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Derrick Lovell Leonard Jr.

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Derrick Leonard Obituary

DERRICK LOVELL LEONARD, JR. "Sport" East Chicago, Indiana Age 25, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2006 at St. Catherine Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Nina Reyes; father, Derrick L. Leonard, Sr., both of East Chicago; two sons, Derrick III and Daddie Leonard; sisters, Shaunette Andrews, and Takisha (Dorian) Andrews; maternal grandmother, Barbara Jones and paternal grandmother, Joyce A. Funchess; eight uncles, six aunts, two nieces; best friend, Mike G.; loving cousins, and other relatives and devoted friends. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the International Miracle Crusade Church, 2719 Elm St., East Chicago, IN. Pastor Williams officiating. Visitation 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery, Griffith, IN. Divinity Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Sep. 22, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Derrick Leonard

Sponsored by Andrew Simmons, a friend.

48 Entries

Dalayah

June 17, 2024

I miss you I wish I could´ve met you but rest up uncle

Remy

September 13, 2022

Happy Birthday my brother, you are missed and thought of every day

Uncle Kevin Reyes

July 28, 2009

Wat,s up Lil I.G. man our day is commin again. mani will always love and miss you the Sept. 13, is almost here me and you. you are gone but never, never forgotten

ALMA ORTIZ

October 27, 2008

MAN DEE, I CAN REMEMBER WHEN WE WOULD GET ON THE BUS TO GO HOME AND YOU ALWAYS SMILING ABOUT EVERYTHING AND ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT HOW YOU AINT NEVER LYING, YOU ALWAYS KEEP IT REAL...MEETING YOU WAS AN HONOR, WE HAD SO MANY GREAT TIMES TOGETHER WHEN WE WERE IN SCHOOL. TILL WE MEET AGAIN, SAY HI TO MY DAUGHTERS UP THERE FOR ME!

YOUR GIRL, ALMA

Elijah/Tanya Cattan

September 13, 2008

Happy Birthday! We miss you a lot. Hope one day we will see each other again, until then all we can do is celebrate for you and make the best of things.........E. Cattan

Unc's Baby Kevin Reyes

September 11, 2008

sup a few ticks till our birthday i love you and miss you i'm still having a hard time but iknow you are still with me. and we will celabrate together happybirthday to us.

Elijah Cattan

June 3, 2008

Still can't believe your gone. Seems like yesterday we were getting into trouble.

ASHLEY FIUEROA

May 24, 2008

HEY DAY WHATS UP HOW IZ U DOING UOP THERE IN THE SKY?? AMS FOR ME TRYING TO LIVE IN THESE STREETS NOWING THIS IS THE HARD TIMES RIGHT NOW BUT I HOPE YOU KEEP LOOKING OVER ME AND EVERYONE ELSE SEE U UP THERE

VERONIOCA MATIAS

March 9, 2008

MAN DOGG I WAS JUST SITING HERE AND I WAS THINKING OF U AND HOWS U WOULD CALL MY NAME AND I ALWAYS TOLD U THAT U WERE THINKING OF FOOD BUT MAN I DO MISS U CALLING MY NAME SO MUCH BUT I KNOW U R IN A BETTER PLACE AND U R LOOKING DOWN AT US SO WEW COULD BE ALL GOOD R.I.P DOGG I MISS U VERY MUCH BUT I WILL KEEP ON PRAYING 2 U LIKE I HAVE BEEN

Netta Andrews/Leonard

January 18, 2008

What's up Bra,it's ya SIS Netta i can't even pretend my life isn't messed up. I try So Hard not to be a mean person,but every since you where called back home my happy moments jus hasn't been the same. It's terrible tryin to live without you and i don't want to. I must say the Lord is still walking by my side, and helping me through every dreakdown. I am Very Tankful for that, but i Miss U Soo much it's sicking. It's been a while,so when you get a chance i would LOVE to see you in my dream. Love Always your sister for Life Shaun. B.K.A Netta I Love you Sport :'(

Kevin Reyes

October 9, 2007

to derrick our birthday was lonely withouty ou but i felt your presence there my nephew i love you and miss you from UNC'S BABY

big sis kisha and family

September 24, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

veronica matias

September 15, 2007

i just want to say happy birthday to u and miss u very much wish u were here with all of us tomrrow makes a year u been gone and i still think its a dream that u are gonna come out and szay ha ha i'm here come give me a hug gero but ur not so i will just keep missing u very much

Ashley Figueroa

September 15, 2007

hey papii damn its about to be a year u been gone and its ur b-day had just past i luv u so much and i hope to see u but till then am down here with gero baker, butch, and everyone else but just do one thing for all of us when we get up there u areasy now how we all fina clown but just keep watchin ova us papi luv u ur daughter ashley

dolores matias

September 15, 2007

Damn baby tomorrow makes a year they took you from the people that love u so much. U are so dearly missed. Man i miss that smile of yours it got you anything you wanted. I wish so much you were still here, you will always be in our hearts and our thought forever and always. love your lil mamas ( BABY I.G.)

