AMSPERGER, Rev. Leo August  -   Passed away peacefully, at Humber River Hospital, Toronto, on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the age of 100.

Beloved brother to Paul Ramsperger and his wife, Louise; and uncle to many nephews and nieces.

Predeceased by his siblings, Anne, Charlotte, Cecilia, John, Arthur, Theresa, Marie, Pauline, Patricia, Catherine, and Rita (Betty).

Father Leo was well known for his deep faith and dedication to the Catholic Church as an ordained priest for 70 years. He genuinely cared for all humanity, was very generous, and lived a life of service to the Lord.

After his official retirement, he continued in his role as a priest, assisting at St. Ignatius Martyr Parish in Maynooth, and with the celebration of daily

Mass in a chapel in his country home, welcoming friends and encouraging them in their journey of faith. He enjoyed gardening, spending time outdoors and enjoying the birds.

Upon his transition to St. Bernard's Retirement Residence, he continued to offer Mass, daily, from an altar in his room. A "servant of the Lord," a mentor, a brother, a friend, he was always an inspiration and an example of deep faith. He will be greatly missed by many.

Visitation will take place at St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church (51 Hwy. 127, Maynooth) on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., with Father Malachy Ekezie presiding. Visitation will also take place at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (263 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto) on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. A High Requiem Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., with Father Daniel Utrecht presiding. Interment at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Thornhill.

As expressions of sympathy, donations, if desired, will be accepted at: Madonna House, Combermere, St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, or Our Lady Seat of Wisdom, Barry's Bay, and would be appreciated by the family.