Margaret Silva Leon

In commemoration of Margaret “Grandma Margaret” S. Leon. We celebrate her endearing spirit and life of 85 years. Margaret was born on October 30, 1934 in Brawley, CA and entered into God’s Heavenly Kingdom on August 29, 2020. We do find comfort knowing Margaret is now with her father Antonio, mother Francesca, sister Mary Lou, brother David, nephew Jeffery and all our other beloved family members in heaven as well as our lord and savior JESUS Christ. On April 30, 1983 Margaret married Jose Luis Leon, both sharing 37 years of life, love and happiness together. She is also survived by her brother Antonio Silva. Margaret was a graduate of Calipatria High School, class of 1952. She was a native resident of Imperial Valley, CA and moved to San Jose, CA in 1958.

Margaret was a Loving mother and grandmother to her daughter; Laura and son-in-law Jimmy as well as their family members including: son Jimmy Jr, his wife Dana and their children Ariel, Jimmy III and Laurena, daughter Jennifer, her husband Baron and their children Lorelai, Liliana, Leilani, son Joseph and his son Joseph Jr, son John and his wife Letty and their children Josiah and Isabella

Margaret’s son David; and his family members including: daughter Cherene, her husband Matt and their children Masen, Camila and Caira, son Anthony, Daughter Valerie her husband Angel and their children Ryan and Hailey, son David Jr, son Victor and ex-wife Liz

Margaret’s legacy of being a Loving aunt extends to; Niece Jamie and her husband Mauricio and their children Eddie, Jessica and Moses

Nephew James “Jay”, his wife Gusty and their children Lydia and Alyssa, Breanna, McKenzie and Tessa

Nephew Joel and his son Joel Jr, Cristion and Kaine

Niece Jeri Anne and her wife Jennifer and children Jacob and Caitlin

Nephew David Michael his wife Shelly

Nephew Richard his wife Evelyn

Niece Roseanne and her husband Bruce

Margaret is also a Loving God-mother to; Alyssa, Lydia, Joel, Eric, Raena, Christina and Henrietta.

Also, Long-time family friend and God-father to her daughters 4 children and 9 grandchildren John “Nino”

We would also like to mention that Margaret has family in San Diego, Imperial Valley, Arizona and Livermore that have always held a special place in her heart.

In her spare time Margaret loved to crochet, making keepsakes for family and friends. She also enjoyed staying up late reading her favorite books on her nook, playing online games and chatting with family and friends on Facebook. Margaret’s true happiness came from enjoying backyard BBQ’s, camping and attending custom/classic car shows for her grandson Jimmy and his car club. Basically, any family gathering surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren was what she cherished and valued most.

She found great delight in dancing to Mexican music with whomever would dance with her, which would be everyone she asked because she would not take “NO” for an answer and no one would ever turn her down. Margaret and her husband Jose enjoyed going out to eat together and loved spending time with their little dog Chiquito. Margaret’s kindhearted nature made all feel welcomed into her home and her life. She has been and will forever remain an inspiration and guiding light to us all.

She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten because her spirit lives on in each one of her loved ones. Margaret’s love will definitely leave an indelible imprint on our hearts that will be felt throughout the generations of our family. It has truly been an honor and privilege to share life and love with a “One of a kind” person. May she Rest in Peace as our Guardian Angel.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday September 18, 2020 at: Oak Hill Memorial Cemetery: 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125.

Please contact Margaret’s daughter Laura, son David or Granddaughter Jennifer as there is limited outdoor seating.

Note: The family as well as the venue require Social Distancing and everyone must wear a face mask at all times. (NO exceptions)