Born on April 4, 1937, in Denver Colorado, he was the son of the late Lucas and Clara Madrid Yara and was of the Baptist faith. Leo loved listening to big band and crooner classic music. He enjoyed singing and sightseeing with his family.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Cecilia Griego Yara; two sons, Dennis Yara and his wife Melissa, and Mark Silva; one daughter, Desiree Manning and her husband James; one sister, Barbara Raen and her husband Lee; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Harris, Natasha Reece, Denee Garrell, Seth Manning, Jacob Manning, Jude Manning and John Manning and three great-grandchildren, Mia Garrell, Willow Reece and Aspen Reece.
Leo was also predeceased by one son, Dominic Yara and three brothers, Frank Yara, John Yara and Eddie Yara.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 23, 2019, at 3 p.m. in the Dillard Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Mike Reynolds officiating.
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