Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Leonard Paczosa Obituary
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Leonard Paczosa, 90, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at St. Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Interment in Fort Logan National Cemetery, with military honors, in Denver.
Leonard Paczosa was born Oct. 7, 1927, in Duncan to Stanley and Mary Markiewiecz Paczosa. Leonard married Barbara Minikus in 1958 and then moved to Omaha where he worked for Paxton Steel Co. Leonard later moved his family to Minnesota where they owned and operated a Mini-Pac convenience store in St. Paul, Minnesota. After retirement they moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Leonard is survived by wife Barbara Paczosa of Colorado Springs, Colorado; son Mark (Colleen) Paczosa of Castle Rock, Colorado; grandchildren Michael and Matthew Paczosa; daughter Deb Paczosa of St. Paul, Minnesota; Grandchild Brandon Vanderbush; son Brian (Kimberly) Paczosa of Faribault, Minnesota; grandchildren Sean and Katy; son Eric Paczosa of Yuma, Arizona; sister Rose (Bud) Kuta of Columbus; sister-in-law Elaine Paczosa; sister-in-law Mary Ann Paczosa; brother-in-law Neil (Glenda) Minikus of Princeton, Minnesota, and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by parents Stanley and Mary Markiewiecz Paczosa; brothers Valerian, Ted, Albin, Stanley Jr II, Tony, Ben, Dennis and Stanley Jr Paczosa; sister Lillian Dush; brother-in-law Ben Dush; sisters-in-law Katie Paczosa, Shirley Paczosa and Lorena Paczosa.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Leonard Paczosa
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Leonard Paczosa's name
Memorial Events
for Leonard Paczosa
How to support Leonard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Leonard Paczosa's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
