Leonard Kriston, of Mankota, Saskatchewan, passed away February 22, 2020 at age 83. He was born on June 9, 1936 to Anna (Krauss) and Olteen (Ole) Kriston in a farm house south of Mankota. Joining the family were his siblings, Audrey, Harvey, and Valerie. His parents worked hard to provide for their young family. Ole died tragically when Leonard was a teenager but he and his mother continued to farm and ranch. Anna retired at the age of 76. It was around this time that Leonard met Cori Nicol, his future wife. They married in 1989 and started a family. Four beautiful daughters were born. Leonard cherished his family. He was a devoted husband and a great parent. He shared his love of farming with his family and retired due to failing health six years ago. Leonard is predeceased by his mother and father, brothers-in-law Bob Wilkie and Neil Nicol. He leaves to mourn his wife Cori; four daughters: Carolyn (Tyler), Carmen (Andrew), Lindsey and Alyson; mother and father-in-law Carol and Robert Nicol; siblings Audrey (Frank) Boker, Harvey (Sandy) Kriston and Valerie Wilkie, along with nieces, nephews and cousins. The Funeral Service for Leonard was held on February 26, 2020, at Calvary United Church in Mankota, SK with Reverend Janelle Shaw officiating. Pallbearers were Greg Rieder, Bill Howells, Glenn Emms, Brian Harbor, Roger Kress and Leslie Calvin. Following cremation, interment will take place at a later date in Mankota Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service of Assiniboia, SK. Thank you to Gary Miller and Anette Pryce for their compassionate care to our family.
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