Theresa Leochko

Obituary

Passed on

Mom was born in Chatfield, MB to Edmund and Bertha Welsh. She was raised in the Burnt Lake area along with siblings (2 of which passed away in infancy).

Mom met and married Walter (Slim) and moved to Poplarfield where they farmed and raised their family. Over the years, Mom kept herself busy catering on weekends, helping neighbors and friends to paint their homes, and at one point working in a sewing factory.

When her children were older, Mom went to Winnipeg to work at Old Dutch with her sister Helen and niece Elaine. She enjoyed her time there and made many friends.

Mom loved people, always laughing and dancing the night away, especially with her nieces and nephews. Our home was always open to friends and family. Her nieces Joan and Linda spent many summers with their fun Aunt, dancing laughing and talking long into the night.

Later in life, Mom loved going to Bingo and Casino with her sister Rita, those two always finding themselves in some sort of hot water that resulted in many laughs and stories for years to come.

Mom loved her children unconditionally, our biggest supporter in all of our endeavors. When we married, her daughters in law and son in law became her children also and she ensured they felt that support and love.

Moms love for her grandchildren Jasper, Zak, Devin and Samantha would show in her sweet smile when they would visit, always interested in their lives and achievements. She was so proud of them all.

Theresa was predeceased by husband Walter (Slim), son Michael, baby boy, grandson Kyle her beloved family, Mom and Dad, sisters and brothers, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Left to mourn her passing are daughter Sherry (Tom) son Billy (Bev) daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren Jasper, Zak, Devin, Samantha, sisters Agnes and Rita, many nieces and nephews, family and friends. Special niece Heidi who was always there for Mom.

Thank You for being our Mom, we love you!

Be free now to Dance and laugh

A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Poplarfield Community Cemetery.

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