By Cassandra Szklarski

WINNIPEG — Renowned sculptor Leo Mol, whose bronze statues have earned a distinguished place on Parliament Hill, in Vatican museums and in his beloved home of Winnipeg, has died. He was 94.

It is with great sadness that the Loch Gallery announces the passing of our artist, Leo Mol on July 4, 2009 in Winnipeg at age 94. Leo Mol’s work included paintings, porcelain figurines and stained glass, but it was his bronze sculptures that earned him a distinguished place on Parliament Hill, in Vatican museums, Embassy Row in Wahington D.C. and in his beloved home of Winnipeg.

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