Martin Rivera Leyson Sr.

Martin Rivera Leyson Sr. obituary, Bensenville, IL

Martin Rivera Leyson Sr.

Martin Leyson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Geils Funeral Home - Wood Dale on Apr. 4, 2025.

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Martin Rivera Leyson, Sr., 88, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on March 25, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1936 in Cebu, Philippines to his parents, Florencio and Catalina Leyson.
Martin is survived by his loving children: Martin Leyson Jr. (Maria), Rey Leyson (Ana), Maritess Leyson, Cris Leyson (Rebecca), Irene Leyson, Lani Jackson (Phil), Gary Leyson, and Faith Leyson (Joe) and his dear grandchildren: Tessa, Martin, III, Eva, David, Sara, Alex, Ryan, Lauren, Cole, Ramona, and Albert. Along with a great grandchild: Selah.
He is preceded in death by his siblings: Roberta Leyson, Rosa Leyson-Canastra, Clara Leyson, Gregorio Leyson, Teodora Leyson-Ortega, Florencio Leyson Jr., and Filomena Leyson-Fabular.
A visitation will be held at Geils Funeral Home located at 260 West Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, Illinois 60191 on Friday, April 4, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a funeral service at 7:00 PM. A final viewing will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM followed by a service at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Afterwards, there will be a procession to Fairview Cemetery in Northlake, Illinois.
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