Leo (Hector) Campos Aldunez
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Leo Campos Aldunez on May 20, 2026.
He will be eternally loved by his wife Carmen, son Hector, daughter Sara, son-in-law Eric, his sister Maria Elizabeth, and Carmen’s daughter Diana and son-in-law Cyrus.
Leo was born January 2, 1955 in Santiago, Chile to Julia and Hector. As a young man he studied communications and television production and was passionate about social justice and politics. Like many Chileans, Leo ultimately had to flee the Pinochet military dictatorship in Chile and arrived in Manitoba in 1979.
After settling in Canada, Leo met and married Gail Silvius and they happily raised their two children. After living and working in Manitoba and Quebec, the family moved to Edmonton in 1985. Leo had a very diverse and dynamic career in Canada. He worked for Canada World Youth, the Edmonton Immigration Services Association, was self-employed and volunteered for many organizations and political campaigns he strongly supported.
He was very creative and engaged in many cultural activities, from coordinating monthly coffee houses at Tools for Peace in the 1980s, playing guitar and percussion with a band, producing a documentary film called Los Machos about toxic masculinity, writing poetry, and being involved in various theatre productions. Leo had an entrepreneurial spirit and successfully ran his online Community Networks business for many years and was a founding member of Wayfinders Business Co-op. In 2014, he was recognized with an award from Edmonton’s Latin American Chamber of Commerce.
A renewed love and joy entered Leo’s life when he met Carmen Gonzalez Miranda. They were married in 2018, and shared much love and laughter together and with their many friends and family. They enjoyed travelling to Maryland, D.C. to spend time with Diana and Cyrus and the welcoming extended family, and recently travelled to New York City for a memorable adventure.
Leo was immensely proud of his children Sara and Hector, and loved them both very deeply. His great bear-hugs and warm smile will be missed by his many compadres and friends with whom he cherished spending time discussing life and politics. Leo regularly shared insightful reflections and favourite inspiring quotes.
One such quote by John Lennon he recently shared said, “Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” While Leo has left us too soon, he truly lived a full life of friends and smiles!
Celebration of Life for Leo Campos
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Venue open at 1:00 PM)
Riverdale Hall
9231 100 AVENUE NW – T5H 0A4
Attendees are encouraged to wear colourful clothing.
Randal Adcock says
Leo was a seasoned community organizer, a relentless campaigner for truth, goodness, social justice, and he was a great friend.
We spent many hours in discussions of the human condition and what small business community can do to help make a better world.
But the loss is felt most deeply by his loving wife Carmen, his daughter, Sarita, and son, Hector. My condolences 🙏.
Michael Hoyt says
My sincere condolences to Leo’s family and friends.
To me, Leo was a creative force. He seemed to draw from a deep wellspring of passion, vigour, and imagination that continually found expression in the world around him. Whether through conversation, community involvement, or the causes he embraced, he brought energy and purpose that inspired others to think, create, and engage.
I was especially struck by his commitment to social justice and his belief that people could work together to build a more humane and compassionate society. He carried his convictions with both intensity and generosity, inviting others into reflection, dialogue, and action. In his own quiet way, he also encouraged men and boys to bring out their best selves for the love of community, helping them see that strength and care belong together.
Some people move through life quietly; others leave a current behind them that continues to ripple outward. Leo was one of those people. The energy he invested in his community, his ideals, and the people around him will continue to be felt by those who had the privilege of knowing him.
May his memory be a blessing and a source of strength to all who loved him.
Lloyd Litke says
Leo was larger than life, and his energy and enthusiasm were infectious. He was a gift to this world, and I am better for having known him. Go in peace and love, old friend.
Paul Cheung says
As far as I remember way back in probably 2004, I knew Leo through TCNG when I was working at the ethnic radio station CKER FM101.9. In the beginning we communicated through email. Then we met up for coffee at the Three Bananas Cafe at Churchill Square. We talked about social issues and exchanged ideas.
Leo was an insightful individual with strong justice ethical principles. Later Leo introduced me to the concept of Wayfinders Business Co-operative and connected me with Randal Adcock. We had coffee at the Tims occasionally. I enjoyed brainstorming with Leo under the influence of caffeine. By the way, Leo was my tallest friend in my social network. I felt I was a little kid when standing next to him. He was Hagrid to me, but I am no Harry Potter.
Leo, I was very fortunate to knowing you. You will be dearly missed always. Your legacy lives forever.
Shreela Chakrabartty says
My heartfelt condolences 💐 to Carmensita, Sara and Hector for this sudden loss. When I read Pablo Neruda, I cannot help but hear Leo’s voice. His life and love was generous. He leaves a very large hole in our communities.