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John Larry Leyba, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico and also a long time resident of Roswell, New Mexico died unexpectedly at Lovelace Hospital on the morning of Monday, June 7, 2010 of heart and lung failure. He is survived by his spouse of 11 years, Tracy Morgan-Leyba of Albuquerque; his son, Christopher John Leyba of Richmond, Virginia; and grandchildren, Jacob, Thomas and Shannon Leyba; his daughter, Janet Kay Morgan and husband Steve and their children Alexandra, Jackson and Lily Rose Morgan also residents of Richmond, Virginia; and his brother, Patrick Henry Patterson lifelong resident of Albuquerque, N.M. John Leyba was a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University where he studied psychology. He spent time as a counselor for The Department of Social Services in Roswell and later moved to Albuquerque where he pursued his career at The Albuquerque Commission for The Blind, where he retired in 2008. He was passionate about people and sacrificed much of his time and self to help others achieve their goals. He was a man of great benevolence and compassion. He delighted himself with simple things like nature, reading and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a devoted father and husband among many other things. The last thing that he ever said before he died was "I have faced adversity head on full of fear full of courage. I have stood there and faced it.and sometimes adversity wins at times but I am ready to fight, fight, fight!" He was greatly loved and he will be greatly missed. There will no services held as requested by family and any memorial contributions may be made to Victory Tabernacle Church of God, 11700 Genito Rd., Midlothian, Virginia 23112, Ph# 804-744-9481. Please visit our online guestbook for John at RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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