EDWARD LEIR, beloved husband of Joyce Leir, passed away from complications following cancer surgery on September 20, 2011 at the age of 80 years.

Ed is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; his daughter Lenore (Larry) Moore of Calgary; his son Dale (Karen) Leir of Regina; his granddaughters Erin Moore (Darren Pollard) of Calgary and Janet (Carey) Luxford of Edmonton; his grandsons Matthew Leir of Regina and Christian Leir of Kamsack; and his great-granddaughter Leila Luxford of Edmonton.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at MARTIN BROTHES RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 - 4 Street South Lethbridge, with Reverend Trevor Potter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, as Ed was a 15 year cancer survivor, memorial donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation c/o Tom Baker Cancer Clinic, 1331 - 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 or the ""Edward Leir Caring Hearts Tribute Fund"" c/o Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation, 960 - 19 Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 1W5.