In Loving Memory of
Leonard Loyek
June 19, 1940 – November 1, 2024
Memorial Service with Live Stream Available
Monday, November 11, 2024
11:00 AM MST / 10:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM CST / 1:00 PM EST
Arctic Spas Recreation Complex
4901 48 Avenue, Thorsby, Alberta
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Leonard Loyek Obituary
Leonard William Loyek, the third of John and Florence’s twelve children, was born June 19, 1940 at Bluffton, AB.
Leonard left home at a young age, helping out on farms and attending school.
From there he embarked on a career that took him as far north as the Yukon, where he worked in various jobs in road construction and the oilfield.
On June 11, 1966 Leonard married Sharon Kendrew. The following year they welcomed son, John followed by daughter LaDon in 1969.
In 1970, Leonard and Sharon began homesteading in Grovedale, AB where they lived until their move to Thorsby, AB in 2002.
On November 1, 2024 Leonard passed away at the family farm at the age of 84. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Sharon, children John (Karen) and LaDon; grandchildren Kayla, Karlon (Sarah), and Kordell. And two special great grandson’s Reeve and Nash. Also left to mourn his loss are his brothers Elmer (Wilma), Earl (Lois), Roy, Allan and Lawrence, brothers and sisters-in-laws Bill (Wendy), Keith (Mary), Ed (Jamie), Woody (Lois), Penny and Debbie, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.
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My deepest condolences! My earliest memories of Leonard, start back in Grovedale, meetings together in the trailer, to this day. So thankful to be honoured by his presence always a blessing to my life. I still have his last message saved on my phone. Thank you Sharon, thank you John and thank you LaDon for sharing Leonard with me!
Respect and Love, Eldon Vanberg
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Sharon, LaDon, John & Karen and family: We would like to send our condolences to you all for your loss. We are sorry we were not able to get to Leonard’s service, but our thoughts and prayers were with you all as you laid your husband, dad, and grandfather to rest. Hugs to you all. He is in good hands now.
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Dear Loyek Family ~ ALL of you ~ Many caring thoughts have been reaching out to you since hearing of the sad loss of your dear Husband, Dad, G’pa, Gr.G’pa It was a privilege to listen in to the service yest. of a very faithful man, who has now entered into his eternal rest. We know this will bring you much comfort…. Those who have been dearly loved will always live on in memory…..
Sending our love, Don & Edith-Anne Clegg
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Very special service…. We listened and watched from Ontario. Our condolences to the family.
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We’re very sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to Sharon, La Don, John, Caren and family
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thank you for the encouragement
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Dear Sharon, Ladon, Johnny and families.
So sorry to hear about passing of Leonard, sending all our love.
Wendy (Hazlewood) and Bill
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Our thought and prayers are with you Sharon and family. I had a great time working with Leonard in the Gold Creek area. I am sure he will be missed by all of you.
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Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy
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Our sincere condolences to you, Sharon and family. I grew up with Leonard and his family, and have many memories of meeting with them. May the God of all comfort be with you in the days ahead.
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Thinking of all of you today, Leonard will be missed.
Hugs Roy, Mary Daniels and family
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Thinking of you all today…sending our love.
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I have memories when Leonard worked at my folks, Hugh and Ruby Pearman. Allen, Earl and Leonard were like our extended family. One thing that stands out, was the excitement of my brother Bryon standing on the bench in the old farmhouse kitchen, to look out the window and watch for Leonard. When he’d see him drive into the old yard, he’d jump and down say “Here comes Lemard!.” (He couldn’t say Leonard yet)
So much time has passed, since I’ve last seen your beloved husband and dad.
Sending love and hugs in your time of sorrow. ~ peace
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Our condolences to Sharon, John, LaDon and extended family. Very much enjoyed the numerous times spent with Leonard at Convention and Special meetings.
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Dear Sharon; We remember sweet fellowship and generous hospitality shared with you and Leonard. We send sincere condolences to you and your family.
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Condolences and special thoughts to you and your family, Sharon at this sad time. Have special memories of Leonard and you in S. Africa.
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We just watched the beautiful service for Leonard. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of the dear family. Trust the Lord will bring comfort to your hearts.
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Dear Sharon, John and Karen, Ladon, and grandchildren
Thoughts have been with you so much. I’m thankful to be able to be with you in this way at this very special service for a man who loved God so much.
I don’t remember ever seeing or talking to Leonard when he didn’t encourage me to continue in this way of Truth.
