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Mrs. Emelda (Mela) Leyba died Thursday in Albuquerque at the age of 83. Mrs. Leyba was preceded in death by her husband, Lee (Lito) Leyba and daughter, Rosalie Eleanor Leyba. She loved life and was a happy and outgoing person who touched many lives. She was lovingly known as"Nana" to her grandchildren and others. Mrs. Leyba loved to fish, shop, gamble, dance, travel, and live her life to the fullest. She loved her village of Pena Blanca and her family and friends there. She was also an active member of the Senior Center. Mrs. Leyba is survived by her sons, Lee Leyba and wife, Dolly, and Clyde Leyba and wife, Lillian; daughters, Viola Leyba, and Gloria Vicens and husband, John; sister, Emma Chavez; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Leyba will be held on Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pena Blanca, where the Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Micaela Hernandez, Deanna Vicens, Jimmy Aragon, Jerry Roybal, Rubel Gallegos, Jeremy Aragon, Dominic Aragon and Daniel Aragon. Honorary pallbearers will be, Lee Leyba Jr., Gene Leyba, Aundrea Leyba and Raquel Leyba. A Rosary for Mrs. Leyba will be recited on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Pena Blanca. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW. To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me When I am gone, release me, let me go, I have so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many beautiful years. I gave you my love, you can only guess, how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love that each of you have shown, but now it's time I traveled on alone. Grieve for a while for if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for awhile that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for you see life goes on, so if you need me, just call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near, and if you listen to your heart, you will hear all my love around you so soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say,"Welcome Home." Love and Kisses Nana.
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