Esperanza "Hope" Leyva

Our condolences and prayers for you and the family. Mrs. Leyva taught Noel the first semester of 1982. She encouraged him and whatever he chose to do while he was in her class. She was an inspiring and loving teacher and person. She always saw the good side of everything! Noel chose education as his profession. He started out as an assistant, and the students who needed extra help in math and reading. He went on to teach fourth and fifth grade. He is now on assistant principal at an elementary school. Mrs. Leyva is a teacher he remembers. We loved Mrs. Leyva

Daniel, Sylvia and Noel Taylor

My heartfelt sympathies to the family of Hope Leyva. She taught at Booker T. Washington with my mom, Angie Medina, where they became friends for many, many, years. She always had a genuine smile on her face. A very good person we were blessed to have met. Rest in peace Hope. ❤

My condolences to the family. Mrs. Leyva was my third grade teacher and she also taught my sister before so she was always calling me my sisters name. She was an awesome teacher!!! Rip Mrs. Leyva..

Zeke, so sorry for the loss of your loved one Hope. You two were an inspiration for getting me to read at the Boy's Club, I will never forget that ever. RIP Hope

My love and prayers are with Zeke and the family. Hope was always a person who shared her love of teaching and children. Her dedication to her family, classroom, and the teachers she worked with was a measure of her love for all of us.

So sad to hear that Hope had passed. She was such a great person. My condolences to you Zeke and all the family.

Dear Zeke and Family,
We are so sad to hear this sudden and tragic news. Hope’s kindness, loving heart, and patience will be treasured and appreciated forever! Spending time with Hope, made our lives better. She loved and adored her “ three wonderful guys” and her beautiful sister! She will protect and love you always.
Forever Friends,
Darlene, Steve, & Philip

My condolences for the loss of this lovely and kind woman. Her smile was so welcoming and her gentle spirit was very genuine. May the good Lord and his blessed mother keep Hope safe in heaven. Take care and God Bless. Susana V. Castillo.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Deepest condolences to you and your family. May God bless you and your family.

What an extraordinary woman and a blessing to all her family and friends. Her smile and laughter could light up any room. Holding the Leyva family in our hearts.

Mrs. Leyva you were such an awesome teacher. You will definitely been missed. May you R.I.P.

I am so sorry for the family's loss. I know Hope will be greatly missed by all of you. I worked with Hope at BTW for many years. She was one of God's special souls. A kind and generous person to me.

So very sorry for your loss primo. Praying for God to comfort you at this time. Joe & Rose Coca

Please accept with deepest sympathy our heartfelt thoughts for the Leyva family. When losing someone as precious to your family as Hopie . It is not only a loss to your family but also a loss to everyone that knew her. You could always count on her to make everyone in her presence feel special. Please know that many caring thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.

My condolences to the Leyva family. I met Ms. Leyva at Booker T. Washington she was a great teacher to my son. May the perpetual light shine upon her. Rest in Peace Esperanza "Hope" Leyva.

My deepest condolences to the Leyva family. May the Lord give you comfort during this difficult time! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Marie Misquez

Our sincere condolences to the family, Hope was a great and sweet person that will always be remembered! May she Rest In Peace!

Our deepest condolences and may God give you all strength in your time of sorrow.
Joe & Cathy Jimenez

Dear Zeke y Familia,
The Quiñones familia is saddened by the passing of Hope. We send our condolences and blessings. Que en paz descanse Hope.
Luis e Isabel Quiñones

My condolences to the family. Hope was a beautiful, wonderful lady! May she rest in peace at her parents side.

Dear Zeke and family—I’m sad for the loss of your sweet Hope. The world is a lesser place without her kind presence. May you find strength and peace during this difficult time. My heart is with you.

Zeke and Family,
Our deepest condolences at Hope's passing which caught us by complete surprise after her great FB posts of your unexpected and extended holiday visit with the family. Hope was a strong and good friend and colleague at Booker T. She was part of our Fundraiser Friends group, which consisted of those of us with kids in sports or clubs selling their fundraiser stuff to each other during the year. I so much appreciated her efforts in keeping the La Washa group together after our retirements, even though I was never able to attend. I always loved to see the pics and info she'd post on FB about those gatherings. Gambling Granny and Zeke ran into us on a trip to ABQ as we were visiting the local casinos, also. She had a planned itinerary laid out to visit each up and down the Rio Grande. While we shared the last name Holguin, we were from different "matas" in southern NM, and yet, Booker T made us family. Que Dios la tenga en paz.

Our sincere condolences to Zeke and the Leyva family. May she RIP.

I will miss you greatly my dear friend. My deepest Condolences to your family.

Hope was the greatest cheerleader for her peeps!
She was a dear friend who will be dearly missed

We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Hope. What a beautiful soul and lovely lady who will be remembered by all who knew her. Zeke, please know our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time of loss. Our love In Christ,

Our condolance and prayers for family may you rest in peace my beautiful friend you will be greatly missed

We are heartbroken to hear of Hope’s passing. Hope was my “Words with Friends” buddy and we chatted while playing each other. She loved her family and was so excited to spend Christmas in Florida with Derek and Demery, and what completed her joy was Travis surprising them by traveling to Florida to watch The Dallas Cowboys. I sure will miss our games and chats! Hope and Zeke have always been welcoming to Jaclyn’s extended family, remembering Hope’s fantastic brisket and Chile con queso at their home for family get togethers. To the Leyva family, May the Lord comfort you as you grieve for Hope! God bless Hope!

Hubby Juan and I, want to express our sincere condolences to Zeke and family, on the loss of beloved wife, Hope. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Hubby Juan aka Johnny Brito, fondly remembers Hope, working at the Las Cruces Boys Club, during Juans Assistant director of the Boys Club. Wife Tina also remembers Zeke and Hope’s hard work and dedication during their college years, working at the Boys Club. Juan & Tina Morales Nuñez.