- Created in memory of Leonard E. Espinosa.
- Loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend.
- Beloved member of the Southwest Airlines Family for 26 years.
Feel free to allow yourself to laugh, to cry and to even be angry with Leonard. We just ask that if you leave any messages or stories, that you do it in a respectful manner.
Be sure to have your volume on and visit the Life, Gallery (includes videos), and Stories here on Leonard's website. Parts are still under construction, but we hope to have completed soon. If you have something you would like to add to those specific areas, please e-mail leonardslegacy@gmail.com
Thank you all for being an important part of Leonard's life!!
Tributes
Leave a tributeI know you're in heaven all I ask is you pray for me that I make there and that you make a good deal on a place up there. Let it be gold plated and fine, fine , fine. Please no jokes that I get there then someone turns up the heat. See you some day Mano or should I say Mother. Signed John or Child.
You are still missed by everyone who loved you..
So here's to you Buddy Happy 57th ️
Leonard's 56th birthday.
Happy Birthday My Friend
Your are missed but never forgotten my Friend.My Deepest Condolences to your Family and Friends..
RIP Leonard ✝️
But still your love was true
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night
You took your life, as others often do
But I could have told you, Vincent
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you"
This world was never meant for someone as kind as you Leonard. Pray for me Mano & your family.
https://youtu.be/oxHnRfhDmrk
Mom always called us the Black Widows. We were always wearing black and in trouble. I was with Jo Ann when she had Darlene and Leonard. They were beautiful kids. They were like my own kids. I saw them grow up. They would play with my kids, Arthur and Monica. A lot of times they would get in trouble. My Little Brats.
Darlene grew up to be such a beautiful young lady and a great mother.
Leonard a great young man, had a lot of beautiful dreams, which he was able to accomplish some. He would come and see me when he could. He was one of my kids. He would tell me his dreams. I would tell him to follow his dreams no matter what.
My heart broke when I lost him and his mom. Now I cry for My Hito and My Sister. They knew how much I loved them, but I know he is at rest now and with his mother.
Love You Always,
Your Second Mom, Corine
~ Daniel Gonzales, Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 12, 2019
From the Albuquerque Journal On-Line Guest Book
~ Chris Venegas, Albuquerque, New Mexico. May 14, 2019
From the Albuquerque Journal On-Line Guest Book
I want to offer our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you at this time of your loss.
Psalm 116:15 says “Precious in the eyes of Jehovah is the death of his loyal ones”.
The Bible provides information found nowhere else, which can bring immeasurable comfort to those who grieve. You might find the Bible to be the best help as you grieve the loss of your loved one.
The God of all Comfort can use his great power to comfort us, and he is also sad when someone dies. It was never his purpose that we should have to experience death and all the pain it causes for loved ones.
He will do something to remove all this pain, suffering, and death as well. Revelation 21:3-5 promises that, this from the God who cannot lie. John 5:28,29 Psalm 94:18,19
I found the article "Help for those who grieve" published in “Awake” to be very helpful
You can view and download it free at www.jw.org
Just select Search on the top search bar and enter
“Help for Those Who Grieve"
Sincere condolence.
Chuck Wiley (via leonardslegacy@gmail.com)
~ Tanya Venegas, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, May 14, 2019
From the Albuquerque Journal On-Line Guest Book
~ Tanya Venegas, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
From the Albuquerque Journal On-Line Guest Book
Leave a Tribute
I know you're in heaven all I ask is you pray for me that I make there and that you make a good deal on a place up there. Let it be gold plated and fine, fine , fine. Please no jokes that I get there then someone turns up the heat. See you some day Mano or should I say Mother. Signed John or Child.
He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
My Brother, Leonard Edward Eugene Espinosa you are free and home!! You touched so many peoples lives in a positive way. Everyone you met became a friend. You were such a people person. I am so proud to say that for years I was known as Leonard's sister! My little brother, you were also my friend. I loved you unconditionally and we all thank God for you. You were a Blessing and a Gift!
You were a jokester and your Southwest Airlines family of 26 years have so many "Leonard" stories to tell. You loved them and they loved you!!
You were a loving brother, son, nino, uncle and great father to Danielle, Joshua and Jocelyn. They have always been your world. You were a kind gentle loving Godly man who would pray and show God's love to those you saw that needed a friendly moment.
Your wish for when you retired was to go fly fishing and finally buy a boat. Now you can in Heaven with no more pain, tears or fears. Jesus released you home, where all you are waiting for is for all of us that love and miss you to join you. This is not goodbye, but till we meet again on God's time in Heaven.
