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STEVE LEGER Obituary
January 20, 1954 - February 06, 2025
Steve Leger, 71, passed away on February 6th, 2025, and Northern New Mexico lost one of its most joyful musicians. Steve picked up the trumpet in fourth grade and only stopped playing when he took his trumpet to heaven. His band Cascabel was such a popular band in New Mexico and Colorado that Denver Mayor Pena named a day for them.
His store Love Musica became the mecca for music in Las Vegas, NM. Los Tropicales and ContraFact, were just a few of his bands. At the age of 68, Steve earned his BA in music from Highlands University because "I promised my mother I would finish my degree when I left New Mexico State."
Steve is preceded in death by his parents Ray and Mela Leger, and siblings Howard, Rando and Annette. His fiancé Rochadie Vigil, son Steven Ray, daughter Marina Tenorio, siblings Nicolas, Martín, Teresa Leger Fernandez and Stephanie, three grandchildren and sixteen sobrinos will mourn him dearly.
The funeral mass is Saturday, February 15th at 10:00 AM. The full obituary is at Roger's Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Meadow City Academy of Music to allow all students access to music.
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Sam Crollett
February 19, 2025
I offer my sincerest condolences to all family, friends, and students, of Steve Leger. I idolized the professional performances of Steve and the band Cascabel in the 1970's. We were spoiled by them. My sister, Janice, played with a local band then, named Atzlano, and occasionally the band members would gather for an improve jam session/ party. When Cascabel was based in Alb. during the late 70's Steve would come over and Janice would be his accompanist for his UNM studies. Steve and I crossed paths weekly on my way to string bass lessons and he coming from trumpet. I will never forget his infectious and comforting smile,and teasings to play some jazz improve in the hall of the classical instructors. I feel I was too spoiled to have known him and have been so thoroughly entertained by such a welcoming Idol. Admiration Forever
Pamela
February 19, 2025
Quite often when I listened to the Friday Funk on KBAC, Lisa C, the host, would give Steve´s band and his music store a plug whenever he called in with a musical request. I met him a few times & I send my sincere condolences to his family & friends. May he rest in peace.
Nathaniel Marquez
February 19, 2025
R.I.P Mr.Leger you were my favorite music teacher.every time you would play the flute and ask if you should blow more and we would say YEAH!You were very nice you would let us play with insuments to.Thank you for these memories.
from:Nathaniel Marquez
Nathaniel Marquez
February 19, 2025
R.I.P Mr.Leger you were my favorite music teacher.You would play the flute and we would tell you to keep going until your face turned red it was funny you would teach us good music when I was in Anton Chico,But Im in a different school.thank you for these memories you will be missed
Maria Sanchéz
February 18, 2025
My deepest condolences to Family and Loved Ones of Steve Leger. I was sad to hear of his passing into eternal life. Many memories of the joy his music, along with his compañeros, brought to so many, at home and nationally. Los Tropicales were a blessing after a long week of putting in our 40. Steve was muy buena gente and he will always be remembered and deeply missed by so many. God´s band keeps getting better and better. So much God-given musical talent from el Norte from such incredible hijos del Pueblo. Thank you Steve
J . cde Baca
February 13, 2025
Rest in peace
Brother Steve +++
Retired Justice Richard & Gloria Bosson
February 12, 2025
Our deepest condolences goes out to all of Steve's family & friends. May you find strength and solace in the memories you each have of Steve.
Retired Justice Richard & Gloria Bosson
Arnold Trujillo
February 11, 2025
Thanks for the MUSIC Steve, you were an extraordinary Trumpeteer, just another Fan, Arnold Trujillo
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