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Leonard "Lenny" Collins

1953 - 2013

Leonard "Lenny" Collins obituary, 1953-2013, Riverside, CA

BORN

1953

DIED

2013

Leonard Collins Obituary

LEONARD "LENNY" COLLINS Leonard "Lenny" Collins was born on September 30, 1953 in Santa Ana, California. He passed unexpectedly on September 28, 2013 in Riverside, CA. Lenny served in the United States Navy. He was a successful business owner of Collins Camera from 1982-1987. As of May 23, 2013 he earned A Certificate of Achievement for completing Alcohol/Drug Studies at San Bernardino Valley College as an Honor graduate with a 4.0 grade point average which means that he earned an "A" in every course completed. Lenny is survived by his wife, Connie Collins and her children, grandchildren, and great grandchild; his siblings, Wilfred (Sonny) Collins, Estella Maria Nunez, Drucilla Bjorn, Gourley Collins, Efren (Red) Collins, Jasmine Schmidt, Samuel Collins, and their respective spouses; his children, Kenya Haugen, Kahlea Odom (her husband Edcardo), Leonard Yahreen Collins (his wife Lacie Jo), Eli Collins; grandchildren, Zakira Haugen, Timothy Odom, and Alyssa Jo Collins. Wake Services are Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 4pm-8pm at the Montecito Mortuary. The funeral service is Friday, October 11, 2013 at 10am at Zion Elect, Church of God in Christ.

Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 8, 2013.
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Red Collins

May 22, 2016

The entire Collins family is like family to me and I love you all. My love, prayers and heart felt sympathy are with you all. God loves you and I do too. I can imagine Lenny praising God in His
presence along with Mom & Dad Collins and my mom, Gloria McGee. You all will be in my prayers. I love you ALL forever.

Danyell McGee-Croom

October 10, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May all the good memories you had with your dad help you through this difficult time. May The Lord comfort you and your family. May the peace of the Lord rest on you all. May his soul rest in peace. God bless you all. Love, Khadijat Enessy

Khadijat Enessy

October 9, 2013

Sorry for your loss,Kahlea. You and your family are in my prayers.

Patrice Bryant

October 8, 2013

May your soul rest in peace sir

Osezua EKHOMU

October 8, 2013

I'm so sorry I won't be present to celebrate his life. I will be with you all in spirit as we release him to the angels!

Mosa Collins

October 8, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Marie NUNEZ

October 8, 2013

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Memorial Events
for Leonard Collins

Oct

10

Wake

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Montecito Mortuary

CA

Oct

11

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Zion Elect, Church of God in Christ

CA

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