Louis LeRoy Obituary
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Robert Lee
May 24, 2023
Dear Louis,
Your memory is with me, I remain your brother at TAAC.
November 17, 2014
Glad to have spent time with the family, sorry we never met you! Love the artwork.
Love, Debra Hunt (Amelia Leroy's Great Grand daughter)
Barb
November 2, 2014
I miss you Uncle Louis.
Arturo Ramirez
October 31, 2014
I was born in San Antonio, Texas and my dates might be fuzzy, but I returned to Trinity University in 1982. I met Louis in that era. He had his studio on Blanco and Fredericksberg. We would discuss art and politics. Andre Breton and revolution;Leon Trotsky and art and revolution writings and of course the relationship he had with Diego Rivera who asked President Cardenas to allow him asylum back in the late 1930's. I liked to drop by and visit and discuss everything and anything with Leroy. I remember I did some kind of work on his ceiling there, but what it was who knows. Leroy then moved to Zarzamora just South of intersection with Fredericksberg into that white stucco building looked almost like New Mexico style building. His crosses at that time were popular and now even my sister to this day has her kitchen walls full of crosses the first one I gave her was Louis piece. In 2005 I started teaching in Costa Rica and doing some solar consulting in Libya;building a solar chimney. I lost track of him and had not seen him forever. Amazing I just found out he went on to the do some canvass and crosses in another dimension;smiling that cool smile and laughing. I thought of him especially today because my cousin sent me a picture of her daughter standing in front of a wall with crosses hanging in her house(10-31-14).
Immediately I thought of him. I will try to attach her picture. She is a young woman who he is impacting to this day with his art. We never discussed whether he believed in the big bang theory or otherwise, but he was steeped in chincano culture and that was his religional denomination. En paz descansa el amigo. Hasta La Vitoria; Dr. Arturo Ramirez Adan
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October 30, 2013
To the family of Louis.You may not remember me,but Louis and I attended school together in Yuma in the mid to late 50's and were close friends.Am sorry to here of his passing God bless the family! Respectfully Charles K. Steele Shawnee, Ok.
December 16, 2007
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Penny Boyer
December 13, 2007
I am shocked and saddened to have just learned of Louis' death. I read of it in the December 07/January 08 issue of La Voz de Esperanza where editor Gloria Ramirez writes: "And, as I write, Malena Gonzales Cid calls and informs me of Louis LeRoy's passing." I met Louis while I was working in Washington, DC in the early 90s and helped him establish telecommunications techniques for The Association of American Cultures when he was shaping it out of his home here in San Antonio. I'm glad he was able to finish his life in the place where he was from--Yuma.
Steve Randall
December 9, 2007
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I once asked Louis this question during a party at his house about a year ago...
"Louis" I said, "If the Universe was created in one big explosion and since science tells us that material cannot be created or destroyed, where did that material come from to begin with?
He answered with a straight face:
"It was always there". And then he laughed and smiled...
That was Louis.
"Vaya con Dios, mi Amigo…"
Nancy Randall
December 1, 2007
Dear Jeanette,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. I know how much you loved him and how proud of him you were. My deepest sympathies.
Kyle Coles
December 1, 2007
What a great opportunity to have finally met Louis at the 2006 TAAC Conference in Pittsburg where he shed insight on the business of art and how art impacts lives. Long live the spirit of Louis Leroy Jr. Let God continue to bless us for him and all the lives he touched. Rest in Peace.
Shirley Sneve
December 1, 2007
I so wanted to be in Yuma today to pay my respects to a wonderful visionary man, but, the weather won't allow it. Louis, I will miss your scheming and dreaming, your sense of humor and dedication to TAAC--I will do my best to carry on your mission for artists and cultural workers. Pilamaye.
andrew Rush
November 30, 2007
Louis's death comes as a blow in my heart, so I can only imagine what a loss his passing must be to his family. I shall miss him, and count myself fortunate to have been his close friend. He was an artist truly of our time and place, as well as a man whose generous spirit gave other people the space and inspiration to be great in their own right.
