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Yolanda Carmín LeGrande
Sunrise: June 15, 1959
Sunset: December 9, 2025
Yolanda Carmín LeGrande (née Jones), age 66, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Havre, Montana. Born on June 15, 1959, in Wiesbaden, Germany, Yolanda lived a life marked by resilience, courage, humor, and an unmistakable presence that left an impression wherever she went.
Early Life
Yolanda Carmín LeGrande (née Jones) was born June 15, 1959 in Wiesbaden, Germany. She was the 5th child born to Octavius and Lourdes, as the first daughter.
Because her brothers expected another boy, they didn't call her by her birth name, and instead named her Charlie Brown. That nickname stayed with her throughout her whole life. Truth be told, although she hated it, she laughed in later years when her brothers still referred to her by said name.
Due to her father being active duty military, most of Yolanda’s elementary and middle school years were in different geographic locations. These places included New Jersey, Alaska, New Mexico, and Okinawa. It was right before eighth grade that her father retired and they found a place to call home… El Paso, TX. Yolanda went to Irvin High School where she met the love of her life, Rickey Owens.
Life was going well for Yolanda in her senior year… she was in love, she was working, she had plans to follow in her father’s post-retirement footsteps and become an accountant until, tragedy struck. December 11th of her senior year her father, the person she admired most, died suddenly. His death was a profound loss that shaped much of Yolanda’s life moving forward.
Her Legacy
Yolanda was a woman of strong personality who never blended into the background. She liked to stand out and had a rare gift for cooking, connecting with people, and often made friends wherever she went. Her family loved to joke that she was the only person who could end up invited to a stranger’s wedding after striking up a conversation in the grocery store checkout line. And everyone who knew her could probably share at least one memory of her many dishes and pastries.
She was resilient, funny, and deeply human. She worked many jobs over the years and once embodied the spirit of a true Renaissance woman. She started small businesses, including a catering company, and eventually found her calling in caregiving. After witnessing mistreatment in the medical system while her eldest daughter was hospitalized, Yolanda chose to pursue work in healthcare. She became a CNA and hospice nurse, known for her advocacy, compassion, and insistence on fair and dignified treatment for her patients.
20 years ago, Yolanda made a powerful decision to walk away from addiction. July 12 became her personal Independence Day, a date she proudly claimed as the moment she chose freedom and a better life, without entering a formal program. That choice reflected her determination and strength.
In an act of courage, Yolanda eventually left Texas, and became a travel nurse. Along the way, she fell in love with Havre, Montana, and when the opportunity arose to stay, she embraced it fully and made it home.
She was a mother who often said her greatest accomplishment was creating “amazing and beautiful children,” which she credited to her own mother's advice: "find something you’re good at and stick to it." She cherished her sleep, adored sloths and Baby Groot, and enjoyed sharing pieces of her life on social media, keeping friends and family entertained and connected.
Above all, Yolanda lived with boldness. She brought humor, presence, and purpose into the final season of her life, and her legacy lives on in the many people she touched.
Family
Yolanda is survived by her children: Chavon (spouse Qahseem), Preston, Angelica, and Jessica. She is also survived by her siblings: Octavius “OJ” (spouse Kathy), Enrique “Ricky,” Ricardo “Tony” (spouse Ann), and Marcella “Marcy” (spouse Alexa).
She leaves behind grandchildren: OcTavion, Demetrius, Juvoni, Alicia, Taya, Hailey, and Mialyn; and great-grandchildren: Antonio Jr., Aariya, and Yazmine, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
She is reunited in rest with her father Octavius, her mother Lourdes, her brother Jose, and her former husband Rickey Owens, with whom she had reconnected later in life.
Special love and gratitude are extended to her extended family and friends in Texas and Havre, Montana, who were a meaningful part of her journey.
Celebrations of Life
A celebration of Yolanda’s life will be held in Havre, Montana, after the holidays. Family and close friends will also gather to celebrate her life on June 6 in El Paso, Texas. Those interested in attending are encouraged to contact the family for details.
Flowers & Donations
Flowers are not necessary, but may be sent either to Montana now or to El Paso in June. If you feel led to make a donation in her honor, contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation of America: Memorial donations can be made to Hospice Foundation of America online or by mail. Visit https://hospicefoundation.org/donate to donate online or print a donation form and mail with a check payable to HFA at:
Hospice Foundation of America 1707 L St. NW, Suite 220 Washington, DC 20036
Sunrise: June 15, 1959
Sunset: December 9, 2025
Yolanda Carmín LeGrande (née Jones), age 66, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Havre, Montana. Born on June 15, 1959, in Wiesbaden, Germany, Yolanda lived a life marked by resilience, courage, humor, and an unmistakable presence that left an impression wherever she went.
