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Patricia Illescas Obituary

Patricia Margaret Leonard Illescas, age 72, of Houma, LA passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Patricia loved helping everyone. She had a heart of gold. Patricia enjoyed helping with her grandbabies. She was an amazing mother and grandmother. Patricia will be missed by all who knew her. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Maria Lucia Illescas (Mario); granddaughters: Gabriella Ofelia Hernandez Mendez and Leonora Maria Hernandez Mendez; grandson, David Jose Hernandez Mendez; sister, Sandra Eschete; and brothers: Spencer (Ruby) Leonard and Robert "Bobby" (Carmalee) Leonard. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Jose Jorge Illescas Pineda; her parents: Ethel Marie Matherne Leonard and Harry James Leonard; sister, Linda Ortego; and son-in-law, David Hernandez Mendez. A memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please assist the family with funeral expenses. Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Patricia Leonard Illescas, please visit our floral store. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Patricia Leonard Illescas, please visit the Tribute Fund.

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Published by KADN on Jul. 7, 2025.

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