Modesto Ponce De Leon, 80, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his home in Banning, California. He was born September 21, 1937 in Wilmington, California to Francisco & Isabel Ponce De Leon. Modesto had resided in Los Angeles and Orange County for most of his life. After his retirement he moved to Sun Lakes Country Club where he has resided for the past 15 years. Modesto enjoyed being an active member of the Elks Lodge.
Modesto is survived by his wife, Norma Ponce De Leon; daughters, Diane Franco, Helen Metcalf and Melissa Ponce De Leon; son, Michael Ponce De Leon; brothers, Frank, Andy and Adolph; sisters Rosie, Yolanda and Isabel.
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 12:00 pm at Weaver Mortuary 1177 Beaumont Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223. A private interment will follow at San Gorgonio Memorial Park in Banning, CA.