Patricia Sylvia (Leon) Branham's Obituary
Patricia Sylvia Leon was born and raised in San Bernardino, CA. She attended Pacific High School and San Bernardino Valley College. Patricia worked in finance business for over 30 years. Patricia was an avid painter and loved using oil, acrylic and watercolors, taking classes over the years, giving her the creative touch she possessed. She also was a great seamstress and could perform wonders in the kitchen. Patricia lived the latter part of her life in the Forrest of Crestline, California with her husband of 20 years, Richard “Buck” Branham. They would often sit on their deck, surrounded by trees, feeding birds and squirrels all while enjoying each other’s company. Patricia was musically inclined, she played the bass guitar, piano and drums occasionally. Her and Richard would love to have “jam sessions”. In describing her life, Patricia would have said her greatest accomplishment was her children. Her favorite was Stephen Chavez, her firstborn with a calm and patient temperament just like her. Her daughter, Alesha (Chavez) Reynoso, her youngest, outgoing, explorative and strong willed, the happy opposite of her. She was the best mother a child could ask for. Always involved with school activities and life events as her children grew into adults and had children of their own. Patricia was a mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grand mother and god mother. She was so honored to play the role of mother to those in need. Patricia was the greatest grandmother, she was present at every birth, birthday, school awards assemblies, sports events, talent performances, and more. She always made herself available for pick ups and after school snacks. She taught many life lessons, the biggest was to always appreciate nature and its beauty. Grandma loved to bake cookies and take the kids to the lake; she was always sure to wear her play clothes. To say she will be greatly missed would be an understatement. The world truly lost a remarkable woman. The impact she made on our families is truly immeasurable.
Patricia is survived by her grandchildren; Marina Reynoso, Andrew Chavez, Audrey Chavez, Sean Chavez, Izzy Reynoso, Brianna Reynoso, Stephen Chavez Jr., Jeremy Chavez, Danielle Reynoso and Robert Reynoso.
Her Son in law, Daniel Reynoso and Daughter in law, Rhea Cardona.
Her stepson, Jesse Branham, his wife, Heather Branham and their son, Reid Branham.
Her God children; Julianna Browning, Christine Jasso, Gabrielle Carrillo, Leto “Piggy” Carrillo, Diana Mota, Christine Jasso Garcia and Tiffany Valdez.
Her siblings; Barbara Gutierrez, Dee Gilbertson, Lisa Stahl, Henry Leon, Darlene Olvera, Tim Olvera and Jim Olvera.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Chuck Leon and Isabel Saucedo, her Brothers, Ernie Leon and Jeff Olvera, step mother, Helen Leon and her Grandmother Lenor Flores.
In lieu of flowers:
Patricia LOVED to give. We would like to give back in her honor. Please bring any donation of new clothing, toiletries, shoes, blankets, backpacks, granola bars, $5 fast food gift cards, feminine hygiene products or cosmetics. We will have donation boxes at the memorial. YouthHope Foundation is an independent, certified 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The organization was established in 2009 to build confidence and promote self-sufficiency for homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth, ages 14-24, by providing trust, hope, support, and education. YouthHope was established to provide a support system for youth in a safe and caring environment so they may grow to be healthy, self-sustaining adults.
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