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Ronnie Ledesma Obituary

Ronnie Ledesma In Loving Memory 1974 - 2009 Born on July 23, 1974 in Santa Clara, CA, died unexpectedly on August 27, 2009 in Foster City, CA at the age of 35 years. A P.T. Aide, Ronnie was a gifted basketball athlete, having played in College and Semi-Pro Leagues. Ronnie is survived by his parents, Rita Kloos & Ron Ledesma, wife, Elizabeth Jacobs, brother Armand Ledesma. Friends and family are invited for a closed casket visitation on Thursday, September 3rd from 5-7pm at the Harvest Time Church, 671 East Ave., Lincoln, CA, and graveside services on Friday, September 4th at 9:30 am, at Auburn Cemetery, 1040 Collins Dr., Auburn, CA. Lambert Funeral Home (916) 783-0474.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Sep. 2, 2009.

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July 23, 2010

We love you Ronnie! Your legend will live on.

July 7, 2010

Our condolences to the Ladesma family..Ronnie was a special fren to all of us in Arizona. You will be missed Ronnie Bear...
Bighorses and many frens

your #1 fan

July 2, 2010

I know you are in heaven right now smiling over me Ronnie. I miss you and i will never forget all of the fun times the three of us had together. Rest in peace until the day we meet again one day in heaven.

January 15, 2010

Happy New Year Ronnie Bunch!

January 1, 2010

Happy New year ronnie

December 30, 2009

Happy New Year Cousin. We think of you and our boy cousins quite often.

December 27, 2009

Merry Christmas Ronnie

October 22, 2009

Little Ronnie,
We think of you often and cherish the memories we had as family/cousins. Not a day goes by that we dont miss all 3 of you. God Bless you always!

A fan in awe!

September 30, 2009

Sympathy to Ronnie's family and extended family. I knew Ronnie and Wambli when they lived in Az. They were awesome ballers. Unbelievable that both of them are no longer here. RIP RONNIE RIP BLI

Geri Conner

September 25, 2009

My deepest condolences to the Ledesma family, Rita,Armand and Ron. Ronnie was a special person to me. I cannot believe you are gone... Rest in peace and god bless.

AMY GILLILAND

September 19, 2009

wow, u think u have time to say good bye, but in a second he is gone. ronnie and armand were my family when i live in sac, the two of you reminded of me and my brother, ive always missed you and thought of you, condolence to the ledesma family. amy gilliland

Marti McVaugh

September 6, 2009

Ronnie, I think of you often. It is unbelievable and hard to accept that you are gone. You were a beautiful person and I will miss you. Always your friend.

Danny Herrera

September 4, 2009

My condolence goes out to the whole Ledesma family. This is a unbelievable tragedy. I have nothing but the best memories of Ronnie. When Armand and I were growing up Ronnie was without a doubt a icon to us. To all the good times. We will miss you Ronnie..

Dee & Wendy Madden

September 4, 2009

My brother and I played basketball with Ronnie in the CAA league. We are so sorry to hear of Your loss. My God bless you and give you comfort in this time.

Amy Zades

September 3, 2009

I have such great memories of Ronnie from years ago...lots of good times in San Jose with the Ladine Family...may he rest in peace.

suzana moreno

September 3, 2009

Ledesma Family, i was shocked to hear the news of Ronnie passing. My thoughts are prayers are with you all. Armand and Ronnie were really great guy's to hang out with and they made getting through high school fun, i think of those times quite often

Bert Beattie

September 2, 2009

Ronnie will be missed. God bless Condolences to his family and friends

Joe Medrano

September 2, 2009

Ronnie you and Armand were always like my lil brothers and i will never forget our relationship as kids. I still can't believe this has happened. I thank you for your friendship and i will always love you. Save me a place in Heaven right next to you. You will always be my Brother. I miss you

tawny garrison

September 2, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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