Obituary of Leona Dumka

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>&nbsp;DUMKA, Leona (Violet)</strong></p><p style="text-align:center"><strong>October 21, 1936 to October 19, 2022</strong></p><p>Sadly, we announce the passing of our mom - Leona Dumka on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 &ndash; 2 days before her 86th birthday. She passed away peacefully at St Paul&rsquo;s Hospital in Palliative Care with her children by her side.</p><p style="text-align:justify">She was born October 21, 1936, in Saltcoats, SK, the youngest of 9 children. She met and married the love of her life Wally Dumka on November 3rd, 1954. Between 1956 and 1966 they had 4 children. Sadly, their son Greg passed away at the age of three. They moved to Saskatoon in 1963, and purchased a house which mom still resided in. Here is where their family continued to grow and they welcomed their youngest son in 1966. Leona loved her family &ndash; she had so much pride in baking and cooking for them. She kept a beautiful home and yard, which was the envy of the entire neighborhood. Leona loved the spring where she could plant flowers and grow a garden. Life was full of ups and downs but they still maintained a positive and happy outlook. Leona was warm, kind and always welcoming. One of her greatest pleasures of being a grandma, was watching the activities of her grandchildren and treating them to donuts and ice cream. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her.</p><p style="text-align:justify">Leona is survived by her children, Sandy (Cal) Gordon, Kim (Garry) Tillman, Dean (Linda) Dumka and her 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Also, her sisters, Martha Werner &ndash; and in-laws; Donald (Verna), Leonard, Robert, Marie and Donna. She was predeceased by her husband Wally, her son Greg, her parents, and seven siblings.</p><p style="text-align:justify">On behalf of the family we would like to express a huge THANK YOU to the entire team at St. Paul&rsquo;s hospital, Palliative Care unit. The compassion and care were exceptional. Mom enjoyed each and every one of you!</p><p style="text-align:justify">In lieu of flowers, donations to the Children&rsquo;s Wish foundation, would be graciously accepted by the family.</p><p style="text-align:justify">To share memories and condolences, visit <a href="http://www.parkfuneral.ca">www.parkfuneral.ca</a> &ldquo;Guestbook-Obituaries".&nbsp; Arrangements entrusted to Greg Lalach of Park Funeral Home, 306-244-2103.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>