Leona Enns (nee Hildebrand)

  • Leona Enns (nee Hildebrand)
  • Date of Passing: February 19, 2025
  • Born: November 26, 1936

Obituary

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Leona Lena Enns (nee Hildebrand) announces her passing. She passed away peacefully at the Bethesda Regional Hospital on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with family by her side, at the age of 88.

Leona will be lovingly remembered by her three children : Jane, Bonnie, Robert (Tammy); six grandchildren: Shane (Haley), Samantha (Alex), Zack (Tatyanna), Kyle, Chandler and Jackson; two sisters: Esther (Archie), and Joyce Ann; as well as numerous relatives and friends.

Leona was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years John; parents: William and Helena; and four brothers: Peter, Bill, Leonard and baby Kenneth.

She was born in Lowe Farm and later moved to the Kleefeld area with her family. There she met and married the neighbor boy whose name was John in 1960. They lived in Winnipeg and Steinbach for a while then settled in Grunthal.

Leona worked for a short time at Nutty Club, Eatons and the Grunthal Care home. She was very dedicated and worked tirelessly at caring for her family whom she loved greatly. She provided home cooking, baking, canning and freezer food all from gardening, butchering and foraging. She always ensured the home and farm ran smoothly. She also sewed clothing and wool blankets for her family.

For fun Leona enjoyed the weekly meetings at TOPS, planting flowers and thrift store shopping. She especially enjoyed the “Yant zeed” trips with her daughters and grandchildren!

At the age of 12 Leona accepted the Lord as her savior after listening to the old-fashioned revival hour radio broadcast. She loved studying the word of God and was always striving to grow in Christ. Some of her happiest moments were taking her children to church. She was actively involved in church and participated in the friendship Bible coffee study as well as leading in Sunday school classes and the Pioneer Girls club.

The family wishes to send a special thanks to the staff at the Bethesda Regional Hospital for their care and compassion in her final days.

Leona’s love for her family was endless, and her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB.

Interment to follow at the Grunthal Cemetery, Grunthal, MB.

Funeral Details

Funeral Service

  • Birchwood Funeral Chapel
  • 162 Highway 52 W, Steinbach
  • Directions: (Google Map)
  • February 26, 2025 - 1:00 pm

Cemetery

  • Grunthal Cemetery
  • Ash Street, Grunthal
  • Directions: (Google Map)

Arrangements