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1926
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2019
Oscar Leon Obituary
Born July 5, 1926, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2019. Preceded in death by his son, Pancho Leon; parents, Santiago and Carmelita Leon, and siblings, Rita Federico, Socorro Federico and Jimmy Leon. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Olga Leon; daughters, Theresa (Manny) Corona and Ana (Steven) Butterbrodt. Also survived by his sister, Carmen Cuestas; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Oscar retired from the Pima County Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator. Oscar was a descendant of the pioneering Leon family of Vail, AZ. He was a horseman, roper and horse trainer who worked roundups at La Posta Quemada, X-9, Empire and A-7 ranches. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Leon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Oscar's name to the Vail Preservation Society, P.O. Box 982, Vail, AZ 85641. Arrangements by FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTHLAWN.
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Bud
July 12, 2025
Fine gentleman I enjoyed being around.
Robert John Rivera
April 18, 2020
God bless you Oscar my prayers are with you and your family will miss you
Debb8 Brown
July 24, 2019
May you rest in Eternal Paradise Oscar. Love the Brown Family. Debbie, Doug and Sherry Brown
Becky de la torre
July 20, 2019
A great man was taken from us may you rest in peace Oscar. My prayers are with Olga and the family, God bless you all
bud Hansen
July 19, 2019
I always enjoyed his smile.
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