You were the Best brother in the world!! You loved the Bible verse Isaiah 41:10 and 13.
"So do not fear for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous hand."
"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear, I will help you."
Whenever I hear Janet Jackson's song, "Together Again, it reminds me of you.
Everywhere I go
Every smile I see
I know you are there
Smiling back at me.
Dancing in the moonlight
I know you are free
Cuz I see your star
Shining down on me!
I know we will be together again, all of us; you, me, mom and dad and our own beautiful families and their families. As I write this, I have had to have a few hard crying meltdowns and talk to God and ask, "Why?" Trying to find a closure to my thoughts is so hard, it is like I am saying "Goodbye Forever." I still don't sleep through the night and all day my mind wanders to the day before and the day of, that you left us. At night I pray and try hard to push it all away. I am sure you and Jesus have sent me many messages and signs that you are at peace, but my head and my heart are at odds with one another, so much that I think that I have missed those signs.
I am here my dear brother. You ain't heavy you are my brother!!
Written By Darlene Baca
I Remember You
Leonard, why did you go My Friend? I didn't get to say "Goodbye." This isn’t the Leonard that I knew. What about Danielle, Joshua, Jocelyn and Darlene and her family? Sometimes I get so damn mad at you thinking of what this has done to your children and family; and to your friends and to those at Southwest. Why Leonard would you do this to them and to yourself?!
I know that that this is between you and God. You are the only two who know “Why.” Those you left behind will always wonder and can only speculate but will never know what it was that made you make that decision.
You must have been in so much pain, to do what you did, knowing that it would affect so many that you left behind.
In my mind, you will always have that smile on your face and that joke ready to tell. I remember how much you talked about Danielle and your family. I remember how much you loved having more children, Joshua and Jocelyn. Anyone who knew you, knows your children were your world and you would do anything and everything for them!! You were so very proud of them and it truly showed.
I remember our special friendship and working alongside of you at Southwest. Always laughing until my stomach hurt. I remember the friendships you shared with other agents. Especially with Jim. You two were two peas in a pod. I remember your friendship with Tony and how he would tease us about WOP (Our own private joke) I remember us rushing to get green chili enchiladas on our 30-minute break, always cutting it so close. Yet, you always remembered to call our order in ahead of time, so we could eat there and take a few minutes to catch up. I remember the accident we witnessed on one of those lunches and how we helped the injured girl until help arrived.
- I remember Eddie Money
- I remember Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
- I remember Coronas, Margaritas and the Stars
- I remember Sneaking Food into the Movies
- I remember Our First Game of Pool
- I remember Good Friday both the Good and the Bad
- I remember Fireworks at the Park with Your Family
- I remember Runs between Your House and Darlene’s
- I remember Irish Night Downtown and the Roasted Corn
- I remember San Diego Weekend
- I remember Our Version of the Titanic
- I remember Sand Bottle with Seashells
- I remember How Important your Faith was to You
- I remember Danielle and My Girls putting on a Show for Us in the Back Yard
- I remember Family Picnic up in Jemez
- I remember Your Jokes (Funny or Not)
- I remember Painting the House to Your High Expectations
- I remember the Wardrobe Change
- I remember the SWA Christmas Party and What You Shared With Me
- I remember Napkins on The Windshield
- I remember Your Desire to Graduate College and You Did It!!!
- I remember So Many Other Things but Most Importantly..................................... I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR SMILE!!!
Leonard I will never forget you. You showed me what it was to have fun again. You taught me back then who my friends really were and who I needed to be careful of. This lesson has stuck with me to this day.
You and I went our separate ways years ago but remained friends. You met my wonderful husband Dave and knew we were good together. You assured me you were happy. I know how much being a father meant to you. Everything you did, was to better Danielle, Joshua and Jocelyn’s lives.
There is no one to blame for your decision, it was yours and only yours to make. You must have felt, for whatever reason, that it was the only way. I am sorry you felt so lonely and that you had no other choice. I wish you would have reached out.
I know that you are missed tremendously by your family and friends!! I know you have left a lot of unanswered questions and I know people are hurt, angry and confused. The grieving process takes all forms. I also know that you are still there and that you are still part of everyone’s life. They just need to be still, and they will be able to feel your presence and see the signs.
I miss you my friend. God's Speed and until we meet again, I will continue to pray for you, your family and your friends. LEONARD I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU!