WYBENGA, Leo Wybenga

It is with great sadness that the family of Leo Frank Wybenga announce his passing on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the age of 76. Leo was born in Zwagerbosch, Friesland, Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in 1951 where he grew up in Blytheswood before moving into Leamington. Leo is survived by his wife of 51 years Jean (nee Fielding), children Mark and Michelle (Chris Wickham); granddaughter Teleene Nesta Vogel; best cat friends Colby and Mama Kitty; siblings Jane Vandenberg (Joe), Lambert Wybenga (Lorie), Sophie Jones (Dan), and Teleene Bonkink (Gerry); several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Leo is predeceased by his parents Frank (1986) and Barbara (nee Koster, 2014).

Leo worked for Ford Motor Company of Canada in Windsor for 35 years, and later Shoppers Drug Mart in Leamington for 10 years. He was a founding member and director of the Essex County Bass Anglers fishing tournament series, and an active member of the South West Outdoors Club. Leo enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, photography, putzing in his shed, up-cycling pallets into myriad wooden creations, gardening, and watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Lions.

Leo passed peacefully, quietly and painlessly, surrounded by his wife and children at his side just as he wished. Leo’s family would like to thank the care team at St. Elizabeth‘s, especially nurses Shelley and John; as well as the staff and volunteers at Erie Shores Hospice for providing such compassionate care and comfort in his final days. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Visitation will be held at Reid Funeral Home., 14 Russell St., 519-326-2631., on Friday October 17, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to the Erie Shores Hospice Foundation. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.