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Our deepest condolences to the Loyek families. I am thankful for the positive influence and encouragement throughout the years
Sheridan & Bonnie Anderson(Chatten)
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To the Loyek family:
Our hearts are feeling your sorrow, pain and loss….
May the God of all comfort be with you all.
All our love 💕 Brent and Valori Manary
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Thinking of you at this time and remembering our good times with you on the South Africa trip. Thankful for Leonard’s faithfulness .. Ken & Dorothy
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Deepest Sympathy Sharon John Ladon and family’s. Lots of memories of times together over the years.
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Our deepest sympathy
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Thinking of you all today. Leonard was a special man, always had something to share about how thankful he was to have found the gospel. He will be missed!
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Hugs to all of you Xx
Uncle Leonard was a special man and he will be greatly missed!
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Deepest sympathy to Sharon, John, Ladon and all of Leonard’s family
Sincerely,
Merv Webber
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Thinking of the family at this time.
Victor & Sandra
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Our thoughts go out to you and your family and wish we could be there today, but Allan has not fully recovered from the flu, Another presence that will be a memory we will carry in our hearts., Allan and Judy Mc Gladdery.
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Thoughts with you today
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Sending love and condolences to everyone. Leonard was always kind and caring , and we will remember him with great affection and respect.
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Dear Sharon and Family. Thinking of you all at this time.
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Dear Family,
We are with you in spirit this day. May you have peace and comfort.
David & Julie Sorensen
Edmonton, Alberta
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Loyek family – deepest sympathy for your loss
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Dear Sharon and family. You have been in our thoughts these past days. Many fond memories spent in Grovedale with you
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Our condolences to the family. May God comfort you..❤️
David and Mary (Rumsey) Maxwell
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Our thoughts are with you on this day Sharon, La Don and John.
Leonard was such a generous friend which we will never forget…he touched our hearts and influenced our life greatly.
The obituary photo captures the essence of Leonard…smiling while standing in front of a bumper wheat crop….this made his heart sing.
Leonard had so many skills and the ambition to go with them….a real example of a full life.
RIP Leonard🌹🌹🌹.
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Thinking of you all with our sympathy & care in your loss
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Dear Sharon, John and Karen, LaDon and families.
Wish we could be with you today but we just couldn’t do it. Thinking of you all today and especially in coming days when you won’t have as much support around you. Take care!
Lorne and Marie
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Dear LaDon, and Family,
We are with you in thought today as you bring closure to the precious life of your father. We are comforted to know that he has passed from this life into eternal Life with the One he loved and served.
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We remember good times in Thorsby with Leonard and Sharon. We are thankful for the God of all comfort.
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Dear Sharon, John & Karen, LeDon & families, our sincere condolences for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather & friend. So glad it worked out for us to have a visit over lunch just over a month ago. Leonard was always very warm & welcoming.
Thinking of you all, Yvon & Cathy
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Dear Sharon & family We would love to be with you al tomorrow but will sure be thinking of you & hope to watch. We remember staying with you folks in your home in Valleyview on our way to Cleardale. Special times also the encouraging spiritual visit at Hythe preps & conventions.
Our heart felt sympathy
Love Earl & Doreen
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Our deepest sympathy Shari John & Karen LaDon Thinking of you in your loss of Leonard. May you find comfort from God in this difficult time ♥️
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Sharon and families, we were saddened by this news but so grateful for Leonard’s faithfulness and a forever new day has dawned for him.
May those closest to him be overshadowed by all the goodness and love he showed.
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We add our thoughts with others to you’s, Sharon John and LaDon.
All my memories of Leonard are good. I remember summer of 1970 Sharon when you and Leonard opened your home to a summer student looking for work. My last memory of Leonard was at the Kendrew reunion this summer. We had a good visit and his focus was on the hope unseen ahead.
We’ll be remembering you’s tomorrow and sure there will be comfort.
Our love, Con and Sara
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Thinking of all the Loyek families. In our beginning of days Leonard was such a help to us. The many phone calls and his quiet presence whenever we saw him was very special.. He always had an encouraging word. He will be missed but left many wonderful memories and examples for all of us.
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Much love to all of you! Treasure the good memories and we know you will have comfort in trusting God.
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Thinking of you, Sharon! And of LaDon too! May God’s blessing and comfort be yours! I will remember you in my prayers!
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We only knew Leonard at convention and will remember his smile from there. Our condolences are to all your immediate family Sharon, and to those who are mourning with you.
