Juliana Leonzio

Mrs. Juliana Leonzio (nee Busniuk), age 84 years, passed away peacefully in Hogarth Riverview Manor on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

Juliana was born in Fort William on February 20, 1937. She worked at various jobs throughout her life. Juliana met Guido Leonzio and they were married on November 10, 1956. Together they settled down on West Christina Street and started their family. In addition to their own kids, Guido and Juliana gave back for over 50 years, by fostering many children, giving them a better life. Family was Juliana's biggest passion, and she always looked forward to time spent with all of them.

Juliana enjoyed sewing and was a great seamstress. She also loved cooking, making many delicious dishes, including perogies and cabbage rolls, for her relatives and friends. She was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Catholic Women's League.

Juliana is survived by her son Gary (Donna) and their children Jordan (great-grandchildren Korbin and Kohyn) and Jessica (Brendon); daughter Cheryl (Barry) Henry and their children Lisa (Ash) Gibbs (great-granddaughter Makayla) and James; son Richard (Sandra) and their children Allan, Christopher (great-grandson Kyran) and Amanda (Ryan) McGill; son Greg (Donna); daughter Michelle (Ron) Morriseau and their children Paul (Emma) and Kara (great-granddaughter Katrina); daughter Teri (Rob) Aiken and their children Chelsea (Travis), Kelsey and Matt (Colleen) (great-grandson Austyn); and longtime foster son, Vance Montgomery. She is also survived by her brother, Joe Busniuk and sister Audrey Bienvenue; sister-in-law Clara Morettin as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Guido (February 2021); her parents Emen and Annie Busniuk; sisters Olga Fehr, Irene Chicoine, Pearl Mastrodomenico, Eva Pidluzny, Ellen McLean, Sandra Inman and Pauline Lungul; brothers Paul, Steve and Peter Busniuk as well as several in-laws and other relatives.

A heartfelt thank you to the staff of 5-North at Hogarth Riverview Manor for their comforting care and compassion shown to Juliana during her time there. Thank you as well to volunteer Ruth for her Tuesday visits, which Juliana always loved.

A private family service for Juliana will be held and interment will take place in St. Patrick's Cemetery at a later date. Should friends so desire, donations made in memory of Juliana to the Alzheimer Society of Thunder Bay would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Westfort Chapel, 420 West Gore Street at James.