BORN
1935
DIED
2016
Maria Leon Obituary
Maria Realme Leon, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, September 27th. She was 81. Her presence will be dearly missed especially as Matriarch to 7 brothers and sisters. After working at Mark Twain MS as Head Cook, she retired with SAISD after 25 years and became an enthusiastic traveller. She was born in Allende, Coahuila, México to Miguel L. and Herminia F. Realme on June 2, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Reynaldo De La Fuente; her second husband, Enrique Leon; sons, Ismael and Roberto De La Fuente and her brother, Miguel F. Realme. She is survived by her sons, Ricardo and Miguel Angel De La Fuente (Caroline); daughter, Nereida R. De La Fuente; sisters, Anna Maria Realme, Marina R. Cerda and Herminia R. Esparza; brothers, Manuel F. (Gloria), Raul F. (Diana) and Alfredo F. (Maria) Realme and Francisco Realme (Julia). Also left to cherish her memory are 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 2nd from 3pm until 9pm. Rosary at 7pm at Castillo Mission Funeral Home. The procession will depart the funeral home at 9:30am on Monday, October 3rd for a 10am Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1710 Clower. Interment will follow at First Memorial Park Cemetery.
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RICARDO DELAFUENTE
September 8, 2025
Hello my Dear Mother, How I will miss you every day. I will miss calling you, it was great to bounce things off you or simply have conversations about anything or anyone. You worked hard to provide for us, you gave from your heart, you helped your family even when we were in need. You helped open my eyes to helping people freely, it's a gift to help without anything in return. I love you, always did. We had our problems but we learned to work through them with God's help, we came to a place where we could love each other and I thank God for and I thank God for you. Love you Mom, you're in my heart and my one true love.
Melissa Villela
October 3, 2016
Thank you for all of the years of smiles, laughter, the amazing food and the caring but always completely honest conversations that we shared. Most of all thank you for loving & caring for Clare in the way that you & Aunt Neddy have. We love you, "Lala" & our hearts will never forget you.
Melissa & Clare
Maria Rodriguez
October 2, 2016
Maria was a wonderful stepmother and gramdmother. I met her during my teenage years. She was always sweet and loving. She welcomed our family into hers and treated us as if we were her own. I was honored to have her as a stepmother and grandmother to my children. She was always there for me when i needed somebody to talk to. She was a wonderful role model to myself and those around her. I will always remember her sweet smile and beautiful nature. I pray that God comforts our family in this time of sorrow.
Clarissa Arevalos
October 2, 2016
Our strength and wisdom come from you and always will. We will always remember Tia Chita as a willful, intelligent and beautiful woman. We all learned to never quit from you Tia. Rest In Peace and thank you for everything you have left with us. Love you always, Clarissa cerda arevalos
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Raul & Diana Realme
October 2, 2016
We love you and will miss you...may the perpetual light always shine upon you.
Rosendo (Ross) Esparza
October 1, 2016
Tia.....I love you.....I am sooo glad I got to see you in person last August here in Washington State when you visited....all those times you were here...are so dear to me....especially when you came to see me when I was near death myself with primo Ricardo.....rest in peace my beautiful Tia...your an angel with God now with our other family.....always in my heart and thoughts Tia......Rosendo (Ross) Esparza....son to your sister...Herminia Realme Esparza
Coco
October 1, 2016
How painful death of a loved one can be. My empathy for your loss of a mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, and friend. May you find comfort from the God of all comfort who will give your family the strength needed.
Veronica Realme Escobar
October 1, 2016
My favorite memory of Tia is running up Santa Monica from granma and granpas house and before I can run wild in Tias house a big hug and a kiss had to be given before I can do anything.
To think that was so long ago but is still fresh in my heart and mind...
Tia was a pillar of strength and beauty inside and out, she will be missed and I am so sorry you lost your mom...
Love you always,
your prima Roni
October 1, 2016
May the God of all comfort give you his peace during your time of loss to help you endure. Phillipians 4: 6,7
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