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John Leiva Obituary

John Shane Leiva died at his residence on, Sunday, June 18, 2006. He was 42. Mr. Leiva was born in New Orleans, LA and lived in Harahan, LA for the past 10 years. He is the beloved son of Consuelo Martinez and Juan D. Leiva. Brother of Gregory, Donna and Kristi Leiva. Nephew of Alberto Martinez, Nellie and Rose Gibert, Jose Angel, Julia and Alicia Leiva. Companion of Serina Hill. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of the Kenner Funeral Home of L. A. Muhleisen & Son, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 12:00 noon. Relatives and friends may visit after 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. Donations to the John Leiva fund c/o Consuelo Leiva, 1321 N. Atlanta, Metairie, LA 70003, preferred.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2006.

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Teresa Payne

June 21, 2006

John was one of the first people I met when I moved to New Orleans in 1999. John was a very friendly, outgoing person...He was the type of person that could make you laugh even when he wasn't trying to. I just saw him on June 3, when he and Serina came to my birthday party. I remember the last thing he said to me as they were leaving, he said "Happy Birthday Teresa." I will always remember his smile, and I will make sure I celebrate his birthday this year, just like he came to celebrate mine.

Lisa Dufour

June 21, 2006

John was a wonderful, smart, funny, kind, beautiful person. I will miss him so so very much. I love you John, may God continue to Bless you even in pass. Once again, you truly will be miss.

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