Leonard "Len" Rudolph Karnafel

September 22, 1947 –March 25, 2014

Len passed away peacefully with family at his side at Victoria General Hospital.

Len is survived by loving parents, Andrew and Yolona, his sister Connie Doss (Charles) Regina, SK, his niece Ariel Haug (Sven) Gravelbourg, SK, nephew Braden (Nicole) Regina, SK, great nephews Dominic Doss, Oslo and Bridger Haug, aunt Terry Enns, as well as numerous cousins. He had a very special relationship with his godchildren Rex and Maddy Martin, and their mother Carla Bannerman.

Len was born in Winnipeg and raised in Fort Garry. He attended Vincent Massey Collegiate and Red River College. His entire career was in the Grain Trade achieving progressively increasing levels of responsibility. Len was best known for his grain merchandising skills and achieved legendary status with everyone involved throughout North America in the Oat trade. Len also acted as a mentor to a myriad of younger people entering the trade. He coupled his extensive trading expertise with a great sense of humour and quick wit. Len took pride in the fact that he was a member representative for XCAN Limited and Manitoba Pool Elevators at the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange. Len had diverse interests that he loved to share with friends and family. He enjoyed all sports, especially boxing, was an avid golf enthusiast, most recently as a member of the Wildewood Club. He loved cars, a good cigar and sharing meals with friends and family. Len was loved by all that met him. He truly was someone that people wanted to be with whether that be on a golf course, social event or simply to spend the day with. One always knew there would be good conversation and lots of laughter.

Our family wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to our niece and cousin, Edie Bannerman. We greatly appreciate her care, kindness, and endless support for Len and our family. We also wish to express our gratitude to Len’s dear friends for their compassion and support.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Len’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in his memory may be made to the Victoria General Hospital Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice.