1Census 1921 - Canada, Alberta; District 6 Edmonton West; Sub-district 89 Edmonton West; page 14.
Leo LeBlanc is listed as Son; single; 4 years old; born in Manitoba; father born in Quebec; mother born in Manitoba.2Information provided by Marilyn Fransen (nee Bone), Email Carol Pizer to Jim Cosgrave, 25 Aug 2015.
Identified that Leo Arthur Le Blanc was born 8 apr 1917.3Newspaper - Edmonton Journal, Page B4, 4 Feb 2003.
"LeBLANC, Leo Arthur
On the morning of February 2, 2003 Leo passed away at home after a long fight with cancer.
Leo was born on April 8th, 1917 in La Pas, Manitoba. He leaves to mourn Regina his wife of 49 years and his daughter Tracy Brown (Gord) and son Mark. Leo was a loving husband and father.
Leo went to school in Edmonton and in 1941 joined the RCAF as an Aviator until 1947. In 1947 Leo started an air charter company in the Canadian Arctic. In 1951 Leo rejoined the RCAF as a pilot instructor stationed in Trenton. In 1953 was transferred to Penhold, Alberta. He then transferred to France in 1956 where he retired in 1961. After retiring from the RCAF he lived in Edmonton and owned and operated a furniture refinishing business until his 65th birthday. He loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed Horse Shoeing and was a keen student and researcher of UFO's. Another favourite pastime was feeding and studying the birds common to Alberta. The family would like to thank Dr. Friedman and Dr. Marvin Wiesler for their wonderful care and compassion. Also a special thanks to Shauna and the homecare staff.
A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers please make your donations to the Salvation Army and the Canadian Cancer Society."
1Newspaper - Edmonton Journal, Page 38, 20 Nov 2013.
"LEBLANC, Regina Rose
April 20, 1927 to November 12, 2013
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. Regina has passed away and has now joined her loving husband Leo and best friend in heaven. She leaves to mourn her children Tracy and Mark. Regina was born in Edmonton and lived in Edmonton most of her life. She had fond memories of time she spent with her husband and children. No service planned. Donations can be made instead of flowers to the Red Cross."
1Information provided by Marilyn Fransen (nee Bone), Email Carol Pizer to Jim Cosgrave, 25 Aug 2015.
Identified that Delia Cleare Le Blanc was a daughter of Arthur Le Blanc, was born 12 Apr 1928 in Edmonton, Alberta, and was married 25 March 1948 in Calgary, Alberta.2Information provided by Carol Pizer, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 25 Aug 2015.
Indicated that Della passed away two weeks ago.3Newspaper - Calgary Herald, 13 Aug 2015.
"Della C. PEARN
Della C. Pearn passed away at Rockyview Hospital on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the age of 87 years. She was born in April of 1928 in Edmonton, AB. Della was predeceased by her twin sister, Delia, of Denver, CO, in 2014. She is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and the U.S. At Della's request, no service will be held. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca."4Information provided by Marilyn Fransen (nee Bone), Email Carol Pizer to Jim Cosgrave, 25 Aug 2015.
Identified that Della Cleare Le Blanc married (1) Donald McKinnon on 25 March, 1948.
1Information provided by Marilyn Fransen (nee Bone), Email Carol Pizer to Jim Cosgrave, 25 Aug 2015.
Identified that Delia Cleare Le Blanc was a daughter of Arthur Le Blanc, was born 12 Apr 1928 in Edmonton, Alberta, and was married 25 March 1948 in Calgary, Alberta.2Information provided by Carol Pizer, Email to Jim Cosgrave, 25 Aug 2015.
Indicated that Della passed away two weeks ago.3Newspaper - Calgary Herald, 13 Aug 2015.
"Della C. PEARN
Della C. Pearn passed away at Rockyview Hospital on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the age of 87 years. She was born in April of 1928 in Edmonton, AB. Della was predeceased by her twin sister, Delia, of Denver, CO, in 2014. She is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and the U.S. At Della's request, no service will be held. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca."4Information provided by Marilyn Fransen (nee Bone), Email Carol Pizer to Jim Cosgrave, 25 Aug 2015.
Identified that Della Cleare Le Blanc married (2) Edward James Pearn on 1 December, 1959.
1Information provided by Marilyn Fransen (nee Bone), Email Carol Pizer to Jim Cosgrave, 25 Aug 2015.
Identified that Lela Lauria Le Blanc married Robert William Small, who was born 26 November, 1913 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.2Census 1916 - Manitoba, Saskatchewan & Alberta, Saskatchewan; District 30; sub-district 1; Enum. Dist. 18; City of Swift Current; page 22.
Robert William Small is listed as son; single; 2 years old; born in Saskatchewan; Presbyterian; Irish; speaks English; does not speak French.3Information provided by Marilyn Fransen (nee Bone), Email Carol Pizer to Jim Cosgrave, 25 Aug 2015.
Identified that Lela Lauria Le Blanc married Robert William Small on 15 November, 1941 in Vancouver, BC.
1Census 1921 - Canada, Alberta; District 6 Edmonton West; Sub-district 89 Edmonton West; page 14.
Lela LeBlanc is listed as Daughter; single; 2 years old; born in Alberta; father born in Quebec; mother born in Manitoba.2Information provided by Marilyn Fransen (nee Bone), Email Carol Pizer to Jim Cosgrave, 25 Aug 2015.
Identified that Lela Lauria Le Blanc was born 1 March 1919, married 15 November 1941 in Vancouver, BC, and died in 1996.3Information provided by Marilyn Fransen (nee Bone), Email Carol Pizer to Jim Cosgrave, 15 Aug 2015.
Identified that Lela Lauria Le Blanc was born 1 March 1919, married 15 November 1941 in Vancouver, BC, and died in 1996.4Newspaper - Arizona Republic, Page CL27, 13 Mar 1996.
"Lela L. Small, 77, of Canada, a winter visitor to Casa Grande, a homemaker, died March 11, 1996. She was born in Canada. Survivors include her husband, Robert W.; daughters, Adrienne Rogers, Bonnie Knokal, Judy Naylor, and Mary; son, David; three sisters; one brother; 16 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Services will be held in Canada. Cole and Maud Mortuary, Casa Grande."5Information provided by Marilyn Fransen (nee Bone), Email Carol Pizer to Jim Cosgrave, 25 Aug 2015.
Identified that Lela Lauria Le Blanc married Robert William Small on 15 November, 1941 in Vancouver, BC.