Joseph Emile Adrien Leray

Joseph was born February 22, 1946 to Jean & Louise Leray. Joseph took his schooling in St. Brieux which he quit early to help out on the family farm and also to work on the South Saskatchewan Dam.

On September 7, 1968 he married the love of his life, Patricia (Bodo). Over the years he had numerous jobs, working for R.M.’s, Bourgault Industries and various construction jobs, drove school bus, his number one love was farming.

After numerous years of battling cancer, Joseph Emile Adrien Leray passed away Sunday May 5, 2019 with his loving wife Patricia of over 50 years by his side.

Joseph is survived by his wife Patricia; three children Darcy (Colin) of Melfort, Blaine of St. Brieux, Ashley (Stephanie) of Estevan. Granchildren: Kayla (Jeremy), Riley, Curtis. Great grandchildren Hunter, Damon and Killian. His mother-in-law Frances Coquet, numerous brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

He was predeceased by his parents Jean & Louise Leray and his sister Marguerite Albert.

Memorial contributions in memory of Joe may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society and/or the Kidney Foundation.

• Date : 2019-05-05