Leslie Dennis Voechting, late of Weyburn, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in the Weyburn General Hospital at the age of 72 years. Leslie was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Mabel Voechting; his twin brother, Wesley; step-mother, Margaret and brother, Glenwood. Leslie is survived by his son, Troy; sisters: Janet McNeil, Yvonne (Carl) Von Hagen, Barbara (Milton) Wheler, Norma (Hal) Langedahl, Lorraine Voechting (Dave Rowlands), Claudine (Mark) Rose; step-brother, Gregory (Pat) Kulak along with several nieces and nephews. Les was born a twin to Wes on June 8, 1940 on the farm home Northeast of Tribune. His early years were spent on the farm at Tribune. As a young adult, he moved on to various places and various jobs throughout his lifetime. Unfortunately, when in his twenties, mental illness surfaced in the form of bi-polar disease and this plagued him for the rest of his life. Afer a debilitating accident in 2008, Les made his home in Bison Manor in Weyburn, where he lived comfortably until his illness in March of this year. A memorial service for Leslie was held on Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church, Weyburn with Rev. Mohandas Barnabas, officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date. For family and friends so wishing, in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Leslie may be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association, Weyburn Branch, 404 Ashford Street, Weyburn, SK S4H 1K1. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn (306-848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com "Our family serving your family"
