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JOE LEYVA Obituary

Joe Leyva, Jr., 68, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011. Joe touched the lives of many people with his smile, generosity and maintained a trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Mr. Leyva served his country honorably in the Air Force. He is preceded in death by his father Jose Leyva, mother Eulogia Leyva, baby daughter Mary Grace Leyva and sister Josie Chavira. He is survived by his brother Manuel Leyva. His heart belonged to Rachel Leyva his wife of over 50 years, his children; Annette Leyva, Joe A. Leyva, Terry Ligon (Darren), Edward Leyva (Blanca), Patrick Leyva, his niece Linda Chavira and his faithful canine companion Mickey. His joy belonged to his grandchildren, Willie, Vanessa, Christopher, Briana, Sydney, Taylor, Ashley, Madison, Sebastian and his great-grandchildren, William, Maxwell and Zoe. Visitation for Mr. Leyva will be held Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer of the rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. at San Jose Funeral Home-East, 10950 Pellicano Dr., El Paso, Texas 79935 (915) 590-8700. Funeral Mass will be Friday, September 23, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Old Mission Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Pallbearers are Edward Leyva, Patrick Leyva, Darren Ligon, Wilie Diaz, Jr., Tony Chavira and Honorary pallbearer, Joe A. Leyva. We would like to thank his many doctors and nurses for their never ending compassion.

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Published by El Paso Times from Sep. 20 to Sep. 27, 2011.

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Mary Ann Villalobos

September 26, 2011

Dr. Leyva and family my prayers are with you and your family. My condolences to your Mother. The Lord grant you all peace.

Guus Kemmler

September 24, 2011

I also have fond memories working with Joe. My condolences to the Famaly.

September 23, 2011

I have fond memories of working with Joe. My condolences go out to you, Rachel and your family. Peter G. Baker (Mariposa, CA)

Your Compas,Danny & Sylvia Macias

September 23, 2011

Annette & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May the Lord give you strength and peace always.

Julian Tellez

September 22, 2011

Rachel and family, My prayers are with you all. . We must remember him for his great sense of humor and great person that he was. Let his memories live on and the Lord give you strength in this difficult time. God Bless you all. Julian (el negrito) Tellez

Maricela Leyva

September 22, 2011

"Tia Rachel and Family, Our deepest condolences on your loss. I will always remember my Tio by his warm hear,wonderful smile and laugh. He will truely be missed. May the Lord comfort you through this difficult time. We love you very much." Maricela Leyva and family. (Lander, Wyoming)

briana serna

September 22, 2011

Love you and miss you grandpa and forever you'll be in our hearts
thankyou for being the best grandpa i ever had please take care of our family

Yvette, Steven, and Samantha Leyva

September 21, 2011

Tia Rachel and Family,
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We love you very much!

Robert and Sandra Piseno

September 21, 2011

Our condolences to the Leyva family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. It was a pleasure to have met Mr. Leyva, he was so warm hearted and kind, it was a priviledge to have spent these past months with you, thank you for allowing us into your home.

Hector/Mary Hernandez

September 21, 2011

Rachel and family,
May the Lord bless and comfort you during this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

Dale & Cheryl Richter

September 21, 2011

Terry,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Deanna Maldonado

September 21, 2011

Annette,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on your Dad's passing. God bless you during this difficult time.

martha leyva

September 21, 2011

Rachel and family,
please accept my condolences on your loss. My prayers are with you,your family and may our lord give you strength and peace.

Martha Leyva

Adam Chavira

September 21, 2011

From all of us the chavira family sends you all are love we will miss you tio joe

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