Florence Leona Sonnleitner

Florence Leona Sonnleitner was born on Monday May 6, 1940, in Saskatchewan, and was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother,  great grandmother and friend who touched the lives of everyone she encountered. She was as welcoming as her open door, offering a safe space to all who needed it. Florence embodied kindness, generosity, and warmth. She spent 30 years serving as the Night Supervisor at Bow Valley Lodges, where her caring nature made a lasting impact on the residents and staff alike.

A profound lover of life, Florence found joy in the simple pleasures. She loved traveling to new destinations, relishing moments spent playing cards with family and friends, and quietly observing the beauty of birds and flowers in nature. Afternoons were often reserved for cherished coffee dates around the kitchen table with friends, where much laughter and stories were shared and sometimes in solitude with the company of resident chickadees. 

Florence passed away on Saturday October 19, 2024, in Calgary, Alberta, leaving behind an enduring legacy and a large, loving family. She is survived by her children: Debra Landrie (Randy), Kevin Sonnleitner (Sylvia), Kelvin Sonnleitner, Bruce Sonnleitner (Raechell) of Calgary, Alberta and Deana Sonnleitner (Jonathan) of Smoky Lake County, Alberta. Additionally, she is remembered fondly by  her sister Doris Poitras, brother Allen Pambrun (Bev) and sister-in-law Anita Pambrun; Her grandchildren, Jessie Shepard, Jamie York, Cole Sonnleitner, Brandon Sonnleitner, Dustin Sonnleitner, Kyle Sonnleitner (Doug), Karl Sonnleitner (Christine), Darcy Koch, Nathan Benson and Tristin Sonnleitner (Taylor); numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

Florence's family and friends are comforted to know she has been reunited with those who left us too soon, including her beloved son Brian Sonnleitner, her parents Edith and William Pambrun, her sisters Lillian Pambrun, Irene McDonald (Hugh), Anna Pambrun, Iris Pambrun   and Mary Cornell (Don), and her brothers Roy Pambrun and Clifford Pambrun, as well as her sister Edna Campbell, and her brother-in-law Jim Poitras.

The warmth of Florence's spirit will be celebrated during visitation on October 25, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by her funeral service at 2:00 PM, both held at the North Battleford United Church, located at 1301 102nd St., North Battleford, SK. A graveside service will follow on October 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM at North Battleford Municipal Cemetery in North Battleford, SK.

Florence Leona Sonnleitner may have departed from this earth, but her spirit and love will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. She will be missed dearly, yet cherished for the beautiful moments shared and the love she radiated so freely.