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Armando de Leon Obituary

Name: Service for Armando de Leon
Location: East Lawn Cemetery

de Leon, Judge Armando
Judge Armando de Leon, 82, born in Nogales, AZ, passed away May 4, 2017, in Tucson, AZ surrounded by his beloved family. Armando is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sylvia de Leon, five children, Louis Armando, Carlos (Anne), Lucinda (Mark) Helms, Arthur (Sonia), Anna Laurie, brother Hector (Casey) Garcia, 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Armando's passions in life were his faith, family, running, and community service. He graduated from University of Arizona School of Law, commissioned in Air Force Reserve, served as Phoenix City Council member, completed Air War College, served as superior court judge in Phoenix, and retired as a Brigadier General. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 10:00 am, at St. Thomas The Apostle Church, 5150 N Valley View Rd, followed by concluding service with full military honors at East Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Anne's Convent 3820 N. Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750. "Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace." Arrangements entrusted to ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 520-327-6341.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 10, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Armando de Leon

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17 Entries

Mike Cianci

September 1, 2017

General De Leon was a great lawyer,judge, and military leader. He inspired me early in my JAG career and he was always willing and able to help me and others. It was my honor to serve with him. With deepest sympathy to the De Leon family

Colonel Charles Matthewson & Family

August 27, 2017

Dear Sylvia, Louis and the entire De Leon family: We learned of Armando's passing from the latest edition of the "Arizona Attorney" and were very saddened to hear the news. Armando was so gracious to our family during and after our Air Force years. From our time with him in San Antonio and later in Tucson, his leadership and friendship were instrumental to JAG-office success and social camaraderie. We will always remember his can-do spirit and his smiling face. With love and sorrow,

George Schade

June 2, 2017

My deepest condolences are with Armando's family. Armando was gracious, smart, funny, respectful, considerate, and eager to help. He was a giant help to the younger attorneys. I enjoyed speaking with him and sharing great stories.

Dave Cole

May 16, 2017

It was an honor to serve with Judge De Leon on the superior court bench. He was a fine man. Please accept my condolences.

corley

May 15, 2017

A kind man with a great sense of humor. I will always remember growing up with his great family.

Dawn Heinrich DuRocher

May 12, 2017

Carlos, very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love Dawn, Class of "79"

Melody Kolstedt

May 11, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember him fondly. Your old wolf street neighbor, Melody Kolstedt (Dodie Young)

Carmen Hodgers

May 10, 2017

Sylvia, May God give you the strength to bear the loss
of Armando. My prayers are with you and your family.
Carmen R. Hodgers......

Sister Polly Torrino, OP

May 10, 2017

My deepest condolence and my prayers for him and his beloved family. May he rest in God's loving embrace.

Ann McCarthy

May 10, 2017

So sorry to hear about your loss. I remember my husband, Mike McCarthy and I had wonderful times with Armando and Sylvia. We were there when he was sworn in as a Superior Court judge. Many Blessings to you and your family.
Ann McCarthy and Family

Pat

May 10, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort from your memories and from the support of loving family and friends, as mentioned at Proverbs 17:17. Please accept my condolences.

Al and Grace Rigoli

May 10, 2017

Sylvia, we send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Armando was a remarkable man, rising from a newsboy to the heights that he reached in all his endeavors

His was a life well lived. Comadre, Our prayers for you will continue, always.

Corinda Ross

May 10, 2017

I am very sorry to hear of my cousins passing. We spoke several times over the phone about the paternal family history but never met. My father was Carlos Jose Ross.
My hope is that his heavenly transition was calm and pain free.
Peace and blessings to his wife and family.

Andrea Austin

May 9, 2017

To the entire deLeon Family - you abide in the hearts and prayers of all of us. You have our sympathies and deepest condolences. May the arms of Jesus wrap around you, hold you close and give you peace.

Consuelo Ross Williams

May 9, 2017

I'm sadden to hear of my paternal cousin's passing. I recently reconnected with my father's relatives and members of the Rivera family. Armando and Sylvia were sweet and loving. They welcomed my daughter, Ariana, and I into their home on N. Swan. They told us about our family history and we filled in gaps of family history they weren't aware of. My cousins Art Leon and Frank Bennett also helped the family reconnect. I am one of the granddaughters of Mama Cuca (Refugio). My abuela and bisabuela lived in Nogales and in Barrio Anita (Tucson, AZ). Cousin Armando, I Thank You, I love you and you won't be forgotten.

Photo of Armando singing with a University of Arizona Spanish club

H. Rene Ramirez

May 9, 2017

Armando was a dear member of our extended Richards and Ramirez families. He was a great mentor to me, and was always giving of his time and knowledge. Our thoughts, prayers and gratitude are extended to Armando's family.

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