September 13, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WE MISS AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH. TODAY WE'RE GOING TO PARTY AS IF YOU WAS THERE AND I KNOW YOU WILL BE. ALL WE HAVE NOW IS YOUR SPIRIT AND LOTS OF MEMORIES EVEN THOUGH ITS ALMOST A YEAR IT SEEMS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY WHEN YOU WAS OVER HERE FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY LAST YEAR DRINKING THAT GRANDDADDY BEING SILLY. ITS CRAZY HOW THINGS HAPPEN BUT I GUESS GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ALL OF US THATS WHY I KNOW WE'LL MEET AGAIN LOVE YOUR BIG SIS AND NEICE.

vette leonard

July 25, 2007

It's a shame that when i type in the word Leonard my brother and cuzin name pops up.. it seem like yesterday i was just asking you to make me a c.d.... but i guess i'll be waiting forever now...really cuzin just wanted to show my love and let everyone know you will be truely miss...Vette

Mariella Vargas

June 15, 2007

Hey Boo, its me Mari. Just wanted to tell you that you are missed. This place is not the same without you around. I know your safe up in heaven with Jesus watching and keeping us. Sure Miss You Boo. Your always in my heart. Love Ya Girl Mari

KISHA

May 24, 2007

i love and miss my brother so much its sicking he was so funny,crazy,off the chain,mash hit and most important number one, one of a kind there could never be another you. you will always have a place in my heart. forever missed never forgotten LOVE YOU BEYOND DEATH. NEVER GIVING UP ON YOU BIG SIS GOT YOUR BACK FOR LIFE
JAY AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY IS HERE TOO

Tanya Cattan

March 29, 2007

Derrick,
Even though we've only met a few times, I know that you were a great guy. Eli misses you much and we are sad without you and I know one day we will be with you in heaven. So keep some spots warm for us because we will be with you one day

Dolores Villarete

February 13, 2007

Hey baby its me I want to let u know how much I miss you ive been doing good in school just like you wanted when i finish i dedicate it to u and my kids. I know your always watching over us.Much love baby!!

ashley figueroa

February 12, 2007

.:hey dadiie how r u doin up there with hardaway??i miss uz both so much everthing has changed its been so bad and now i dont know wat to do anymore i luv u so much rember that and no one can change that for nothin ur daughter ashley az u called me tha babyz:.

Unc's Baby

January 27, 2007

Dear Derrick:
I am still sitting here,waiting on your call,but still no answer,only did I come to realize,that you were gone.I miss and love you.I know someday,I'll see your loving face again,but until then.
(GOD BLESS)

Ashley Figueroa

January 12, 2007

hey daddiie hope u doin goood up there me am ok am big ol' 16 aready adn u werent here for my b-day but i know u were lookin donw on me whishin me the best and remba i luv u papi ur daughter ashley

Dolores Villarete

December 31, 2006

DAMN BOO THE NEW YEAR IS TOMMORROW I STILL WAIT FOR U TO CALL OR CHIRP ME. I MISS U VERY MUCH I WILL ALWAYS THINK ABOUT U. THANK U FOR EVERYTHING BABY I LOVE U NOW AND FOREVER. MUCH LOVE.. I WILL STILL BRING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH U IN MY HEART.

Mari Vargas

December 30, 2006

Papi, Whats good up there, I know you chillin watching down on all of us. I just wanted to drop you a line and wish you a Belated Merry Christmas (as usual i'm always late..) And a Happy New Year!!! We all miss you and love you Derrick. Keep Lookin over us. Much Love, Ya Girl

toni wilson

December 25, 2006

now im sittin here ready to cry. i miss you very much. daddy derrick i miss you callin me yo lil Mamaz. please watchn over all of us.we love you. yo nena Mamaz

TERESA MERCADO

December 21, 2006

DEAR DERRICK,
not a day has gone by that we dont think about u and talk about the good old days u jesse and me had here in my house, all the laughter and fun, sure miss u. THE HOLIDAYS WILL NEVER B THE SAME. we love u derrick,,lots of hugss and kisses.
ur bro JESSE, and mom,,TERESA,,,,

Ashley Figueroa

December 9, 2006

h3y daddi3 watz goodi3 up th3r3 i kno u in heaven and u kno w3 all miss u and i am rockin tha tattoo i got fo u and i kno people hattin but x-mas iz com3 up and itz not goin to be the sam3 with out u but wi'll kno u iz lookin out fo all of us andd new years u kno wat we goin to do so see u up th3r3 luv ya

Dolores Villarete

November 16, 2006

Baby today makes 2 months from when you went to heaven with the lord. I still miss you like crazy I wish you were here. In a way though I know you are when I need of you still you always still help me out from up above.I love you so much and I will always love you and keep you in my heart always.

