LEIS, Sharon Barbara LEIS

She passed away peacefully at WRHN Midtown on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose warmth, faith, and love for family touched all who knew her.

Sharon’s greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She treasured every gathering, conversation, celebration, and moment spent together. Whether attending sporting events, sharing meals, or simply visiting around the table, Sharon made each person feel deeply loved and valued.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Randy Leis (Connie Hebebrand); Terry Leis (Holly); Connie Leis (Matthew Sitka); Jenny (Gregg Stockdale); and Angie (Mike Barker).

Cherished grandmother of Madison Leis; Duston Hebebrand (Carmina); Hailey Hebebrand (Stu); Sam Leis; Ben Leis; Clara Leis; Chloe Sitka; Naomi Stockdale; Ryan Stockdale; Brianne Barker (Brayden); and Travis Barker.

Proud great-grandmother of Jade and Quinn Jolly, and Margot and Ronan Hebebrand.

Sharon Barbara LEIS is survived by her siblings Kathy Dow, and Sandra Scheerer (Mark); and fondly remembered by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Wayne Leis (Joyce), Wes Leis (Janice), Donna Britton (Brian), Denise Gingerich, and Wendy Gingerich, and also greatly missed by her nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Willard Leis, by her parents Melvin and Dorothy (Shantz) Gingerich, by her father-in-law and mother-in-law LeRoy and Vera Leis, brothers Robert Gingerich, Wayne Gingerich, and Bruce Gingerich.

Sharon enjoyed many simple pleasures in life. She was a faithful fan of the Boston Bruins, loved travelling, spending time with friends playing cards, preparing Tuesday dinners, and participating in her Bible Study group. She was a dedicated member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where her faith was an important part of her daily life.

Above all, Sharon was a believer in Jesus Christ, and her faith guided the kindness, compassion, and strength she shared with others throughout her life.

Her family wishes to thank the staff at WRHN Midtown for their care and compassion shown to Sharon and her loved ones.
Sharon’s legacy of love, faith, laughter, and devotion to family will be treasured forever.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, on Tuesday, May 26, from 5 – 8 and on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 1 – 3 & 5 – 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Steinmann Mennonite Church 1316 Snyders Road East, Baden, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:00 with interment to follow in the adjoining cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Wilmot Family Resource Centre or Waterloo Regional Health Network foundation through the funeral home.

Personal condolences can be posted for the family at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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