Leona Faye Wakeman Mounce 1955 – 2013
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Leona Fay Wakeman Mounce announces her passing on January 19, 2013. After a battle with cancer, Leona passed inpeace surrounded by her loving family, husband and best friend Gerry Mounce, their four boys Richard, Michael, Bradley and Christopher, mother-in-law Beverly Mounce and two daughters-in-law DanielleCowland and Heather Mounce.
Born in 1955 in Victoria, Leona was the daughter of Jean and Len Wakeman. Right from the start she had a love and passion for life, people and animals. In her teenageyears the Wakeman’s moved to the farm on Bryn Rd where they could celebratetheir love for horses and riding. While attending Claremont High SchoolLeona met the love of her life Gerry Mounce. As the high school years faded the two began to build their lives together, their love strengthened and in 1980 they were wed.
Leona received her law degree in 1980 after attending both UVic and UBC and was asked to join the BAR in July of 1981. Over the years her and her husband worked very hard together building their businesses in contracting and law. Although successful and a dedicated worker Leona’s first priority was her family. From 1983 to 1990 the two gave birth to four boys. From that moment on Leona put her heart and soul into making her family’s life as joyous, carefree and loved as possible. Over her thirty-three year marriage the two raised their boys to have a love for life and familyjust as they did.
Her remarkable ability to love, encourage and live life along with each of her loved ones was a true inspiration. To everyone she met she became a confidant and did anything she could think of to support them. What gave her the most joy was experiencing the happiness of others. Her love for life was celebrated by travels and trips which always included as many friends and family as possible. Through the years she has played a mothering role to many pets, friends and family. She was a beautiful human who was a constant reminder of love and a true inspiration for those who knew and admired her.
Although her life was sadly shortened, she made it a goal to enjoy it until the end by surrounding herself with love and constant adventures. Those she leaves behind will truly miss this amazing and devoted daughter, mother, friend and wife. We can take solace in the fact that we know she’s at peace with all her loved ones. Her husband and sons will continue to try every day tocarry on the love, devotion and kindness she instilled in them.
The Mounce family wishes to thank Dr. Brian Winsby and Victoria Hospice for their care and support. The Mounce family would also like to thank everyone for their condolences and kind thoughts during this difficult time. A celebration of Leona’s life will be held at the Mary Winspear Center at Sansha; 2243 Beacon Avenue; Sidney, BC starting at 11 am on February 2nd 2013. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please give donation to Canadian Cancer Society.
Forever missed and loved by family and friends. Condolences may be offered below.
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We are terribly saddened by your loss and extend very sincere condolences to you, Gerry, and your family. From Mark, Leslie and everyone at the marina.
our thoughts and hearts are with Gerry and the boys ,Leona was a warm and giving lady,There are no words to ease the pain, just take each day at a time, little tiny steps and remember the great love and joy ,Leona brought to her family and friends,
We wish to express our sincere condolences to Gerry and the entire Mounce famiy.
Love you and miss you. Hugs to you all, aloha
We met Leona through her care for her mother, who lived upstairs to us. We watched how she made the comfort and care of Jean her priority, she was truly a remarkable woman. On more than one occasion she shared a laugh with Glenn over his recent horse experiences, always ready with a quick word of encouragement. We are sorry for the loss of this great spirit, and wish the family peace in this time. She was a remarkable woman.
what a shock !… so sorry for your loss…
Dear Gerry, Richard, Michael, Brad & Critter: We are deeply saddened by your loss. Leona was an inspiration to us all for her love of life, her family & recently for her bravery. We shall miss her very much in our little part of the world in West Saanich. Love from Barbara & Bill
Dear Gerry, Richard, Mike, Bradley and Critter,
You have lost your dear wife and mother, there are no words I can say to replace Leona’s great love for you all and yours for her. You will carry her soul with you forever, she was and will continue to be a strength to you all, I will always have her in my heart forever, she is a part of me, she taught me what the true meaning of life is and I am going to try to live the way she did. Leona and I had some amazing chats these past few years, when the going gets tough I will remember her incredible strength to take the best and run with it, not to waste time questioning…I am always a phone call away. Please come to me when you are in need of anything. Leona was always there for me. She will be greatly missed. Love to you all in this difficult time Jill and the rest of the Carson family, Michael, Peter also sends his condolences and has asked me to tell you all he is thinking of you too. xoxoxox
There are no words to express my sorrow for all the family and friends.Leona was my first childhood friend,she had a love of life and always showed that in every way. Growing up there was never a day we didn’t spend together,she always told me she would marry Gerry and have a beautiful life..She will always be in our hearts.With her beautiful smile shining on us all.
Sorry for your loss. I knew Leona in grade school and junior high from the Fairfield area. Re connected with her over at Wendys many yrs ago. She was always a kind, loving and caring person. She will be missed by many