Leonids Barbans Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Leonids Barbans of Grand Rapids, Michigan is shared. Leonids passed away on September 4, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Leonids will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Leonids by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Leonids is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Leonids’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.

He was predeceased by: his wife Maralyn Barbans; and his son Michael Barbans. He is survived by: his stepchildren, Raymond A. Punches Jr. (Chris), Tammi L. Harvey (Michael) and Joni L. Pantelin (Craig); and his grandchildren, Angela Miedema, Ginger Beaudin (Ben), Shawnell Pantelin (Erica) and Nicholas Pantelin (Dez). He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-grandchildren.

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