With the sudden passing of Lead Pastor Leon Fontaine of Springs Church, many people are sharing their heartfelt thoughts on the impact he had on their lives.

On Saturday, November 19, Fontaine took his last breath on earth. His congregation in Winnipeg and Calgary were shocked by the news.

Fontaine and his wife stepped into leadership roles at Springs and have been there since 1994.

School and Beyond

Danica Charrière-Boux spent her entire childhood at Springs Church as she attended Springs Christian Academy from kindergarten until grade 12. She also attended their Masters’ program after high school and went to church almost every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.

“My mom was a part of the children’s ministry there so every time there was a service we were there,” says Charrière-Boux. “I remember having arm-wrestling competitions with Zach [Leon’s son] because all the staff/volunteer parents would stay later.”

While Charrière-Boux no longer attends Springs Church, she can see the positive impact it has had on her life.

“One of the biggest things I still see and notice in my business life is the spirit of excellence that Leon always taught. I feel very privileged to have grown up with the guidance that he had because I’ve had quite a beautiful life. Leon led the congregation to believe that nothing is impossible with God. I guarantee you that I wouldn’t be where I am today in both my businesses without his leadership.”

Charrière-Boux, along with so many, is still in shock at the news of his passing, just before his 60th birthday.

“It was very evident that he had eternity in mind because he set things up so that the church is still going to thrive. He wasn’t a selfish man.”

Before Springs Church

Clare Braun, a former pastor and former mayor of Niverville, knew Fontaine before he started as head pastor of Springs.

“I got to know him when he was just beginning in ministry in Selkirk with his dad,” says Braun. “I met with him on quite a few occasions just me and him. He had this really enthusiastic way of loving people. The thing that I knew from him early on was that he had a vision for outreach and ministry, something in him that was called to something bigger in terms of impact and influence.”

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