MR. LEONARDUS STEYNEN, loving and caring husband of Hannah Steynen-Rijpstra, died early Friday morning, July 5, 2013, at St. Michael's Palliative Care Centre, after a brief illness. He was 70 years old.

Leo was born in Bandoeng, Java, Indonesia (Former Netherlands, East Indes), on October 16, 1942. His family returned to the Netherlands in 1952. He was certified as a Journeyman Machinist and Draughtsman at the age of 17. After 2 years in the military, during a trip to Switzerland, he met his sweetie and future wife. Leo and Hannah were married August 11, 1965 in Amersfoort, Netherlands and immigrated with their twin daughters to Alberta, Canada, in April 1968.

Leo leaves behind his wife Hannah of 48 years, 2 daughters Leona and Kim, 2 sons Marc and Quintin each having their own families as well as a proud legacy of 12 grandchildren. He also leaves extended family in the Netherlands. Leo is predeceased by an infant son, Bart and 2 sisters, Anneke and Trees.

The Celebration of Leo's life is significant in that it will occur exactly 50 years after meeting his beautiful wife, Hannah. The Memorial Service, led by Pastor Steven Reynolds will be held Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 1614 5 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB.

Because of the tender care Leo received at St. Michael's Care Centre, donations may be made to the ST. MICHAEL'S UNIT - 1400 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4V5, instead of flowers.

Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca