Leslie was an amazing woman, friend, wife and mother. Leslie blessed our lives starting from our time in Jamaica together. Her kindness and caring will be remembered. Our families shared many wonderful times together. Leslie's hospitality and willingness to help out was legendary. We pass our condolences to her family; she will be missed.


Leslie was a beautiful, kind, giving, helpful, and funny lady. We met in Jamaica about 6 years ago. I will always remember all the fun we’ve had—we ladies went dancing, cooking classes at Margarit’s, went to the beach with families and friends to eat fried fish, festival and oysters, went to Embassy events at Ambassador Bridgewater’s, Halloween, Easter, Christmas, Birthday and Baby Showers at Powell Plaza, or at Margo’s, or eating out at the latest yoghurt or sushi joint. 

I will always remember her generosity and helpfulness. Family was her first priority. She would often do without, so she could help family. One time, I bit off more than I could chew by inviting my son’s whole grade instead of just his class for I believe his October 5, 5th birthday. I will never forget Leslie rolling up her sleeves and helping me feverishly set out chips and dip and pizzas. She did not have to do that as a guest, but she went all in, helping me. I believe that was the core of Leslie’s being—she lived to help people. 

I will never forget, in that voice of hers calling me kapatid, which in translation meant sister. I’m an only child, so felt privileged she called me that. 

Her sense of humor is also something I’ll remember. Sometimes she’d say something so funny and irreverent, and you can do nothing but laugh.  

This is a reminder for all of us, to live life to the fullest, and hold close those we love, as Leslie did. 

So it is with both happiness and sadness I will always remember her. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob, Sean, Luigi, and her entire family. 

So long, kapatid, we miss you. 

We in the Public Affairs Section, Kingston are deeply saddened by the passing of Leslie and want to extend our condolences to Bob and the immediate family as well as friends and other family now mourning this loss. Cancer has robbed so many of a warm, friendly and unassuming mother, wife and friend. We hope you will be comforted by all your fond memories of her and eventually smile when you remember her.


Leslie was a light in all of our lives at the US Embassy in Kingston,  Jamaica where I served as the United States Ambassador  She brought joy to all of those of us whose lives she touched through her many talents and her amazing culinary prowess which she generously shared with us .
We will always remember how much she loved her family  Our condolences are with Bob,  her sons , parents and her many friends .
We pray that loving memories of Leslie will comfort you in the days ahead . May her soul rest in Eternal peace and in the arms of the God that she loved.

 Our love ,
Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater and Rev. A. Russell Awkard

My sincerest condolences Bob, Luigi and Sean on the passing on of our beloved Leslie to eternal life. She is now in the loving embrace of our loving Father and Mama Mary and those whom we love whose memory will never leave us. 
Leslie was a loving mother who thought only what was the best  for   you ,  Luigi, my nephew.   She unselfishly  gave it all she could to you . My relatives who had the chance to be with you  Bob and Sean could attest that she cared so much for you . You were her world. 
Her loss means so much to us . She was very sweet and  kind and unaffected with her ways considering her status in life.  We will definitely miss Leslie. 
In our own little way,  we have been offering prayers for her repose. She is an intention in the  daily Holy Mass offered in Manila. 
Good bye dearest LESLIE ,  may you rest in peace! 


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Leslie Gonzales Piehel

June 23, 1966 – September 23, 2018

Auman's Inc. Funeral Home

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