Dear Auntie, I want to thank you again for the incredible unconditional love, support and kindness that you have given me in my darkest times, and to my family. Your generosity of time and money to me and my kids will never be forgotten. I will also remember the plenty of laughter we shared together and your sharp sense of humor. Everyone should feel so blessed to have known you and to have been loved by you, I sure feel that way. You had a kind word for everyone you met, and that too I will never forget. I will try to honor you and your kindness every day even if those are huge  shoes to fill. 
Thank you for raising a wonderful woman like Lori which I am so lucky to call cousin and friend.
I love you Auntie forever … and don’t you worry I will keep the promise I made to you

Prayers for all Virginia's family and friends. This lady was truely a one of a kind! Showing kindness, helpfulness and understanding. She loved our Lord with all her heart and lived a life which showed it.

At work with friends & our Dr. G, Reid. Virginia was a friend to so many and is dearly missed!

My wonderful Virginia and I at the Cerritos Dental Center. Love this wonderful friend!

Virginia was a good friend with a big heart. She was also not very shy about being straightforward with you regarding her thoughts on almost any matter. I admired her for that, and considered that particular part of her character to be a blessing. I could trust her to be honest, and to speak the truth.

She could always make me laugh, and would come up with incredible stories, seemingly out of nowhere, but I soon found out that they were based on her own true-life experiences. I continually suggested to Gin that she should write a book, and I assured her that it would be a best seller. 

Those who knew her realized that despite whatever pain she went through, there was still a fervent desire to look for the blessings in life. It is always easier to complain about our personal situation than it is to be thankful for what we have. Gin would constantly be redirecting my thoughts toward focusing on what is good. I thank her for that.

Throughout her life, she seemed more interested in other people’s wants and desires, than her own, even to her detriment. Knowing Gin made me want to be a better person. She made me think about being more honest, and less self-centered.  She helped me develop an empathetic attitude toward others, and ponder what was important.

I’m going to miss her distinctive cackling laugh. I will always remember her unique facial expressions which told me more about what was going on than mere words ever could. I will always remember her joking demeanor, and how we used to tease each other sometimes to the point of hysterical laughter. There were times that I laughed so hard with Virginia that I couldn’t breathe. I will miss that, but mostly I will remember how I could always count on her no matter what…

Virginia, I consider it a blessing for the years God allowed me to know you. I love you, Dear Friend, and I look forward to seeing you in the future… on The Other Side.

My condolences to the Leonard family. Virginia and I were friends for 49 years she was a wonderful person and a great friend. I will miss her dearly.

Thank you Virginia for being so good to me and Ivan. I love you!

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Leonard family and friends! 🙏🙏😇😇💞💞

Virginia was an angel on earth and now one watching over us from heacen. I was soooo blessed to call her my friend. She always had the best advice, and always told it like it was. We shared so many laughs together.  She and Tom took my son, Ivan Molina in as one of their own grandchildren, since around Kindergarten. Chris and Ivan have been lifelong friends. She bought Ivan Disney seasonal passes, took him everywhere that she went, spoiled him rotten. She had the patience of Job. She made sure that his homework was done correctly, helped him with class projects and was there to cheer him on at his baseball and football games! It's hard to type this with all my tears. 😢 💔 I miss her so much! She definitely touched our lives and will forever be in my heart! ❤️ My condolences to all her family and friends. May her soul R.I.P. and may God's perpetual light shine upon her forever.✨️ 🙏🏻 💖

To Virginia's family,
My daughter, Dena and I are so sorry for your loss.
Virginia was  a warm, caring,  all around wonderful person.  A marvelous friend to both of us.  
I'm going to miss hearing her stories and laughing til I cried.
Rest easy, Bohenia.  Love and miss you.
Kathy and Dena Carey

🌟 Remembering Auntie with Love and Laughter 🌟
My dear Auntie, you left an indelible mark on everyone you met, and your memory will forever be cherished.
Auntie had a remarkable way of lighting up any room she walked into. Her infectious energy was infectious and she was always ready to party. She had an uncanny talent for dropping the perfect fart joke, and she could make even the gloomiest days a little brighter with her sense of humor. If anyone ever needed something, she was there without hesitation, a true pillar of support.
I'll never forget her words when I was young, warning any potential heartbreaker that they'd have to deal with her, not just my dad. That really says something, and if you knew my dad, you'd understand. I can still hear her chuckle in the background every time someone mentions her name.
The fondest memories I have are from the days when we would have dance parties in her dining room, just like the one in the photo attached. We'd dance our hearts out to "Atomic Dog" by George Clinton, and those moments are etched in my heart forever.
And did you know I was, in a way, named after her? Her friends called her Gin, and people called me Jen. Every time at a party, we'd hear "Jen" or "Gin," and we'd both respond, "What?" That always brought a smile to our faces.
Auntie, you will be deeply missed, but your spirit and the memories we shared will never be forgotten. I know you're up in heaven now, rocking it with my brother Christopher, watching over all of us. I promise to carry on your legacy and continue making you proud.
With all my love,
Your niece, Jen

My big sister. My heart is broken. You leave me some big shoes to fill. You were the pillar in this family. We are all  going to miss you terribly. It is time for you to rest now.your work is done and we will carry on your ❤️ to be kind to everyone. Love, Janette

So sorry to hear of Ginny's passing.  Our parents were great friends. She would remind me that we were each other's 1st friends. Our fathers were stationed (National Guard) in California when I was  born. We spent quit a bit of family time together,  until her family  moved from Illinois to California. My mother and Lil remained in touch until Lil's passing.  R.I.P. Ginny. Your first friend Mike

So sorry for your loss, I have fond memories of working with Virigina at Delta Dental. She was such a kind person. 
❤ Susan Pack

She will surely be missed. She was a kind soul and such a good listener when you needed someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on. 
She was a great boss and a fun person to work with. 
All my condolences to her wonderful family that she loved so much. 
God needed an Angel.

Virginia aka Awesome Blossom, will be Forever remembered & forever missed.  I will miss our long talks about everything and anything, your contagious laughter, your optimistic look at life, the yummy bread that you baked and mailed me during the pandemic, and most of all the beautiful smile that always greeted me every morning at work, and when the pandemic hit our daily Awesome Blossom email greetings.  Will miss hearing about your adventures with your grandson and how your face lit up when you spoke about your family. 
I am so grateful that our paths crossed and I was able to meet such a beautiful soul. Thank you for always checking on me and being there not for only me but for your community as well. Love you Awesome Blossom!
My deepest condolences to the Leonard family.

I didn’t know you, ma’am, but I know your daughter, who is an excellent friend to have. Thank you for raising her to be such a good person for all of us to know.

OBITUARY

Virginia Irene Leonard

January 21, 1952 – October 15, 2023

Miller Mies Downey Mortuary

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