Leonard Joseph Engh
Leonard Joseph Engh born in Durien, NE of Mission, BC on February 9, 1933 (age 84). With his wife Nia and Teddy (their miniature poodle) by his side, Len passed (peacefully) on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Christine Morrison Hospice in Mission. Len is survived by his wife Stefania “Nia” Eymundson of Hedley BC; his son Gary (Susan) Engh of Gold River, BC; daughter Laurie (John) LeBlanc; son Randy (Diane) Engh; daughter Valerie Engh; son Martin (Esmarie) Engh; and daughter Leona (Scott) Engh Malkoske (all of Mission, BC) as well as two stepsons Nicholas (Sabrina) Morley, and Edward Morley. Len is also survived by his first wife Madeleine “Maddie”; thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Len is also survived by his siblings: Clara Corley of Salmon Arm, Jackie Engh (Dennis) of Spokane, WA; Norman Engh (Lynda); and Loretta (Con) Rondquist of Mission, BC. Leonard is also survived by his maternal aunt Josephine “Aunt Jo” of Abbotsford; as well as countless dear cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Len was a wonderful husband, a precious father and “Grandpa”, a great “big brother”, a loving nephew and cousin, and good friend. He dearly loved his family; was fond of his many good friends, and was respected and loved by all who knew him. He shall be sorely missed but remembered with a never ending love. A celebration of life memorial tea is being held in honour of Len at 1:00pm on Sunday, May 07th at the McConnell Creek Farmers Institute Hall located at 35483 Hartley Road in (rural) Mission. A light lunch shall be provided. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations (in Len’s name) be made to the Mission Hospice Society.
Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home ~ (604) 826-9548
www.woodlawnfh-mission.com