Aurora Leglu

Aurora Leglu entered eternal peace with the Lord by her side on January 12, 2026. Aurora was born on March 31, 1927, in Monterey, California. She lived for 98 years, and died the way she lived, with courage, strength, dignity, and faith.

Aurora was the daughter of Cirilo and Herminia Ybarra. Her parents immigrated to Monterey, California from a small town near Guadalajara, Mexico. Her mother worked packing sardines at the “Cannery Row, while her father worked as a ground’s keeper at the Pebble Beach Golf Course. Aurora learned to be hard working, honorable, and tenaciously devoted to her family.

Aurora married Carlos Leglu at the age of 24, who she met while working at the cannery in San Jose, California. Aurora continued to work seasonally for nearly 30 years, while raising her three children, Jeanette, Carlos Jr., and Laura. Aurora saw the positive side of everything and was always supportive and encouraging to her children, grandchildren (Regina, Julian, Sophia, Gabriel, and Adrian), and great grandchildren.

Aurora and Carlos spent 35 happy years at their mountain home in Boulder Creek, California. Carlos made a proud living working in his cabinet shop on the property next to the house. Aurora enjoyed cooking delicious Mexican food and doing yardwork. She loved caring for stray animals, which included several dogs and cats, a horse, goats, parrots, peacocks, chickens, pigeons, and other creatures. The mountain home was bathed in sunlight and ringed by groves of majestic redwoods. It was the site for many family gatherings. Aurora provided care in her home for years to her mother-in-law Anita Leglu, and to her mother Herminia.

Aurora was a loving wife to her husband Carlos for 56 years, who passed away in 2008, while living in Boulder Creek. Carlos and Aurora enjoyed going out dancing from the time they first met. It was obvious how deeply in love Carlos and Aurora were by the way they moved together to the music. The greatest hardship Aurora endured was losing her beloved husband.

Aurora was beset by Alzheimer’s. Aurora lived the last eight years of her life in the home of her loving daughter, Laura, along with her granddaughter Sophia. Although Aurora gradually lost her memory, she never lost her caring for others, positive outlook, and sense of humor. The hospice workers that attended to her adored her endearing smile, affectionate gestures, and joyful singing. Her favorite song to sing out loud was, “Que sera, sera, whatever will be will be.” Her constant singing was a testament to her courage, unwavering faith, and the way she cherished every moment of her life.