Hazel Leniz

1931 - 2009

Hazel A. Leniz died July 19, 2009 in Elko, Nevada. She was born in Columbus, Ohio to Charles and Hazel Kegg on Dec. 26, 1931. She moved to Carlin, Nevada in 1972. Hazel was President of G.A.R. in Ohio, and Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge. She was President of the Carlin P.T.A. for many years. Hazel was employed as site manager of Carlin Senior Center for four years, U.S. Census Bureau for six years as survey interviewer until 1992. She retired from Limited Coin at Raley's in 2001 after working as change person for almost thirteen years. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, brothers – George and Bruce Kegg and sister – Dorothy Mc Coy, husbands – Earl Drennen and Lawrence Hughes. Hazel is survived by her husband – Jose Leniz, sons – Randall Hughes (Mary) of Carlin, Earl Drennen (Temple) of Denver, Colorado and Tim Leniz at home. Sister – Mrs. Nancy Manly, brothers – Harry and Charles Kegg of Columbus, Ohio, grand daughters – Mandy La Cole, Brandy Rice and Rae Jean Hughes of Idaho and Cynthia Hughes of Carlin and two grand sons – Gabrial and Jacob Drennen of Denver, CO. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the Elko Basque Clubhouse. Inurnment will be Friday, July 24, 2009 at the Carlin City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Elko Basque Club, Carlin Senior Center or a charity of you choice.