Leonardo Breiz

Leonardo P. Breiz Was taken from us suddenly & unexpectedly on October 5, 2010, by a heart attack, while working on his car. Leonardo was born October 18, 1953 in Sipocot, Camarines Sur, Philippines. In 1971 he immigrated with his family to San Francisco, USA. Of that family, he is survived and mourned by his mother, Ceferina, siblings Marlyn (Dan), Edwin (Nory), Floro (Cynthia), Honesto (Maureen), Lorna (Chris) and Francisco "Kiko" (Maria), predeceased by his father, Orlando, and brother Francisco "Tinapai". Joining his siblings in grief are his beloved partner, Linda, her son Jeremy and daughter Natalie, his adoring children Leonardo "Boogie" Jr. (Nadia) and Daniel (Racquel), Nina (Carlos) and Emily (Marina), and his precious grandchildren Siena, River, Stella and Levi. All who knew Leonardo will forever cherish the memory of how our lives were lit by his incomparable smile, his gentle wisdom, gracious demeanor and pure spirit. Leonardo was a self-made man, a bright star, honored "Kuya" to his brothers and sisters, devoted father, provider and shining example to his children, hero and guardian angel to his entire family, loving companion to Linda, and so much more to so many: esteemed employee and co-worker, prodigious mechanic, seasoned traveler, fisherman, outdoorsman, gourmet cook, smooth Salsa dancer and life-long learner. Admired by all for his many virtues and talents, he could fix any broken thing, untangle any knot, solve any problem, and he generously shared all these skills whenever his help was needed, which was often. He once wrote, "...Sacrifice is I think one of the nice things that a person can do for another", and he lived by that belief every day, always sacrificing for those he loved and never asking anything in return. He will be sorrowfully and eternally missed. Following a private family farewell, his remains will be cremated and borne to a final resting place to be determined. Family and friends are invited to honor and remember Leonardo on Sunday, October 10, 2010. For information and details, please call (650)291-6725.