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Leonardo OTERO Obituary

OTERO, Leonardo O. Born in Tubac, AZ on October 20, 1923, died June 9, 2017. He hailed from a pioneer family and was forever proud of his deeply rooted heritage. He was a self-employed barber for over 60 years, having attended school on the GI bill after serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. Leo was a proud member of Los Descendientes de Tucson. He is survived by three children, Yolanda Otero Powell, Luci (Stan) LaVelle and Leo Jr., also by six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. His zest for life was evident for all of his 93 years. Vaya con Dios Dad. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, 2017, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (North Chapel) 204 S. Stone Ave. Mass will be offered at 3:00 p.m. at Ann's Church, 11 Calle Iglesia, Tubac, AZ, interment to follow at Tubac Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jun. 18, 2017.

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Autumn Hintzke

July 5, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of your passing Leo! I enjoyed getting to know you and your family. I loved hearing your stories and I will be happy I knew you. My condolences to your family.

Tommy McDonald II

June 24, 2017

I lived with Leo 5 years. He was a WWII Army Vet...I am a Vietnam Vet..He was funny and he is "gone but not forgotten !!"

Tommy McDonald II

June 24, 2017

I lived with Leo almost 5 years.He was a WWII Army Vet..I am a Vietnam Army Vet...He was a great caring guy and had a great sense of humor..He will truly be missed. "He's gone but not forgotten !!"

Yolanda Powell

June 20, 2017

My Dearest Dad, I knew this day would come, but you were such a fighter. You seemed to bounce back from whatever came your way. I started to wonder whether you were going to live to be 105! You lived a long life taking each day with such calm, not letting things get you down. You had a great attitude Dad, maybe that's what kept you going for so long. After Mom died 7 months ago now, it was so evident that with her she took a part of you, and although you were no longer together, you still couldn't live without her. You missed her so much, you just wanted to be with her. You were a good man Dad. I will miss you so much, but I take comfort in knowing that you and Mom are finally together again. In the last few months of your life, you would tell me you were going to die of "tirizia." I had never heard of that word, "tristeza" yes. You said the meaning of that word "tirizia" was sadness and a broken heart. Your heart need not be broken anymore Dad. You've come to the end of your journey. I love you Dad, Yoldie, daughter #1, as you would refer to me.

Shirley Gastelum Crew

June 18, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

June 18, 2017

I'm sorry to hear of Mr. Otero's passing. I was his home health nurse for some time last year and enjoyed working with him and his family. QEPD

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