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Roberto Leyva

1921 - 2007

BORN

1921

DIED

2007

Roberto Leyva Obituary

Roberto Leyva, 85, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Rosary: 7 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Chapel.
He was preceded in death by one son, Ignacio Leyva; and a grandson, Andrew Godoy.
Survivors: Wife of 61 years, Celia Leyva; sons, Robert Leyva Jr., Johnny Leyva and wife, Lina, and David Leyva; daughter, Leticia Godoy and husband, Louis; daughter-in-law, Teresa Leyva; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Dolores Leyva; and brothers, Mariano and Jesus Leyva.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Sep. 25, 2007.

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Lupe Godoy

September 25, 2007

You'll always been remembered in our hearts.

Mary Jane Vallesteros

September 25, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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