Leona Pauline Rose Whincup, 56, an office manager, of Las Vegas, passed away June 13, 2010. She was born June 12, 1954, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and was a 23-year resident of Nevada. Leona loved with all her heart her true love, David Briggs. She spent the last 10 years with him by her side. She was completely devoted to her daughter, Alicia, who she loved dearly. She enjoyed Native American artwork, shopping, going to casinos to play video poker and seeing shows on the Strip with her best friend, Milly, and sister, Linda. She will be remembered for her sweet smile, infectious laughter and her love of life. She is loved and sorely missed by many. For a complete biography, please visit www.mem.com. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helena Gilewich. Leona is survived by her daughter, Alicia Whincup; sister, Linda Moate; brothers, Claude Gilewich and Randy Gilewich; father, Stan Gilewich; and nieces, Dana, Tamra and Candace. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Donations can be made to Nevada Center for Missing Loved Ones, http://www.ncmlo.org/