Jorge Sandoval
November 30, 2007
Louis, we will miss you brother. You were a good friend. See you in our next life.
Jorge Sandoval
San Antonio, Texas
Jean & Len Copple
November 30, 2007
We're so sorry to learn that Yuma has lost Louis. We know he will be greatly missed by his community and his friends as well as his family. He did such good work.
Robert Lee
November 30, 2007
In workking with Louis for a number of years at TAAC we gathered Chili pepper memories that will stay woth me and many others. Thank you for your steady hand.
Bruce Maynes
November 30, 2007
Louis, 'though we have not seen each other in over 40 years, I remember you as a good friend. You will be missed. Go with God.
James Borrego
November 29, 2007
brother Louis you will be missed.
Thanks for all of your generosity throughout the years. Your New Years Parties at Monticello. Your love of Los Muertos.
Patricia Castillo
November 29, 2007
He lives on in my house thru his art with candelarios.
Ed Conroy
November 29, 2007
Louis led the Arts Council of San Antonio through a difficult passage and distinguished the organization by providing direct grants to individual artists, to support specific artistic projects, for the first time in local history. His art affirmed his roots at the same time he did new, imaginative things with ancient symbols. He was a calm, mediating influence in our local cultural world, and a pioneer in the movement of artists to re-inhabit the central city and convert old commercial buildings into living and working spaces. I and many other people in San Antonio will always remember him warmly for these contributions, for his art, and for his friendship.
Dennis Layton
November 29, 2007
Luis was a gifted artist. I had him in an art class in high school and he was so far ahead of the rest of us in his work. He did
all the drawings in one of our annuals. It is one of my treasured possessions. His art and love of life, enriched us all and will keep his memory alive forever.
It was a pleasure to know you Luis.
Descansa en Paz....amigo.
Victoria Garcia
November 29, 2007
I've known Louis for many years. He's always been and will continue to be a giving, generous spirit. I am blessed to have recently spent some quality time with him during the recent TAAC conference. As always, he was the most gracious host ever. Even when it got late and he was ready to hit the hay, he allowed all who came into the hospitality room to enjoy themselves and unwind from the day's work and/or continue the dialogue. I will miss his very, very much.
Alicia
November 29, 2007
Louis - Your presence will be missed. You created opportunities for many budding artist in Yuma by allowing them to display their art. I will miss debating with you.
Romelia Escamilla
November 29, 2007
So sad to learn of Louis's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his loved ones.
November 29, 2007
Louis LeRoy, Jr. 1941-2007
Jeanette Randall
November 29, 2007
Louis LeRoy, Jr.
Artist, Visionary, Humanitarian, Environmentalist, Teacher, Friend, and Brother...JLR
R Booker Executive Director Arizona Commission on the Arts
November 28, 2007
Louis was a colleague in the arts both here in Arizona and nationally. I counted him as a friend and respected his energy, great nature, and dedication to bringing the arts to all people. I hope he will be remembered for his generosity of spirit and hard work in bringing the voices and work of contemporary Latino artists to the forefront in Arizona.
Michele Watts
November 28, 2007
Goodbye Louis and God Bless you. Your presents impacted Yuma; your absence is deeply felt.
Michele Watts (grand daughter of Adeline Wilson Ortiz).
Judy Shaw
November 28, 2007
My thoughts are with your family. I know they will find comfort surrounded by your art. You are now free to paint to your hearts content.Peace be with you.
Paul & Tomi Moreno
November 28, 2007
We met Louis at a event at the Fine Arts Museum, shortly after moving here from Ca. in Oct.03.He appeared to be a warm and sincere man.In the years that have gone by we saw each other at numerous Museum events.He never changed from being a person who one felt comfortable being around.We were fortunate to have met him.We along with many others will miss him.
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