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Dapo Leoni Obituary
He was a graduate of Hanford High School class of 1997.
Dapo was a supreme athlete and excelled in soccer, football and volleyball.
He loved education and continued his quest for learning in colleges in Santa Barbara, Visalia and San Jose.
He joined the US Marine Corps and served 4 years in South East Asia and other areas throughout the world.
Dapo is loved by many for his kind and gentle heart.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, especially his mother Diana Leoni and brother Mwongola Leoni-Mativo.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dapo Leoni
Nicole Turner
October 9, 2011
Dapo, your family will continue to be in my prayers. I remember you as a funny, smart, and just all around good guy. Your smile and the way you used to twist your face sticks with me the most. Find comfort in the arms of the Lord our God... I love you, friend..
Tyler Faruzzi
September 29, 2011
Dapo,
You were one of the first friends I ever made and I always looked up to you as a big brother. Some of my best childhood memories involve you and me running around causing trouble in the neighborhood. I am glad that when I moved back to california we were able to reconnect. I always enjoyed the time we spent together and I knew I could always count on you. I can remember one of the last times we hung out you were playing with my niece ashlyn and I can remember thinking how good you were with her. You will truly be missed.
Kathi Gulley
September 25, 2011
Dapo, you were born into the arms of a mother who loved and cherished you. Eventually, you were joined by a little brother who felt the same way. I knew you through the conversations I had with your mom, and understand the depth of her devotion to you. I pray that you are at peace and know that your connection to your mother and brother has not ended, but remains. Love doesn't die. Let them feel your spirit when they need it most, and remind them that you are near with little signs. Your precious little family of three is in my prayers. By reading your condolence messages here, you were loved by man.
Karen Schneider
September 13, 2011
Dapo you will be missed. You were one of my most dedicated soccer referees who wasn't afraid to hand out a red card went it was warranted. You always had the best interest of the players in mind. I remember how excited you were to give and economics lesson to the Pioneer kids. You made me laugh and I enjoyed your sweet gentle spirit. I hadn't seen in awhile but I kept up with your coming and goings through your mother. May you rest in mental and physical peace. I will miss you.
Gladys Hill
September 12, 2011
Diana,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son.
I pray God's comfort over you and your family.
sidney littlejohn
September 12, 2011
man it hurts to find out that some one i will be forever close too pass away. Dapo u will always be loved and never forgoten. i will always keep ur memories alive.i sit back and think about the times when we used to ride the bus too and from visaila you would keep a brotha laughing and when i feel on hard times and didn't have a place to lay my head for the night or two you was there for me like a tru friend / brother would and i love you for that bro. i miss and love you bro and i wont say goodbye beause we will see one another again. i know that you are in heaven with the father watching over us all and i just want to say one thing before i close and that is. thanks for being there for me and i love and miss u bro. untel we meet again . your friend & bro sidney littlejohn
Roslyn Lewis
September 12, 2011
I'll always remember how you use to make us laugh in high school, you were the greatest. You will be greatly missed Dapo.
waquana smith
September 11, 2011
Rip Dapo I still remember all the times we shared at howard chapel AME ZION during black history mth.may u rest in peace
dapo leonie
September 11, 2011
JESSIE CERVANTES: GOD BLESS
DAPO LEONIE
September 11, 2011
WE LOVE U MEJO! FOR EVER AND EVER. WILL SEE U AGAIN ONE DAY! MAY GOD BLESS U AND FORGIVE ALL OUR SINS SO THAT ONE DAY WE CAN ALL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN IN GODS KINGDOM!
Genevieve M
September 11, 2011
Dapo, It is stuck in my head that you will always be that little boy in Elementary school that made me laugh. May you rest in peace among the angels.
September 11, 2011
Dapo you will be truely missed. You were just a sweet guy as well as a good friend. My prayers are with his friends & family. I know he is in a better place & is now our guardian angel from above. Deserea Ancheta (Central Coast, CA)
toccara collins
September 10, 2011
miss dapo... <3
shakira williams
September 10, 2011
you will truly be missed Dapo!! hold the hand of the Lord and find peace. ~Shakira Hamilton-Williams
reina carter-sanchez
September 10, 2011
RIP Dapo! my prayers are with his family and friends during this hard time.. may you find comfort in jesus.
Christina Johnson
September 10, 2011
I remmber Dapo from high school. he was nice. i am so sorry for your loss. i pray for you to have faith and hope and believe that there is a higher power with great reasons for these things which we cant explain. love and luck always.... Christina (Chrissy) Hickey Johnson
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