In Memory
December 8, 1963 ~ December 18, 2019 (age 56)
Rebecca Leyba Obituary
Rebecca L. Leyba, 56, transitioned on December 18, 2019 passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.
Rebecca was born in Folsom, CA to Ernest T. Leyba and Clara “Kelly” M. Leyba on December 8, 1963. She grew up in South Bend and attended St. Cashmir grade school and LaSalle High School.
Those who knew Rebecca (“Becky”) would describe her as bossy, stubborn and hard-headed, but if you truly knew her, you knew she had a heart of gold. Becky would always say “anything I got, you can have”, and she meant it. Becky was extremely crafty and spunky. She could make something out of nothing. She was a family person who always put others before herself. Becky could clean like nobody’s business and she was great at making others laugh!
In her final days, Becky was surrounded by nothing but love and wanted her life to be a celebration, rather than a tragedy. Her memories and stories will live on and continue to bring smiles to those who knew and loved her.
Rebecca is survived by a son, Leonard A. “Lenny” Leyba of South Bend, IN and a daughter, Cammie M. Smith (Jasmyne Scott) of Mishawaka, IN; three grandchildren: Sierra, Sienna and Lilianna; her mother, Clara “Kelly” Leyba; nine siblings: Ernest T. (Louise) Leyba, Eugene T. Leyba, Ramona L. (Pedro) Figueroa, Eric T. Leyba, Roberta L. Sattar, Erwin T. Leyba, Edward T. Leyba, Evan T. Leyba and Roxanne L. (Phillip) Saunders. Rebecca also leaves behind a host of extended family members and friends who were dear to her heart. Rebecca was preceded in death by her father, Ernest T. Leyba in 1989.
A special thanks to Memorial Hospital and Hospice for their compassionate care during this difficult time.
Rebecca’s family will gather to celebrate Rebecca’s life at a later date in the new year, full details to come. Palmer Funeral Homes – West Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
12/21/2019 JFC
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