Stephen Henry Leonard

Stephen Henry Leonard passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021. He was born on May 23, 1964 in Gilroy. He was raised in Morgan Hill. Steve attended and graduated from Gateway Center in Gilroy. He went on to work through Hope Services for approximately 35 years where he met and worked with wonderful people whom he cherished. He happily participated in Hope's recreational activities including fishability, Boy Scouts of America, holiday dances, Wednesday's at the Senior Recreation Center and Special Olympics. However, his favorite was bowling every Tuesday. Many thanks to Carole and Ron Friis of Morgan Hill for being so kind and supportive of Steve and his family. Steve found incredible enjoyment in his family and many friends. He was our light of love and humor. His smile was contagious and his wit was quick.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Lee Leonard and Grace Vader, his brother Lee Leonard and nephew David Leonard. He leaves his siblings Mike Leonard, Kay Boyce and Sandy(Don) Ponzini. His nieces and nephews Jon and Paul(Lorene) Leonard, Sarah Martin and Kaleen(Justin) Gallagher. Great nieces and nephews Candace Lee(Vincente) Rodarte, Spencer and Charley Leonard and great, great niece Rosalia Rodarte.

There will be a viewing on Monday, October 25th from 4-6pm and a Rosary and sharing of stories at 7pm at Lima-Campagna-Johnson Funeral Home Funeral Home in Morgan Hill.

Funeral mass will be at St. Catherine's in Morgan Hill on Tuesday the 26th at 11:00am, interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Gilroy. There will be a gathering at Old City Hall in Gilroy at 1:00 pm where we will have a lunch buffet.

If you would like to make a donation to Hope Services in Steve's honor it would be appreciated.

Published in Morgan Hill Times · October 20, 2021