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Paul John Leyba
June 23rd, 1949 - November 23rd, 2020
June 23rd, 1949 - November 23rd, 2020
Paul J. Leyba
Passed away November 23, 2020 the youngest of the family, and member of the Hi Landers Musical family group. Graduated in 1969 at Santa Fe High, and was drafted to the Army and was in Vietnam War. Paul worked in the City Of Santa Fe as a mechanic for the City Police vehicles, he had many hobbies including fishing, camping, and boating he also played various instruments and recording, gardening, and taking care of his fruit trees.
He proceeded in death by his father, Luis Leyba, mother, Flora Leyba, sisters Selina Byers Leyba, Katey Baca Leyba, Chanita Leyba, Antonia Montoya Leyba, Ramona Leyba, and brother, Mike Leyba. In laws, Tom Gonzales, Arthur Hentzen, Victor Vandersommen, Jack Byers, Albert Montoya, Pauline Lucero Leyba, Connie Martinez Leyba.
He is survived by Aurora Hentzen, Marcella Vandersommen, “His companion” Dinah Perea, and Mary Jo Gonzales, both took very good care of him for 2 1/2years during his illness. Mary Louise and Mike Rodriguez, Ray and Vickie Leyba, Jerry Leyba, Cayetano Leyba, In-laws, Tommie Urioste Leyba and Pascual Baca, also 5 generations of nieces and nephews, as well as aunts, uncles and many friends.
Many thanks to Amber care and Rocky Mountain ambulance for their help, and Rivera Family Funeral Home, and John Baca for their assistance also to Dr. Alexandra Voinescu for her excellent care to our beloved brother, he will be missed dearly by everyone that knew him , we will also miss his beautiful music.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the kidney foundation www.kidneyfund.org
Due to COVID -19 services will be held at a later date at the National Cemetery with full Military Honors.
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Gale Hanson (Byers)
To Uncle Paul, Thank you for being a good uncle, and your service to our country! All my uncles are good men, just like my dad. I will miss you, and I am glad you are not suffering anymore. I know you are in heaven rejoicing with our Lord and Savior Jesus, and your family and friends who have gone on before you. Much love, your niece, Gale
Gabriel Leyba
We will miss Uncle Paul. He was always kind and had a smile on his face when we saw him. I will always picture him playing with the Highlanders.
Hilda Baca
Uncle Paul, you will be missed by all your family members. God bless you and Rest In Peace. My prayers are with you and your family.
Michael Leyba
Uncle Paul You will be missed. I always remember you and my Dad practicing songs at Grandma's house when I was a kid. Rest in peace Uncle.
Emily Guerrero
Tio I will always remember you with your black cap. May you RIP as you make your new journey to be with the rest of your family. You are already missed. Prayers for you and your family.
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