Dr. Rex Leach (WCVM ’70): 1940-2009
Dr. Rex Leach
Dr. Reginald (Rex) Leach, a 1970 graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), died suddenly on March 20, 2009, during a family holiday in Mexico.
Born in Cabri, Sask., on July 14, 1940, Leach earned two degrees from the University of Saskatchewan: a BA (Honours, Biochemistry) and his DVM degree from the WCVM. After one year in Shoal Lake, Man., Leach and his family moved to Swan Lake, Man., where he practised veterinary medicine for 38 years and became an integral part of his community.
In his obituary, his family describes Leach as a man who “had a passion for learning, whether it was keeping abreast of developments in the veterinary profession, figuring out how something worked or learning about history, cultures or people.” Throughout his career, Leach was always an enthusiastic supporter of the WCVM, and he volunteered his services and expertise to many community organizations and events.
Leach is survived by his wife Beverley, their son Braden and two daughters, Mallora and Christine, and his four grandchildren — Aidan, Christopher, Maia and Jack. A memorial service was held in Swan River on Monday, March 30. Memorial donations in Dr. Rex Leach’s memory may be made to the Community Foundation of Swan Valley, Box 1509, Swan River, Man., R0L 1Z0. Please click here to read the full obituary for Dr. Rex Leach.
