BILLINGSLEY, Leslie “Les”

LESLIE “LES” ROBERT BILLINGSLEY April 4, 1951 – January 18, 2024 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Les Billingsley, formerly of Lethbridge, AB, on January 18, 2024 at the Crowsnest Pass Health Care Centre, Blairmore, AB. He was 72 years of age.
Les was born on April 4, 1951 in Cardston, AB to parents, Dewenna and Devere Billingsley. As a young man, he met and fell in love with Mary Jane Meyers. The happy couple wed on July 6, 1974 and went on to be blessed with almost fifty years of marriage.
As a long-time business owner in Lethbridge, AB, Les was well-known in the community and made many lasting relationships over the years. He considered everyone he met a friend and treated them as such. When he wasn’t hard at work, and after retirement, Les enjoyed travelling and going fishing. He was also an avid Toronto Blue Jays and Raptors fan. Les’ was a life well-lived and he will be forever remembered with love and respect.
Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life is his wife, Mary Jane Billingsley of Crowsnest Pass, AB; his brother, Bernie; and his sisters, Shirley and Sherri.
He was predeceased by his parents, Dewenna and Devere Billingsley, and his sisters, Darlene and Cassy.
With respect for Les’ wishes, no funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully accepted by the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca).
Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements. (403) 562-8555