitation at WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Main Chapel) 253-7234 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. on Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Panakhyda (prayers) at 7:30 p.m. Family and friends to gather on Monday, October 3, 2011 at Sts. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church (1601 Lake Trail Dr.) from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Rt. Rev.Fr. Eugene Halitsky officiating. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Ukrainian National Federation or Sts. Vladimir and Olga Ukrainian Catholic Church Building Fund. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com