Leo (known as Sonny) was born February 19, 1929, in Caveness Texas, the third child of Nancy and Leo, Sr.
The family moved to California when he was an infant. Leo and Dona met when they were young teens. When they married, dad worked for Coberly's as an auto mechanic and also built and raced cars. In the 1960's they both went back to night school and got their high school diplomas. He decided to try to become a firefighter even though is would mean a cut in pay. He was never sorry! After they raised their children, Dona and Leo were foster parents to 50 infants! They gave those kids a great start. Leo and Dona were married 64 years when Dona passed away last July.
They are happily together again!
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Pacific View Mortuary Chapel.