kisha

October 17, 2006

today is my birthday and i'm so hurt to know that my brother want be able to call me to wish me a happy birthday but in my heart he is always with me and in my memories he will always make me smile thinking about all the crazy things we've been through.Even though he is gone i'll always love him and never forget him i mean who can.For everyone who knew him and had the chance to meet him i hope you enjoyed him just as much as i did.I MISS AND LOVE HIM SO MUCH HIS BIG SIS KISHA

Dolores Villarete

October 13, 2006

My baby boy I miss you so much.I know your in a better place and your watching over us.I miss hearing your voice,looking at you,seeing your smile that always made my day.You will always be in my heart forever.Until we see each other again.Love you always.

tailaia box

October 8, 2006

YES SIR,ITS CUZ*CUZ SHONDI IG I ALREADY MISS U SO MUCH JUST SEEING YOUR FACE AND HEARING YOUR VOICE HELPED ME GET THROUGH SO MANY OF MY BAD DAYS BUT I COULD MISS U 4EVA BUT I'LL 4GET U NEVA!!! 1 LOVE COUSIN. LOVE ALWAYS SHONDI&SUGAAH

kisha andrews

October 7, 2006

i'm not a guest i'm his oldest sister Takisha. For those who left these nice messages i thank you very much. my brother Derrick was a very special person funny, silly and very friendly. i love and miss him so much and one day i know i'll see him again.

Ontaria Read

October 7, 2006

Derrick was my cousin and I will truly miss him dearly. Although we did not spend a lot of time together, he always had a place in my heart. I would give anything to see his smile and to get a BIG kiss on the cheek from him as he always did to everyone. I will truly miss you Derrick. It is just not the same without you. I love you forever. See you when I get there. mmuuuuaaaahhhh! :-)

Jasmine Cruz

October 7, 2006

Derrick even though your gone you are never forgotten. know that your are in a better place. Your are going to be missed each and everyday May the lord bless you a thousand times.
Your sis in law Jasmine

Michael Baker

October 2, 2006

This was my cuzzo who I met only a few times cause my moms side of the family is just so big. But what I do know about him he was a good dude and I will miss him like he was my brother not a cousin. RIP cuz

Stacy Dixon-Winfield

September 25, 2006

DEAR NINA,
It was a pleasure knowing Derrick. I was his 1st grade teacher's aide at Lincoln Ele. May the memories of him remain dear in your heart forever, bringing you comfort and lasting peace. There is comfort and consolation in the words of Jesus, who said; "Cast your burdens on Him, for Earth Hath No Sorrows That Heaven Cannot Heal".

ROBERT COVINGTON

September 24, 2006

GOD BLESSED US WITH KNOWING YOU. LITTLE ANGEL YOU WILL BE MISSED. OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY FROM BOTH SIDES.

TERESA MERCADO

September 24, 2006

DERRICK, WHAT CAN I SAY,
when u were here tuesday u told me mom, i love u and i luv my brother jesse. my heart will cry on forever
but to me, u live on baby. ill see u again!,,we love u,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
MOM AND JESSE!

Daria Anderson-Winfrey

September 22, 2006

I send my deepest regards to the family. I have known Derrick every since I was four or five years old (or longer). Derrick was always a caring and loving person and will be greatly missed.

-Dari

OFELIA FRECHETTE

September 22, 2006

1 Thessalonians 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. That beautiful smile will never be forgotten. Your memory will live on through many of us who love you.

naomi garza

September 22, 2006

Derrick and I went to school together since jr high and it was a pleasure being his friend. He is in a place now where he has no worries and i know he is looking down on us...he'll be missed dearly!!

Mrs.Charlene Mahone

September 22, 2006

To the Family and Friends of Derrick Lovell Leonard Jr.

Although, I only knew Derrick for a short time.. I remember his quite manner and his winning smile.. I just want to say that in this hour of turbulence be reminded that peace is in the word of God... God bless and Keep you forever...Spiritually Submitted

KAREN COVINGTON

September 22, 2006

OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO NINA AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.

"THE COVINGTON FAMILY"

Shonte' Bryant

September 22, 2006

Dearest Nina:

My heartfelt condolences are extended to you, your daughters and extended family during this most difficult time of bereavement. May Gods unchanging hands bring you comfort.

Fatima Myers

September 22, 2006

Nina i know how much you will miss Derrick. I come today to tell you that god does not make any mistakes. It may be hard to understand right now but god has a plan for Derrick.His time here on earth was up. Now that god will carry you and your family through this time. Lean on god not on man.

Mariella Vargas

September 21, 2006

No words can truly express how broken my heart really and truly feels at this moment. I can only say that I loved Derrick very much he was a wonderful friend in highschool. My momories of him have always been pleasent and will always be pleasent. I pray that God grant you all the serenity to get through this tough time and that he show you the blessing within the storm. I'm gonna miss you Derrick along with lots of others. You will never ever be forgotten.

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