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1953
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Sharon Leal Obituary
June 2, 1953 - Feb. 20, 2015
Resident of Los Gatos
With heartfelt sorrow, the Leal family announces the death of Sharon Leal, 61, of Los Gatos, who passed away Feb. 20 at O'Connor Hospital in San Jose with her loving family at her bedside. A San Francisco native, Sharon attended St. Francis Cabrini School, Presentation High School, West Valley Junior College and San Jose State University. Sharon had a 35-year career working as a radiology and ultrasound technician in the San Jose area. She received profound joy in helping others. Sharon loved her family and enjoyed sports, especially the San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders and San Jose Sharks. She also enjoyed taking vacations, especially to the Caribbean. She loved cruising and traveling through Europe including Ireland with her closest and dear friends.
Sharon is survived by her parents, Robert (Bob) Leal Sr. and mother, Nancy Leal, of Los Gatos; sisters Celine Leal Trapani (Thomas) of San Jose and Colleen Leal Malcomson (Christopher) of Tracy; and brother Robert (Bob) Leal Jr. of El Paso, Texas. Sharon was thrilled by having the opportunity to spend time with her nieces and nephews, Andrew Trapani of San Jose; Ryan Trapani of Washington, D.C.; and Carly Malcomson, Cole Malcomson and Cody Malcomson of Tracy. Great aunt to Lila Nancy Trapani of Washington D.C.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday February 28,2015 at 12:00 pm, St. Mary's Catholic Church at 219 Bean St. Los Gatos,Ca. 95032
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Steve Richey
June 28, 2015
Bob,Nancy The Leal Family.
It is with great sadness that I learn of Sharon's passing. My deepest sympathy. What a beautiful girl.I always loved her. I had the best of times camping and skiing at Pinecrest with your family and hanging out at your house. Sharon's high school boy friend.
gary schneider
May 19, 2015
It saddens my heart to learn of Sharon's passing.... she will always be fondly remembered!
Brian C
May 1, 2015
I had the privilege of knowing Sharon some years ago. It was shocking and sad to learn of Sharon's passing. Sharon was so full of life that it is very hard to imagine her gone.
I hope she did not suffer and that the family is doing well. Sharon always had such a bright wonderful smile.
March 4, 2015
Judy Lohbeck and Pat McCracken just learned of Sharon's passing and are so surprised, shocked and saddened. Although we have not seen Sharon for years, she was very memorable during our high school years. The class of '71 was outstanding and it was because of individuals like Sharon.
Our sincere sympathy to the Leal family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Myra Mercer
March 2, 2015
Dear Leal Family, I just learned of Sharon's passing and I am so very sorry. Sharon is entwined in my childhood and teen memories, as are all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard Lucero
March 2, 2015
Bob and Nancy, I am sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. I am sorry for your loss. She was a very special person. I was fortunate to have known her. I love her still.
Alison MacDonald
March 2, 2015
My heart breaks for Sharon's family in her early passing. She was an amazing woman with a beautiful spirit. I was so fortunate to have her as a mother for a decade. I'm saddened that events kept us from knowing each other as adults.
My prayers are with the family.
-Alison (Lucero) MacDonald, Samantha MacDonald
John Gonsalves
March 2, 2015
Sharon, I will never forget the wonderful times Sue and I had traveling with you in England and Ireland as well as many cruises. You were such a special friend to Sue and I can't help but see her greeting you when you stepped into Heaven.
With love and fond memories,
John
Sandra Scott
March 1, 2015
I was so, so sad to hear of Sharon's passing. I enjoyed working with her for many years. We always had great conversations around the lunch table, usually ending in laughter. She was much too young to leave us. I will truly miss her. If there really is a heaven she is surely there.
Paula Kennedy
March 1, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Leal family. I enjoyed working with Sharon from Valley West Hosp. to Valley Radiology, She was the one who encouraged me to attend the O'Connor Hospital Radiology program in 1979. Sharon was an excellent sonographer and a real pleasure to work with. I will forever treasure the memories.
