Roberto De Leon

Roberto De Leon, 75 passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday August 24, 2024 in the comfort of his home in Moses Lake, WA. The youngest of 11 siblings, Roberto was born in 1949, in Raymonville, Texas to the late Cleotilde and Amelia De Leon. The De Leon family were migrant farm workers and they would spend their summers working in Virginia, then traveled to Florida to work for the winter. In 1964 the De Leon family migrated to Washington and settled in Moses Lake. In 1969 Roberto graduated for Moses Lake High School. In 1970 he was drafted to the U.S. Army and did a two year tour in Vietnam, where he served as a valor in communications. Upon returning from the Army, Roberto married the love of his life Anna De Leon in June of 1973. Shortly thereafter, they welcomed their daughter Denise, followed by their son Roberto and finally Amanda. He absolutely loved his children and did whatever was necessary to make sure they succeeded in life. Roberto worked his entire life in the potato industry. After his retirement he became a stay at home grandpa and was surrounded by his grandchildren everyday. This role was his true calling. He taught his grandkids how to play baseball, golf and sometimes the harmonica. He made sure he was at every sporting and dance event his grandkids were involved in. He cheered them on and was so proud of their accomplishments. Roberto taught his family to love Christ first and to always work hard for anything you want in life. Practice makes perfect. He was a devoted Christian, father and grandfather. His family meant everything to him as he was a devoted long time member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Roberto was preceded in death by his first born daughter Denise De Leon, his parents Amelia and Cleotilde De Leon, and 8 siblings Velia Powell, Alonzo De Leon, Lydia Garza, Arturo De Leon, Eleazar De Leon, the twins Noe and Israel De Leon, and Federico De Leon. He is survived by two siblings, Cleotilde De Leon Jr. and Amelia Alvarado Roberto's legacy lives on through his wife Anna De Leon, three children Denise Pethick (Dave), Robbie DeLeon, and Amanda Martinez (Miguel). Nine grandchildren, Bella, Isa, Olivia, Sophia, Nico, Mikey, Beto, Victoria and Cami. Roberto also leaves behind a large extended family of nieces, nephews, brother in laws, and sister in laws that loved him like a brother and will honor and cherish his memory forever. There will be a viewing and rosary service Thursday, August 29 from 3:00-5:00 pm at Kayser Chapel of Memories. The funeral will be held Friday August 30th at Our Lady of Fatima Church at 11:00 am Those who wish to participate for the rosary can come at 10:30 am the day of the funeral.