Leona Anne Riedlinger (nee Cherrington)
October 3, 2017
It is with deep sadness that the family of Leona Riedlinger announces her passing on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 in the Comox Valley Hospital at the age of 73 years.
Leona will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years, Lloyd; son Derrick and his children Sorne and Kennedy; daughter Roxanne (Roger) Bordeleau and their children Christopher and Adrien; daughter-in-law Susie Riedlinger; father Donald Cherrington; sister Donna (Rod) Block; brother Rick (Pricilla) Cherrington; sister-in-law Beatrice Cherrington as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Leona was predeceased by her father George Hugh Cherrington, mother Blanche Cherrington and brother George Thomas Cherrington.
Leona was born in Edmonton, AB and was raised on a farm at Moon Lake, AB. Her husband Lloyd was in the armed forces and they had been stationed in Edmonton, Germany, Cold Lake, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and the last posting was in the Comox, BC. Leona will be remembered for the "#5" hard look, her infectious laughter and a smile that would light up a room.
Please join us in remembering Leona by visiting our memorial at www.piercysmtwashingtonfuneral.com
Memorial donations in Leona's name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society (101 - 1537 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 4Y2) or to a charity of one's choice.
A Celebration of Leona's life will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 (1825 Comox Ave, Comox, BC). Interment of Leona's urn will be at a later date at the Brightwood Cemetery in Alberta.