Sophie was born to parents Jose Maria Vasquez and Francisca Nieto on August 29, 1921 in San Diego, California. Sophie was one of 18 siblings. She graduated from San Diego High School in June of 1939. After high school she began working at one of the many canneries in San Diego with several of her sisters. Sophie met and married Charles Morales Leyba and went on to have 4 children, Charles Edward, Jaqueline, Raymond, and Albert John.
Sophie was a loyal servant to God first and foremost. She loved the church, and loved sharing the love and warmth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with as many people as she was able.
Sophie was a faithful prayer warrior, and was an active member of her church. She attended Saint Michael's Catholic Church at 2643 Homedale Street in San Diego, California 92139 for over 40 years. Although at the age of 98 years old Sophie was baptized in the name if the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of her sins at South Bay United Pentecostal Church located at 395 D Street in the city of Chula Vista, California 91910.
Preceded in death was her husband Charles Morales Leyba, both of her parents, and 16 of her 17 siblings. Sophie is survived by her sister Mary Santana, and her 4 children; Charles Edward Leyba, Jacqueline Pacheco, Raymond Leyba, and Albert John Leyba, 24 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren.
Church service will be held at Saint Michael's Catholic Church located at 2643 Homedale Street, San Diego, California 92139 on Monday November 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Interment proceeding church service at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery at 4470 Hilltop Drive, San Diego, California 92102.
