Leonida Zalewski

Leonida Zalewski, passed away at the age of 100, at Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg.

Leonida was predeceased by her loving husband, Edward. She is survived by her daughter Basia Bazinet (Roland) and her Grandson Tobiasz Osicki.

Leonida was born in Sarny, Poland on October 27, 1925. She was a proud veteran of the Second World War, having served with the Polish Army under British Command. After the war, Leonida and Edward met in London, England, and married June 26, 1948. In 1952, along with their daughter Basia, they immigrated to Canada, to start a new life where they settled in Oshawa, Ontario.

When their daughter, Basia, moved to Winnipeg in 1989, Leonida and Edward moved also, in order to stay close to Basia and their grandson Tobiasz. Mama was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Timothy’s RC Parish, 135 John Forsyth Road, on May 12, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., with Fr. Brian Trueman presiding. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place, and her ashes will rest beside her beloved husband, at Holy Ghost Parish cemetery.  Private internment will follow at a later date.

Special thanks to the compassionate and caring team of health care workers, nurses and physicians, at the Victoria General Hospital Urgent Care.

With aching hearts we whisper low,

God Bless you Mama, we'll miss you so.