Catherine Leko, age 84, passed away Monday evening with her family by her side. She was born to Patrick and Marie Braccia in Brooklyn, New York. Catherine was the middle child being one of 10 children.
Catherine met Bill Leko on July 11, 1944 while his ship was docked in the Brooklyn Navy Yards. After maintaining a long distance relationship, Bill then returned to Brooklyn, New York to wed Catherine on April 18th, 1948, and both returned to California to raise a family, remaining happily married for 59 years.
Catherine is preceded in death by her loving husband Bill. She was also a devoted and caring mother to the late Richard, Donnamarie (Fred), John, Georgina (Steve); and loving grandmother to Sam (Natalie), Garett, Kent, and remembered Aunt to Nick Bautista.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 6th at Eternal Valley Mortuary in the Chapel of the Oaks from 5pm - 9pm with a rosary at 7pm. Mass will be held on Saturday, August 7th at St. Clare's Catholic Church, 19606 Calla Way in Canyon Country at 10:30am.
Interment will be held at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, Newhall, California. In Memory Of, donations may be made in Catherine's name to the American Stroke Association @ http://www.americanstroke.org; or by calling 1-866-549-1776
Catherine's family wrote, "A local Santa Clarita Valley resident since 1966 in a then small growing community, Catherine made and kept many friends, and was known for her kind heart and sense of humor. Her compassion will be remembered and missed by those who knew and loved her."
Arrangements under the direction of Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary, Newhall, CA.
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