Albert R. Leon

Albert is preceded in death by his wife Mary Baeza Leon; his parents Thomas B. Leon and Gerarda Reina Leon; his siblings Johnny Leon, Carmen Uribes, Thomas R. Leon, Godfrey (Cheo) Leon, Gloria Leon, and Olga Contreras; and his son-in-law Karl J. Meredith.

He is survived by his wife Margaret Ann Leon; his sisters Amanda (Clara) Estrada and Anita (Cookie) Crandell; his children Susan Meredith, Albert A. Leon and his wife Evelyn, Danny Leon and his wife Dolores, and Tommy Leon and his wife Carey; his step-children Lloyd Thrailkill, Phyllis Thrailkill, and Darlene Smith and her husband Dick; his grandchildren Jennifer Fritz, Christopher Leon, Jeannie Leon, Erika Cooke, Christopher Cabral, Melissa Cabral, Stefanie Rodriguez, Daniel Leon, Michael Leon, Mary Cross, and Carey T. Leon; his step-grandchildren Robert Thrailkill, Megan Pronovost, Eric Smith, and Kyle Kirkendoll; his 12 great grandchildren; and 1 step-great grandchild.

Al was born in Clarkdale, Arizona. His family moved to California in 1943, and settled in Fresno the next year. He served in the Navy before marrying Mary, starting his career, and raising his family. She passed away after 42 years of marriage.

Al enjoyed a long and successful career as a purchasing agent and manager spending 35 years with Valley Nitrogen Producers/J.R. Simplot. Friendships made there have lasted throughout his life.

Al married again, he and Maggie have been married for 13 years.

Al is remembered by his family as a wise and loving man who always helped them in every way possible. His love for his children led him to be a school volunteer, coach, chaperone, and personal taxi driver. Neighbors, friends, and extended family enjoyed his gregarious fun-loving nature, his open house parties, his love of dancing, and his silly made up songs. Al added fun to every gathering. He could make everyone feel like they were his favorite.

Al Leon will be interred at St. Peters cemetery. His funeral will be available by livestream.