Obituary of Leonard Hoynick

Leonard passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2017 at the age of 73 years. Leonard was born on November 1st, 1943 in the Daysland Hospital to Michael and Helen Hoynick, he was the eldest of three children. He grew up on the family farm north of Daysland, the family moved to Camrose in 1963. He was employed at Call Tire while still helping out at the family farm. Leonard met Margaret in 1967 at Reno's where she was working; they were united in marriage on October 5th, 1968 in Camrose. Leonard and Margaret moved back to Daysland, to uncle Steve's farm, in the spring of 1969 where their three children were born. He loved to work with cattle so much that he started up his own purebred cattle business in the early 1980's and won many achievements throughout this time. Leonard loved the farm life so much that he never fully retired from it. Leonard didn't need a special reason to enjoy family gatherings or coffee with his friends, family, neighbours or even a complete stranger. Camping in the mountains was to him the best place in the world. He leaves to cherish in his memory his loving wife Margaret, of 48 years; three children Sheldon (Cheryl Reum) of Bawlf, Kimberly (Sheldon) Grieve of Sedgewick and Michelle (Kevin) Koehli of Strome; four grandchildren Abbi-Gayle Grieve, Charlese Grieve, Spencer Koehli and Hailey Koehli; two step-grandchildren Cheryl (Colin) Robinson and Donald (Stacey) Reum along with four step great grandchildren Steffani, Bennie, Carsyn and Savannah Reum; sister Darlene Wellington of Camrose; brother Gordon (Pam) Hoynick of Calgary; mother-in-law Bertha Mills of Camrose; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Michael and Helen Hoynick; father-in-law Charlie Mills; brother-in-law Pat Wellington; and uncle Steve. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Prayer vigil was held at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 8, 2017 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel, Camrose. Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday June 9, 2017 from St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, Camrose. Interment has taken place in the Daysland Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to S.T.A.R.S. or The Stollery Children's Hospital.