Leonor was born on June 8th, 2005, in Phoenix, Arizona to James and Esmeralda Carlos.
She graduated from Desert Edge High School in 2023, where she played soccer all four years after first falling in love with the sport as a child. She was known for her funny, artistic spirit and her ability to make her friends and family laugh.
She loved spending time with her family, being silly, and discovering new foods—especially anything with Asian flavors or a good burger. One of her favorite traditions was the yearly family camping trip to Pismo Beach, where the waves and sounds of the ocean always brought her peace.
An adventurer at heart, she enjoyed fishing whether it was at a local lake, off the pier, or out in the deep sea. Music was her escape; she taught herself to play both the piano and the guitar, and it came naturally to her.
At just 19, she began working for the City of Phoenix as an Operator & Maintenance Technician at the wastewater treatment plant. She quickly earned a reputation for her strong work ethic, bright spirit, and infectious positivity that lifted those around her.
She is survived by her loving parents James and Esmeralda Carlos, her brother Kaillou Carlos, sister Aryanah Carlos, Grandma Adela Carlos, Nana Amalia Rodriguez, and her beloved dogs Luna and Draco. She is reunited with her childhood companion Chico, who was always by her side. She is also reunited with her Grandpa Esmenio Carlos, Tata George Rodriguez, and Cousin Alexia Rodriguez.
She will be remembered always for her infectious smile, her warmth, and the joy she brought to every life she touched.
A visitation will be held at Thompson Funeral Chapel, located at 926 South Litchfield Road, Goodyear, Arizona, 85338, USA, on November 17, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A prayer service will take place at the Funeral Chapel on November 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
The Funeral Mass will be conducted at Saint John Vianney Church, 800 W Loma Linda Blvd, Goodyear, Arizona, 85338, on November 18, 2025, at 10:00 am.
Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W Thomas Road, Avondale, Arizona, 85392, United States of America, on November 18, 2025, at 11:45 am.
