Laurence Anton Leptich 1928 - 2014 On Saturday, January 11, 2014, Laurence Leptich, late of Estevan, SK, and formerly of Lampman, SK, passed away at the age of 85 years. Laurence was born the third child of Mary & Anton Leptich at the Lampman Union Hospital in 1928. He grew up on a farm near Steelman and attended Sinclair School. In 1943, his father moved to the Cadwell Farm near Browning, where Laurence farmed until his retirement. In 1951, he married Vivian, daughter of William and Florence Luterbach, at St. Anthony's R.C. church at Browning. Over their many wonderful years of life together, they had eight children. Laurence was very active in Community sports as a player, mentor & coach for Browning & Lampman baseball teams. He was very well known in many curling rinks in Â鶹ÊÓƵern Saskatchewan, winning many events and participating in many playdowns including Masters Curling. He was a Lampman Curling Club Executive for many years. He was especially proud to be named the Chairman of the Lampman Sports Complex Building Committee. Laurence was very involved with the Knights of Columbus, where he held positions of Grand Knight and District Deputy including as a 4th Degree Knight. He was also involved in community groups such as a 4-H Leader, sang in the Lampman Community & church choirs, and as a square dancer. Laurence is survived by his wife, Vivian; children, Carole (Warren) Jale, Charisse (Kevin) Lischka, Danny (Jacinta) Leptich, Judy Leptich, Brent (Megan) Leptich, Natalie (Scott) MacIsaac; son-in-law, Marcel Vanloo; grandchildren, Mark (Andrea), Kelly (Tony), Tanya (Richard), Ravin (Todd), Shawna (Patrick), Trenton, Lacey (Michael), Delee (Jon), Steven (Leah), Jillian, Jamie (Jolene), Christopher (Jennifer), Jennifer, Alysha, Anthony; great grandchildren, Tanner, Troy, Jessie, Logan, Madison, Hudson, Blaire, Jackson, Dylan, Oliver; siblings, Albert (Helen) Leptich, Margaret Luterbach, Ed (Dorothy) Leptich. He was predeceased by his parents, Anton and Mary Leptich; children, James Leptich, and Nancy Dorwart; grandson, Timothy Leptich; sister, Christine Sinclair. Prayers were held on Monday, January 13, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows R.C. Church, Lampman, by Rev. Leonardo Tamayo Jr. Interment followed in the Parish Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Laurence. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You Vivian and her children would like to express their appreciation to all the heartfelt condolences they have received. We would especially like to thank the staff at the General Hospital in Regina and Dr. Horri & nursing staff at St. Joseph's Hospital in Estevan. Thank you also to Father Leonardo Tamayo and Father Brian Meredith for your spiritual help and guidance and to Hall Funeral Services. A very special thank you to Charisse & Kevin for always being there for Dad. -Love Mom and your brothers and sisters.
