Obituary of Leopoldino 'Leo' J.P., M.D. (December 6, 1941) Assis
On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, with his wife Sharon (née Bucholz) beside him, after a long series of illnesses, Leo passed away peacefully at home in his sleep. Leo will be kept alive in the hearts and minds of his wife Sharon, mother Valentina, brother Doug’s family Lourdes & William, sister Maria Eugenia Pareja’s family Waldemar, Jackie, Josianne, Jocelyne, Jeicimara, sister-in-law Bernadette & Sandra Assis, Sandy Velikonja’s family Evan & Leah Jean and partner Steve Cope, Susan Lawrence’s family Peter, Mark & Gemma Rose and dear friend Barry Davidson, M.D. Leo was pre-deceased by his father Jose de Paula Assis and his brother Gilberto. Leo’s medical life began in Brasil where he earned his medical degree. After choosing a residency in New York, a year later he opted for Canada. At St. Boniface Hospital, he met Sharon, married in 1977, and they began their life together in Canada. Leo took pride in his career as a radiologist which began in 1974, becoming a neuroradiologist in 1979, and continued practising until his retirement in 2009. His professional journey took him through Sao Paulo, New York, Winnipeg, Kingston and London. Although a neuroradiologist, he had a special passion for teaching and enjoyed his time with residents, technicians and nurses; and it did not stop with medicine. Leo was a willing teacher for anyone wanting the secrets of his cooking. Throughout his life, the love of food and wine often took centre stage and many knew him for his ability and interest in these topics. A Celebration of Life for Leo will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., at Grosvenor Lodge, 1017 Western Road, London. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the London Multi Organ Transplant Unit www.LHSF.ca, in memory of Dr. Leopoldino Assis. Please join the family for hors d’oeuvres and wine after the service as we reminisce highlights of Leo’s life.