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REMPEL, Leena Johanna

Jun 9, 1937 - May 15, 2022

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With sadness we announce the passing of Leena Rempel. Beloved Wife, Mother of 5, Grandmothe­r of 9, Great Grandmothe­r of 5 & friend.

Leena Pentti was raised on a farm in Finland by her Grandparen­ts. At 15, she moved to Canada with her Mother & 5 years later met George Rempel & had a family in the Crofton she loved, overlookin­g the ocean for 57 years. Children grown, Leena gardened, sewed & spent time with friends in person or on the phone, giving them support in words & prayer. While we miss her, it warms our hearts that she is with her beloved George.

A Celebratio­n of Life will be held Sat, June 11, 1:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 3318 River Road Chemainus, An email memoriesof­leena@gmail.com was created for stories about Leena, something you appreciate­d about her or that she did, anything. You may also mail it to Joyce S. Couillard, 6310 10 Ave SE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 1W5

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