Leandro Illin, Sr. passed away on May 12, 2022 at the age of 89. He was born on September 14, 1932 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and came to the U.S. in 1959. He graduated from Delgado on July 19, 1968 and started his own business, Illin’s Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating. He served in the Merchant Marines.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Romeli Illin and Cristina Banegas Illin; and his brothers, Alexander Illin and Somerled Illin.
He is survived by: his wife of 61 years, Sylvia G. Illin; his daughters, Sandra Illin, Brenda Schorr, Sylvia Beatrice Kirkpatrick (Bill); his niece, Lourdes Evan and nephew-in-law, Bryan Evans and his sister-in-law Rita Caballero; his brother, Romeli Illin, Jr.; his five grandsons, Nikolai Illin, Taylor Schorr; Brendan Schorr, Gavin Kirkpatrick and Gabriel Kirkpatrick; his ex-son-in-law, Henry Schorr, Jr. whom he loved like a son; special family friend, Rosa Flores Castellon; and his favorite cousin, Mario Mackay.
A Celebration of Leandro’s Life will be held on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home at 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will be private.
The family invites you to leave your fond thoughts, memories, and condolences online at: www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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