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Imogene Leon Obituary
Ventura, CA
After suffering a lengthy illness, Imogene Ann Leon, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went to be with Our Lord on Friday, August 7th. She passed away peacefully while in the arms of her loving husband and surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born December 18, 1928, on a farm in Indiana, Imogene was a model of loving Catholic motherhood. She prayed the rosary every day, attended Mass as often as possible and took her children to monthly Confession, whether they needed it or not!
She found great joy in the unique beauty of each family member, and lived to nurture them all, taking care of others before thinking of herself. With a generous and loving heart, she was famous for her cards and letters to ALL family members to celebrate every occasion, as well as her frequent care packages of homemade cookies and beef jerky. Everyone who met her tried to get onto her mailing list!!
Imogene spread joy wherever she went. She had an incredible sense of humor and saw the positive in everybody and in all situations, even in difficult times. She surprised everyone with her witty comments, even while she struggled with increasing pain. Her strength was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Imogene is survived by Manny, her adoring husband of 66 years, with whom she had five children - David, Yvonne, Cynthia, Kathleen, and Steven - and 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and her sisters Arlene, Fayma and Kay,
Services for Imogene include:
Visitation at Santa Clara Mortuary Chapel from 4:00 to 8:00 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm: Wednesday, August 12 Funeral Mass: Thursday, August 13, 10:00 am Santa Clara Church
Burial to follow at Santa Clara Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Imogene Leon
Lara Ekman
August 19, 2015
Beautiful family because of a wonderful lady. Love to the Leon family.
Connie Lyons
August 16, 2015
We always enjoyed our visits to California to be with Aunt Imogene and her family. They made us feel special and treated us like royalty. I will especially miss her stories, her laughter and the way she reminded me of my mom and my grandma. We will continue to keep her family in prayer.
August 13, 2015
I just read about the loss of your mother. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Fondly,
Yvonne Fortier
Jo Coltrara
August 13, 2015
To all the family. You each will have your memories of her in your heart forever. Time will never take these away. She was such a blessing to you all. My constant prayers and thoughts are with you every day.
kathy farrokhi
August 12, 2015
We will all miss her
Curt McGinty
August 12, 2015
Loved you Aunt Imogene. You were the best! You're with other angels now.
Maria Aguilar Marin
August 12, 2015
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. The pain never goes aqua but the memories will always be there. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Karen Como
August 12, 2015
Imogene and Manny are a wonderful example of deep love and commitment not only to each other but to all who know them. We will miss Imogene's beautiful smile and laughter. Our thoughts and prayers for Manny, a deeply devoted husband!
August 12, 2015
Imogene (and Manny) was such a friendly and funny lady, that we always looked forward to seeing, which was never often enough. We had the pleasure of staying the last night or two with them while on our honeymoon almost 34 years ago (because we ran out of money!)We share the same wedding day, September12! She raised an amazing family and will be missed by so many folks, including us. Sent with love and prayers, Jerry And Sue Nowell
Barbara Longley
August 12, 2015
Privileged to know he. Imogene was a wonderful caring person, and her love for her family was an inspiration. Praying for the family.
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