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Steven Lechtanski
1959 - 2012
Steven Lechtanski
1959 - 2012
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BORN
1959
DIED
2012
Steven Lechtanski Obituary
He met the love of his life in September 2009 and they were married on May 27, 2012. His cancer was found in May 2012 and throughout several hospital stays, he kept the nurses busy as he would instruct them what to do! He enjoyed a great family reunion with his immediate family only weeks before his death. As an avid Notre Dame fan, he kept that "fighting Irish spirit" until the end!
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Navarro, daughters Sarah Lechtanski from Costa Mesa, CA and Samantha Lechtanski from Lemon Grove, CA, stepson Gregory Navarro from Linda Vista, CA, parents Robert and Donna Lechtanski from Warner Robins, GA, and sisters Toni Ferreira from Aptos, CA, and Dawn Pease and brother-in-law Ronald Pease from Aztec, NM.
His hobbies included camping, tinkering with cars, playing with his "big boy and his girl", Aero and Blanca, and listening to rock and roll! He loved and adored his brown-eyed girl, Rosie; she was his ROCK! He was a fan of the Lakers, 49ers and Notre Dame. Playing cards, sipping Blue Moon and enjoying an occasional bloody mary at Mr. Peabody's and margaritas at Casa De Pico were also favorite pastimes. He enjoyed life to the fullest! Recently baptized on September 18, 2012, he knew he would be "goin' up to the Spirit in the sky…"
Mass will be held on October 5th at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Internment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
We love you Steve; you will be missed!
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The Fighting Irish
October 29, 2013
October 29, 2013
Dawn Pease
October 25, 2013
Steve, Not a day goes by that I don't spend some time thinking about you. There are so many things I wanted to say to you and I thought you'd always be around. You are a hero to me and I will never forget you. I Love You. I'm blessed to have had you as my brother in this life.
Rest in Peace little brother.
Toni Ferreira
October 9, 2012
All my love to Rosie and family and friends who loved and honored my brother. May God bless and watch over you all. Thanks to everyone who sent Steve on his way with love.
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Rhonda (Harrington) Cable
October 7, 2012
Time and miles have seperated us over the years, but rest in peace dear cousin.
Mickey and Chris Torres
October 5, 2012
Our memories of you will last forever in our hearts. You brought so much joy to my sister. We will watch over her now as you rest in peace pain free!
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Dad and daughters
Rosie Navarro
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Rosie Navarro
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Rosie Navarro
October 3, 2012
I lost my RAZOR!
Rosie Navarro
October 3, 2012
Childhood 7 yrs 1966
Rosie Navarro
October 3, 2012
46!
Rosie Navarro
October 3, 2012
Family Love
Rosie Navarro
October 3, 2012
Just Loving Life
Rosie Navarro
October 3, 2012
Nortre Dame Fan!
Rosie Navarro
October 3, 2012
Rosie Navarro
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Roque Jones
October 3, 2012
One of the biggest Laker and Notre Dame fan I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. A nice pint of Guinness will never be the same without you.
Darren Crawford
October 3, 2012
I met Steve once at a bar with Rosie. They had a chemistry you could see from a mile a way. Fun and loving both of them. I am so sorry for what has happened. I am glad though that you found each other before the end. Rest now Steve. Take care Rosie.
Your co worker,
Darren C
Paul Williams
October 2, 2012
My heart felt sympathies to all the family and close friends. Sorry I did not get the opportunity to spend more time with Steven; to know him better. My loss.
October 2, 2012
Well miss you Steve you will always be in our hearts love mom and dad
Eddy Jones
October 2, 2012
My deepest condolences to Rosie and family.
Claudette Anderson
October 2, 2012
My condolences to Rosie and family, RIP Steven you are in a better place.
Peace be with you
Jeannie Jackson
October 1, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Patti Silva
October 1, 2012
Steve you were a good guy and a good brother in law! It was good to have known you. Rest in Peace Steve.
Sarah Lechtanski
October 1, 2012
Dad, I'm going to miss you so much! Know that I think of you in the better times that we have had together. You have raised me to be a smart, independent, and hardworking person. My heart still is a little weak from you not being here anymore, but know that I will always try to make you proud. Watching these Notre Dame and Laker games will never be the same without you, but your spirit will always be there! Love you Dad
Brenda Julia
October 1, 2012
Stevey Boy !, Sure gonna miss ya Big Bro..
Marci Navarro
October 1, 2012
Steve,
I'm gonna miss all of our sick and perverted jokes together! It was too much fun making Rosie mad! Lol
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