Leonard even 5 years today that You went HOME,my hurts!! Looking outside at the beautiful fall colors only reminds that another season is changing without You here So much has happened in the last 5 years and I wish You were here to talk to You!!  You and our Mom JoAnne , Grandma and Grandpa and Gary are all together and even though I’m blessed to have our families, our years growing up the memories I’m left to tell by myself Every spring/summer the beautiful bright orange dragonfly comes to the cherry tree in the backyard every day and stays all day ☺️ God heard my prayer when I asked Him to send me a sign that You were HOME It gives me comfort and peace Your coworkers at Southwest Airlines still have their Leonard stories and love You! They sure do miss You!! You left a HUGE void in all our hearts and lives that will only heal when Jesus calls us HOME !!!! I Love You my little brother ‍♂️✈️ ,Your big sister Dar

Leonard, I can't believe its already been 5 years and still everytime I hear someone use the word Fine in some sorta way. I can picture you saying she is fine, fine, fine,fine, fine and it brings a tear to my eye or that everything had to be gold plated and your jokes. I remember on april fools day you called me really early telling me to hurry that beer truck had overturned and there were cases of beer everywhere and like an idiot I drove up there like a bat out of Hell. I also remember always making deals.
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.

Happy birthday hermano, miss you more than you will ever know. It’s still hard to believe your not here with us but I know you are at peace in heaven. I love you hermano and we will all be together again on Gods time .

Happy Heavenly Birthday my friend. We will one day see each other again. Thinking and missing you. Your loving friend, Andy.

Leonard , Today is 3 years you left us and my heart still hurts but God keeps sending me signs that you’re finally Home at peace …  A beautiful bright orange dragonfly came last spring/summer and this spring/summer staying on the cherry tree Grandpa planted. I would sit outside for hours and I looked it up what it means when a dragonfly appears. It said that when Someone you love has passed away, they have reached enlightenment God’s Light spiritual maturity so my heart felt blessed comfort and peace!! You even brought another beautiful dragonfly with you on Mother’s Day because I was missing our Mom I still cry a lot for you and ask God to let you know how much I miss and love You!!!!! He reminds me that I will be with You when He calls me Home P.S I even got to hold the dragonfly (You) for a moment

Happy Heavenly Birthday My Friend, sorry this is a little late but I couldn't get in here on your actual Birthday, still playing tricks on me huh. That was one of the things that you were best at..lol
You are still missed by everyone who loved you..
So here's to you Buddy Happy 57th ️

Happy 57th Birthday my brother Leonard I know your Home with all those we love and you do love us. You are a fantastic brother and my friend. I’m so blessed to have grown up with a brother that always treated me with so much love and caring and respect!! People sometimes thought You were my big brother I am so proud of you for going back to college University of Phoenix and getting your degree in Computer Science Even while working full time and overtime to support you family. I Thank God for You and we have a lot to catch up on when I see You!! I Love You Always My Brother You Sister Dar

Leonard was my neighborhood childhood friend. He had such a wonderful personality at such a very young age. I was very shy as a kid and Leonard really helped me get through that. I always admired his enthusiasm and great spirit. We had such a great time riding bikes and pushing each other on his home made go chart from which I still have a scar on my forearm from getting burned from the wheel. Leonard knew and spoke with everyone in the neighborhood. At the time I was so amazed how easy he would talk to anyone including girls which I was so afraid of at the time. It is said that we are products of our environments. Leonard had a very big impact on the development of my personality.  I will always have such deep and fond memories of him. Sincerely you friend always Leonard, Andy

Lighting a candle for
Leonard's 56th birthday.
Happy Birthday My Friend

I have just recently found out of the passing of my friend Leonard. I knew Leonard in middle school and High School,and he was a good friend. He was kind, funny, honest, and always sincere. I talk to your Sister now...so I know how much you are really missed. Your at peace now and know your an Angel Heaven needed.
Your are missed but never forgotten my Friend.My Deepest Condolences to your Family and Friends..
RIP Leonard ✝️

Walking around UNM hospital. I keep seeing Guys that look like you Leonard then I realize that today 1 year ago You left us you left a void in our hearts. Every time I hear the term "Hey Mano " or "Gold Plated " or "Fine Fine Fine" I will think of you. You weren't perfect but things were never out of meanness You were a much better person than me. You didn't have a great upbringing but you weren't bitter you were always kind. I think of you and Remember a line from a Song Vincent "For they could not love you
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

Leonard came into our lives in 1988 when him and Tammi were at TVI. They dated and fell in love , they were married June 16, 1990, that was a good day. two years later their little girl Danielle was born and they fell in love again with the most precious gift from God. They were happy for the most part, Leonard lost his grandpa Catalino , I don't think he ever got over that, his grandpa was a very important part of his and his sisters life. I'm sorry all my thoughts about our life with Leonard are too numerous. when him and Tammi were divorced we never turned our backs on him or ever closed our doors to him, we were connected forever, and I will end with that , we Love and miss you Leonard , go to Jesus Leonard and ask him to calm our fears and heal our pain.

Hermano miss you more than you will ever know. Tears are running as I am trying to find the words . I am soooo happy that you are free from the chains that held you back for soooo long. Can't wait to see you smile again when are together in heaven . Your sister Darlene misses you so much it hurts to see her so sad as do Dominic and Annamarie and Francisca . Your best friend Lawrence misses you too very much . We Love you Leonard and can't wait too see you again in paradise .

I’m going to start with my friend, Jo Ann. I grew up with Jo Ann . We went to school together since we were in First Grade, until Junior High. We were always together......................She was My Friend, My Sister. 

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   

I think every day it will get easier but the void in my heart goes deep. I wouldn't be where I am today without you Nino. You loved me unconditionally and always believed in me. Mom and dad would tease me and say they had to call "God" (you) if I wasnt acting right and that was all it took! I miss your crazy stories that would have us laughing till our bellies hurt! And how you would take off your glasses and rub your entire face and that's when I knew I was in trouble! Or how you would just call some mornings to say I love you and to have a good day. I would do anything to have one more second with you, but I know in my heart you aren't suffering anymore and that every day every where you are with me. I love you Nino

Leonard was our first nephew in the Espinoza family. Leonard called me every year without fail to wish me a Happy Birthday. This year, 2019, I did not get his call but I was blessed to have Leonard in my life.

You will be greatly missed my friend. It was my pleasure to know such a great man. Sleep with Angels. Until we meet again.
~ Daniel Gonzales, Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 12, 2019
  From the Albuquerque Journal On-Line Guest Book

I miss our camping trip, fishing and late night runs to eat.
~ Chris Venegas, Albuquerque, New Mexico. May 14, 2019
  From the Albuquerque Journal On-Line Guest Book

So sorry to hear of Leonard's passing.
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)

I miss Leonard, my brother-in-law, and I know his niece, Sierra and nephews, Chris & Gabriel miss him as well. His analytical way of thinking and his sense of humor were unique to Leonard that would usual get a loving giggle from me. I miss the weekend drives with the family; just to get a meal out of town was always an adventure. It was nice that God lent you to us. RIP Leonard.
~ Tanya Venegas, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, May 14, 2019
  From the Albuquerque Journal On-Line Guest Book

Lighting a candle for Leonard's birthday, 5/10.
~ Tanya Venegas, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
   From the Albuquerque Journal On-Line Guest Book