Louie F. Leyva

Of Santa Barbara passed away on September 21, 2015. A Long time resident of Santa Barbara and Lompoc, he was well known throughout the community. He could be recognized by his big mustache. As an avid lover of the outdoors and horseback riding he enjoyed his weekend rides up to Rancho Oso as well as riding his horse Blondie in numerous Old Spanish Days Parades. He also enjoyed spending time with his family in San Jose, California and going with them to the Swap Meet. He is survived by his wife Margaret Leyva, his children: Louie Leyva III, Manuel Leyva and his daughter Sylvia Limon, along with his 7 grand children, 4 great grandchildren and his many nephews and nieces as well as his siblings: Joe Leyva, Lola Castillo, Mary Dominguez, Juanita Leyva, Tony Leyva, Peter Leyva and Teresa Mendoza. He was preceded in death by his parents Louie and Ysidra Leyva as well as his siblings: Albertina Loya, Raymond Leyva, Antonia Leyva, Josie Jimenez, Louisa Martinez, Petra Lopez, Jesse Leyva, Ramona Garcia and Fernanda Garcia. Services will be held on Saturday, September 26 at 12 o'clock/high noon at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1300 East Valley Road. Please join his family to share stories and memories of Louie at a BBQ Reception following the services at Tucker's Grove Park (Area 5).