MARIAN LESKIW

October 30, 1926 ~ August 11, 2021

On Wednesday, August 11th, 2021, we said goodbye to our dear, sweet Marian. She brought joy to her family ever since she was born on October 30th, 1926, in a place called St Paul, Manitoba, a tiny little town just on the outskirts of Winnipeg. She was the baby of her family to her parents, Ernest and Mary (Sulkers) Calsbeck and her only sister, Grace along with five brothers, Henry, Herman, Fred, Neil and John. Marian was the last of her immediate family to fall asleep in death. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Leskiw in 1998 and stepson, Wade Wolfe in 2019.

Marian Calsbeck and Edward Leskiw were married on May 1st, 1977 and she then gained a ready made family of two teenagers including a son, Wade Wolfe and a daughter, Cindy (Harold) Bice; two grandsons, Chris (Candace) and Corey (Erin) Bice and three great-granddaughters. Marian remained in Winnipeg until 1996, when after some health issues with Dad, they decided to move to Medicine Hat to be closer to Cindy. This was the first time for Marian to live away from Winnipeg. After Ed died only two years later, she chose to stay in Medicine Hat and remain close with Wade and Cindy. This is where she resided up until the time of her passing.

Marian had a quiet and loving nature that drew many more to her over the years. These ones loved and cherished her calling her Mom, Auntie, Grandma and wonderful Friend. Some of these friendships have lasted for over 60 years! These special people were such a gift for Marian and we know she had a love for them all as she expressed it many times.

Marian leaves behind an extended family of many nieces and nephews and one last sister-in-law. This is a very spiritual family that has a rich history of serving Jehovah God. Marian’s parents studied with Bible Students and became active Jehovah’s Witnesses. Marian took this beautiful Bible knowledge and along with her deep spiritual values, applied them to her life. She dedicated her life in water baptism at age 14 and served Jehovah faithfully for over 80 years. She shared in many wonderful blessings while being able to serve God Almighty. She loved the thought from the Bible that speaks of a time when there would be no more suffering or sickness and death would be swallowed up found at Revelation 21:4 and Isaiah 33:24. She really did love the Bible’s promise that one day she could run to greet her resurrected loved ones, just as we look forward to hugging her again very soon (John 5:28,29).

Please join us in remembering Marian’s life via Zoom Meeting on Saturday, August 28th, 2021, beginning at 2:00 pm MST. Those wishing to take part, please reach out and contact Cindy by email Cynthia201166@outlook.com She will then provide you with the access passwords to join the Zoom funeral. (Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.cooksouthland.com)

In respect to Marian’s deep faith, please consider donating to the Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

I would like to thank the Brothers who have cared for Marian’s spiritual and personal needs right until she took her last breath… you are truly caring and loving shepherds and we are grateful to have you. To my group of wonderful friends who helped me for years to care for all Marian’s needs and mine as well, I could not have done it without your love and care. My dear husband, how much I appreciate your support and love without you I could not have cared for my loved ones, thank-you. To the wonderful staff at South Country Care Center you really should be so proud of how you care for your residents. I am so very grateful for all you did to care for my Mom. She is so special to me and you treated her with the utmost respect and concern any one of us would want. Thank-you to Dr. Monty for your support and to our home care nurse, Carla who understood so much. A special thank-you to Dr. Bratvold for all the years you looked after Mom with your kind and calm manner that always reassured her.

Thinking of Everyone who touched Marian’s life.

Honoured to serve the family is

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel Crematorium & Reception Facility, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455 www.cooksouthland.com “Locally owned & directed”