Leonard Desjarlais

LEONARD DESJARLAIS August 15, 1964 - July 31, 2013 It is with shock and profound sadness that the family of Leonard Desjarlais announce his sudden passing after a brief illness and emergency surgery. He will be most dearly missed by his children Nicola and Randall. He is also survived by his parents John and Joanne Desjarlais, sisters Renee Spohn (Randall) and family Dante, Elizabeth and Pascal; Cindy Desjarlais (Tim Patterson) and family Zachary and Matthew Passey; and brother Denis Desjarlais, all of Lethbridge. As family we acknowledge that he is also survived by a great many friends and co-workers that brought meaning and comfort to his life. We are grateful to all of you. Leonard was an avid sportsman. He learned to love the outdoors from his father who took the family camping throughout the Southern Alberta wilderness. Leonard found great joy in passing on his hunting and fishing skills to his son Randall. He played football for Catholic Central through junior and senior high. After school, his competitiveness found an outlet in power lifting and golf. While Leonard succeeded at many things, he truly excelled at being a father. All those who knew him were inspired by his absolute and unconditional commitment he had to his children. He was sustained daily by the love and respect he received in return. The family is honoring Leonard's wishes of not marking his passing with any formal service. In lieu of flowers we ask that you give your kids a hug - call your mom and dad and say thanks. In lieu of a ceremony, take a walk in nature. As a memorial to Leonard, find a friend, a relative or a co-worker and raise a toast to a life that was and to a memory that will live on with all of us. Len - we miss you - may God who called you to this life preserve you in His love.

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