Rosemary Leon passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side on July 7, 2024, in Fillmore, CA at the age of 97.
Born and raised in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. She came to the US in the 1940’s. Rosemary was a strong, lively and courageous person. She married Ralph E. Leon in 1955 and was a homemaker, mother to her six children. She enjoyed cooking meals for her family.
The family will al
ways remember her delicious homemade tamales at Christmas. She also kept herself busy gardening and crocheting.
She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph F. Leon and son Jose Hernandez.
She is survived by her five children, Ralph Jr., Gabriel, Gilbert, Susanne and Patricia. With numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Leon Family would like to thank all of her caregivers, Marissa, Michael, Margaret, Olivia, Eva, Elena, Diane and Irma. All of you allowed the family to keep our mother home where she felt happy and safe.
The family would also like to thank the staff from Angel of God Hospice Agency for all of their support during this very difficult time.
A Rosary will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., both to be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1048 Ventura Street, Fillmore, CA 93015.
Internment to follow at Bardsdale Cemetery 1698 S. Sespe Street Fillmore, CA 93015
To sign the family’s online guest book please visit our website: www.santapaulafuneralhome.com and locate Rosemary’s name in “Recent Obituaries.”
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Family Owner & Operated ROBERT REY GARCIA JR FUNERAL SERVICES, SANTA PAULA, CA 805.229.7054