Felipe was born on June 1, 1940 in Brawley; one of thirteen children born to Diega and Sotero Leon. He passed away on April 17, 2024 after being ill for many years. Felipe worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator. He leaves behind twelve children Gloria Merriam, Tony Leon, Sandra Leon Ojeda, Vicky Cardenas, Rachel Leon Romero, Ray Leon, Gracie Salazar, Susan Martinez, Lupe Castaneda, Azucena Leon, Samantha Leon, and Sandy Leon along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Rosa Sandoval and Eleanor Salgado.
His viewing services will be held on May 1, 2024 from 12 to 3pm at El Cajon Mortuary 684 S Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA. Burial will be at a later date at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley.