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Javier Leon Obituary

A Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday evening March 14, 2004 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Corning, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday at the church for Javier Leon. Mr. Leon passed away Thursday March 11, 2004; he was 56. Born November 26, 1947 in Mexico, he attended schools there and later married Sara Cortez March 27, 1972 in Mexico. They came to live in Chico in 1974; they also lived in Durham for 14 years. Mr. Leon worked as a custodian for the Durham Unified School District for 13 years. He was a member of the Catholic Church and served as Deacon for St. Mary's in Hamilton City, St. Dominic's in Orland, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Corning. He loved reading, camping, gardening, soccer, and window shopping. He is survived by his wife Sara of Chico; eight children: three sons, Antonio of Washington, Javier Jr., and Danny, both of Chico and five daughters Juana Diaz, Martha Alvarez, Lupe Leon, Teresa Leon, and Sara Leon all of Chico; nine grandchildren; and 10 brothers and sisters. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so in his name the Trust fund of Javier Leon in care of the Bidwell Chapel who is in charge of all arrangements. Burial will be at Chico Cemetery.

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Mar. 13, 2004.

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vaosa leon

March 25, 2004

you will be greatly missed by everyone who has been touch by your love and laughter. I for one have been blessed to have known you. I thank you for everything you have done for me. the world would be a better place if it had more good people like you, who in one lifetime has helped so many others....

Stan Sinor

March 21, 2004

Although I knew Javier for just a few years, I knew him to be a man who "cared" about everyone he met, and truly loved his wife and family. We worked together for Durham Unified School District. I will always remember his greeting me whenever he saw me with a smile and a hug and offer to help in any way he could. He was a fine man. I miss him already. My sympathy and prayers to Sara and all of the family.

Jose Revelo

March 19, 2004

My brother Deacon, my prayers are with you and your family. Your friendship will be treasured in my heart. When you gave yourself to others your actions spoke for you. Thanks for sharing some of your time with me and my family. For you Sara, I would like you to feel free to come to me for any help. My family and I love you. Until we meet again.



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Pedro Fuentez Jr

March 15, 2004

God Bless you and your wonderful familia. I will miss you, Padrino. I am so sorry I was unable to be there, But I promise to come visit very soon. My prayers go to mi madrina and the rest of the familia. I always looked up to you, that is one of the reasons I had asked you to be there for me. I promise I will be there for you and your familia.

Thomas Family

March 15, 2004

We the Thomas family want to express how sorry we are in the loss of Mr. Leon. We never had the true honor of meeting him in person but we always saw his smile that he conveyed to those he spoke to. We will miss him tremendously.

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