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Leonard Pritikin

Las Cruces, New Mexico

May 17, 1920 – Jul 19, 2018 (Age 98)

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BORN
May 17, 1920
DIED
July 19, 2018
AGE
98
LOCATION
Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Leonard Pritikin passed away peacefully in his home on July 19, 2018.Leonard was born on May 17, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Anna Pritikin. He graduated from Crane Tech High School in 1938 and began a photo engraving apprenticeship. On February 19, 1940 he enlisted in the Marine...

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We meet a lot of people, both good and not so good, on our journey through life, but Leonard was one of the really good guys. Him being from Chicago and me from St Louis, we would kid a lot about the Cardinals and Cubs (although I'm not so sure he was kidding). He will leave a lasting memory on those of us that were priviliged to know him. God speed!
Kelly

We moved to Las Cruces in 2007 and Leonard became a father figure, mentor, card playing buddy and introduced me to single malt scotch.

I learned more about the depression, WWII, Chicago and of course the Cubs from him than any school teacher or book.

He was the most active person in The Boulders with season tickets to most of the Aggie games, the symphony, Lions Club and Tuesday night cards.

Ruth and I missed him when he moved back to Silver City and said our good byes...

Leonard volunteered every Friday from 9-12 at WNMU Museum. I was the Museum Manager at the time and we spent time during slow periods learning about each other. He had made it a point to know as much as possible about Mimbres culture and led visitors on an informative tour of the collections. My best memories are visiting 3-4 grade schools in costume retelling living history from the perspective of the character. He, a Medal of Honor winner from Ft. Bayard and I, one of the first school...

Semper Fi!

During this time of great sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, may our Father, the God of peace, give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

My sincere condolences to your family.
May God's promise comfort and sustain you during this difficult time. (John 6:40).
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