Early Life
Yolanda Carmín LeGrande (née Jones) was born June 15, 1959 in Wiesbaden, Germany. She was the 5th child born to Octavius and Lourdes, as the first daughter.
Because her brothers expected another boy, they didn't call her by her birth name, and instead named her Charlie Brown. That nickname stayed with her throughout her whole life. Truth be told, although she hated it, she laughed in later years when her brothers still referred to her by said name.
Due to her father being active duty military, most of Yolanda’s elementary and middle school years were in different geographic locations. These places included New Jersey, Alaska, New Mexico, and Okinawa. It was right before eighth grade that her father retired and they found a place to call home… El Paso, TX. Yolanda went to Irvin High School where she met the love of her life, Rickey Owens.
Life was going well for Yolanda in her senior year… she was in love, she was working, she had plans to follow in her father’s post-retirement footsteps and become an accountant until, tragedy struck. December 11th of her senior year her father, the person she admired most, died suddenly. His death was a profound loss that shaped much of Yolanda’s life moving forward.
Her Legacy
Yolanda was a woman of strong personality who never blended into the background. She liked to stand out and had a rare gift for cooking, connecting with people, and often made friends wherever she went. Her family loved to joke that she was the only person who could end up invited to a stranger’s wedding after striking up a conversation in the grocery store checkout line. And everyone who knew her could probably share at least one memory of her many dishes and pastries.
She was resilient, funny, and deeply human. She worked many jobs over the years and once embodied the spirit of a true Renaissance woman. She started small businesses, including a catering company, and eventually found her calling in caregiving. After witnessing mistreatment in the medical system while her eldest daughter was hospitalized, Yolanda chose to pursue work in healthcare. She became a CNA and hospice nurse, known for her advocacy, compassion, and insistence on fair and dignified treatment for her patients.
20 years ago, Yolanda made a powerful decision to walk away from addiction. July 12 became her personal Independence Day, a date she proudly claimed as the moment she chose freedom and a better life, without entering a formal program. That choice reflected her determination and strength.
In an act of courage, Yolanda eventually left Texas, and became a travel nurse. Along the way, she fell in love with Havre, Montana, and when the opportunity arose to stay, she embraced it fully and made it home.
She was a mother who often said her greatest accomplishment was creating “amazing and beautiful children,” which she credited to her own mother's advice: "find something you’re good at and stick to it." She cherished her sleep, adored sloths and Baby Groot, and enjoyed sharing pieces of her life on social media, keeping friends and family entertained and connected.
Above all, Yolanda lived with boldness. She brought humor, presence, and purpose into the final season of her life, and her legacy lives on in the many people she touched.
Family
Yolanda is survived by her children: Chavon (spouse Qahseem), Preston, Angelica, and Jessica. She is also survived by her siblings: Octavius “OJ” (spouse Kathy), Enrique “Ricky,” Ricardo “Tony” (spouse Ann), and Marcella “Marcy” (spouse Alexa).
She leaves behind grandchildren: OcTavion, Demetrius, Juvoni, Alicia, Taya, Hailey, and Mialyn; and great-grandchildren: Antonio Jr., Aariya, and Yazmine, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
She is reunited in rest with her father Octavius, her mother Lourdes, her brother Jose, and her former husband Rickey Owens, with whom she had reconnected later in life.
Special love and gratitude are extended to her extended family and friends in Texas and Havre, Montana, who were a meaningful part of her journey.
Celebrations of Life
A celebration of Yolanda’s life will be held in Havre, Montana, after the holidays. Family and close friends will also gather to celebrate her life on June 6 in El Paso, Texas. Those interested in attending are encouraged to contact the family for details.
Flowers & Donations
Flowers are not necessary, but may be sent either to Montana now or to El Paso in June. If you feel led to make a donation in her honor, contributions may be made to the Hospice Foundation of America: Memorial donations can be made to Hospice Foundation of America online or by mail. Visit https://hospicefoundation.org/donate to donate online or print a donation form and mail with a check payable to HFA at:
Hospice Foundation of America 1707 L St. NW, Suite 220 Washington, DC 20036
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