Leonor Tasheiko (née Saumell) died peacefully at her home in Phoenix, Arizona on January 13, 2019 at the age of 93. Leonor was born on February 24, 1925 in Stamford, Connecticut to Amaro and Teresa Saumell. She attended Stamford schools and graduated from Stamford High School in 1942. She then attended New Haven State Teachers College and graduated in 1946. She had a long and distinguished teaching career spanning 46 years. After Mrs. Tasheiko retired from teaching in Stamford, Conn., she joined the Department of Defense and taught Gifted and Talented students in Panama, Japan, and Germany. She travelled the world living a rich life with adventures and discovery. Leonor retired in Phoenix, Arizona in 1994. Leonor is survived by her daughters Leigh Ann of Colorado, Larissa of Arizona, and Laura of Maine. Additionally she is survived by her 6 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.