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Extending our sincere condolences to all of you!
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Dear Sharon and family, I am sorry for your loss. Please except my condolences. Leonard was a treasured friend of my parents Lyle & Maryanne Lingrell. Leonard’s and your families kindness and caring towards my parents and family was so appreciated and will never be forgotten. May Leonard rest in peace and the family heal from this loss.
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Dear Sharon, John, Karen & Family, and LaDon,
Thoughts are with you these days in deepest sympathy and care. With much love, Doris Allen
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Dear Sharon, John and LaDon we are so sorry for your loss Leonard will be missed so much. He was a good friend and always had words of encouragement. We have many memories of time spent together. Wish we could be there with you.
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Dear Sharon and Family
So sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing. Deep and heartfelt sympathy to you in this difficult experience
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I am thinking of you at this time Sharon. I have wonderful memories of times spent with your family in years past. Also feel for you, John and LaDon and your families.
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My condolences John., Karen and family.
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Joy’s memories of Leonard go back to his beginning days listening to the Gospel and responding to God’s call with brother Elmer and his Mother. His love for Truth never wavered.
Marvin and I always valued our visits with you folks. Sincere sympathy to you, Sharon, John, Karen and Family, and LaDon.
Marvin and Joy Sheets
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Our Dear One’s. Thinking of you all, so precious that your loved one has something so great to go on to. We are so thankful for the special week end you spent with us awhile ago….Ben. Shirley
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My dear Sharon, LaDon, John and Karen and family.
Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy but rejoicing in a triumphant finish to a race well run.
I value memories from way back of good fellowship, and that our families are a little connected . Leona
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Thinking of you all as you go through this difficult time. Ryan has fond memories working with Leonard at the farm and his “first real job”. You all hold a special place in his heart.
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Dear Sharon, John & Karen, and LaDon. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Jim’s memories of Leonard and Sharon’s open home go back to the early 70’s. Leonard was a spiritual man. His faith in and love for God was always evident. We were sorry that our shared time in Grande Prairie was so short. We emptied our moving trailer and you folks filled it!
Our deepest sympathy as you go through this time of loss and sorrow.
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We always appreciated Leonard’s quiet humble spirit. So glad we had the privilege of being with you recently Sunday morning at Allen’s Sharon and LaDon! Leonard’s message that morning was outstanding! A nice memory.
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Fondest Memories of Lenoard going back to the late 1950’s.
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Our condolences
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Dear Loyeks,
We are thinking of you all with love and care during this very difficult time.
Love Larry & Anne and family
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Sorry for your Loss; Sharon., John and Karen , and Ladon. It was obvious Your Father/Husband Loved his Heavenly Father.
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We are saddened by this news! Leonard and Sharon were very special friends to me when I (Rosalie) most needed them! I have always treasured them and their children in my hearts! I hope you, Sharon and family will be comforted knowing what a wonderful, kind, Godly man he was! Thinking of you all!
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Our thoughts are with the family.
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Our deepest condolences on the passing of Leonard. We pray that the God of all comfort will overshadow you during these most difficult days.
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Dear John, Karen and families and LaDon!
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Take care.
Love Warren and Sherri Blair
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Dear Sharon,John,&family,LaDon
A dear man who was a wonderful example to us .Memories go back to Leonard’s care for us in our first year’s in Grande Prairie ….never to be forgotten…Thinking of you all at this so very difficult time ..We love you .
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Sincere condolences to the Loyek family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
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You all have our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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Such a nice picture. Our family has such fond memories of the time we were neighbours at Grovedale He was always so warm and welcoming and caring. Thinking of you all. Much love.
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Very sorry for your loss .
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Heart felt sympathy and condolences to Sharon John and LaDon and families.
Memories are precious 💞
Love
Margaret Eiserman
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Thinking of you Sharon and La Don at this difficult time.
Sending much love and care
Beth and Elwood
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I hold fond memories of Leonard through the years and how he always had time to say hello with a big smile and share some kind words.
Our hearts are with the family at this time of loss and reflection~
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very sorry to hear of your loss .our concolenses to Sharron and the family
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We have good memories of Leonard over the years of family interaction.
He enjoyed life and loved his Heavenly Father.
We wish you comfort & healing, Sharon, Ladon, and John & Karen and family.
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What a lovely photo of Leonard! Always so welcoming. We will all miss him. Sharon, John and LaDon, you will have treasured memories.