Alison Berg
February 27, 2015
I'll always remember Sharons warm presence when she'd walk into a room. I met her working at VRI and will never forget what a kind & pleasant person she was. She made an instant impression on people. My heart goes out to the Leal family during this difficult time.
Jill Dion
February 27, 2015
I'm so shocked to hear of Sharon's passing. I can't believe it. She was such a light! She loved her family so much. She always talked about them. She was such a ray of sunshine. She looked like sunshine.
February 27, 2015
So sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. My prayers are with her family in this difficult time. I will miss her smile and sense of humor.
Julie Corona
Rebecca Erickson
February 27, 2015
Sharon and I were coworkers at VRI.
She was always so sweet and fun to be around. So sorry for her loss.
February 27, 2015
Dear Leal Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Sharon was such a dear person and may she rest in peace forever Amen My prayers are with you.
I was so surprised to hear of her passing I am in shock.
May God Bless you always.
Love
Rosie Heitzman
Denise Falconio-Davidson
February 26, 2015
You were such a light for so many!
Denise Falconio-Davidson
February 26, 2015
I too was shocked and saddened to find out that Sharon had passed. She was instrumental early on in my career in radiology. We all had some great times with her. Even after I had my kids( who both are red heads) everyone thought they were hers. So many good memories I shall cherish forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Patti Malone
February 26, 2015
To the Leal family, I am so very sorry for the loss of Sharon. We had so much fun in high school, our memories are so vivid. May God bring you comfort in your loss and bless you!
Debra Pappani-Goodman
February 26, 2015
I along with many of our classmates are very sad to learn of Sharon's passing. Sharon was a delightful person to be a teen with. I enjoyed sitting next to her in classes, striking beautiful hair, smile, and not one to gossip, just a very pleasant person. It was so wonderful to be with her a couple of years ago, same beautiful girl. All of us in sisterhood are sad for the loss and send love to her beautiful sisters and parents.
~ Presentation High School, class of '71
February 26, 2015
I along with many of our classmates are very sad to learn of Sharon's passing. Sharon was a delightful person to be a teen with. I enjoyed sitting next to her in classes, striking beautiful hair, smile, and not one to gossip, just a very pleasant person. It was so wonderful to be with her a couple of years ago, same beautiful girl. All of us in sisterhood are sad for the loss and send love to her beautiful sisters and parents. Debra Pappani-Goodman
(Presentation High School, class of '71)
Kelly Thompson
February 26, 2015
Our deepest Condolences to the Leal family.
John Hunter
February 25, 2015
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Sharon's passing. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. She was an amazing friend, coworker, and a outstanding practitioner of her profession.
February 25, 2015
Dearest Leal Family, I am so so sorry for your loss. Please know that Sharon, as well as all of you, will always have a special place in my heart and memories. God Bless you all and with much love and respect, Becky (Knell) Simoncini
Suzanne Laughton & William Benelli
February 25, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the Leal Family during this time of loss. I have such fond memories of Sharon from my childhood, such a beautiful woman.
Sandra Lucia Balzer
February 25, 2015
Wishing you peace to bring you all comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of Sharon to forever hold in your hearts.
Sandra Lucia Balzer
Ned McIver
February 25, 2015
To Colleen, Bob, Celine and the entire Leal Family,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of Sharon. I believe the first time I met her was at Colleen's place on Bird Ave. and I, like most anyone who met her, liked her immediately. Occasionally, through the years, we would run into each other around town and I always walked away from those encounters with a smile on my face and my day, or night, a little brighter for having done so. I hope that your wonderful memories of Sharon will help to ease your pain, at this most difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Sharon and the entire Leal Family.
M Roman
February 24, 2015
I am truly sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. She was always a sweet person to my my wife and I. May she rest in peace.
mike lund
February 24, 2015
my prayers for the Leal family
what a loss
Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills
February 24, 2015
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