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Macedonio B. Leyba, 89, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to be with our Lord on March 17, 2007. He was born on September 12, 1917 to Anastacio and Luciana Leyba in Fierro, NM and raised in Deming, NM. Macedonio was a survivor of the Bataan Death March and an ex-POW of World War II in Japan for 3 1/2 years. He retired from the VA Hospital and was a life member of the VFW and DAV and American Defender of Battaan and Corregidor. He was a hard working, humble man, and a 'die hard' "CUBS" fan. Macedonio is survived by his wife, Eulalia Leyba; children: Andy and Joan Leyba, Cecil and Leticia Crespin, Yolanda and Majid Teymoori, Ray Leyba, Rudy and Sheila Leyba; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 - 4 p.m. at Garcia Mortuary Chapel. A Rosary will be recited at the Garcia Chapel Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover Ave SW. Interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Pallbearers are Andy Leyba, Ray Leyba, Rudy Leyba, Cecil Crespin, Chris Leyba, and Mark Crespin. Honorary Pallbearers are Alex, Erik, Andrew, Rudy, Michael, and Vincent. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Service Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
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