Heriberto Leyba Jr., 90, of Security, Colorado passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 after a short illness.
Born in Llano, New Mexico to Heriberto Leyba and Victoriana Tafoya on September 14, 1932, he moved to Bell’s Camp, Colorado at the age of three and grew up and attended schools in Bell’s Camp and Minturn, Colorado. He joined the Army at age 17 and served in the Korean War from 1949 to 1952. He returned home after the war and worked on the railroad and in the mines in the Tennessee Pass and Leadville area.
Mr. Leyba met and married Joyce DuPont on a snowy January day in 1957 in Leadville, Colorado. He and his growing family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where he worked at the newly built Air Force Academy in the mess hall and then spent most of his career working as a meatcutter at the Fort Carson Commissary. After retirement, he continued to work in the meat cutting business for a small butcher shop and Walmart until the age of 77.
Mr. Leyba was a devout believer in Jesus Christ and supported many Christian ministries. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, building and fixing things around the house and spending time with family, friends, and especially his beloved grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; his children, Herbert D., Edith (Jeff) Becvar, Theresa, Mark (Jennifer), and Ernest; his brother, George (Julia); his sixteen grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Heriberto and Victoriana Leyba; and his siblings, Nora, Walter, Cora, Olita, Leonarda, Joe, Raquel, and Alfred.
A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00PM, Friday, October 14, 2022, followed by a memorial service at 2:00PM, at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. A reception will follow.
Memorials in Heriberto Leyba’s name may be made to opendoorsusa.org in support of those persecuted for their faith in Christ around the world.
Ernie
9 Oct 2022We miss you and love you dad. Rest easy. Thank you for being a wonderful father.
Justin Becvar
9 Oct 2022Your everlasting memories and conversations will be missed grandpa!! May you rest in piece
KENNETH STEARNS.
9 Oct 2022R.I.P. MY UNCLE LOTS OF GREAT MOMENTS
Joe. Sandoval
9 Oct 2022Hello. Sorry. For. Your loss Of your. Dad. And. Husband. And. My. Uncle His. Mom my. Mom Brothers Sisters. His. Dad. All are. Waiting. For Him to Joil family in. Heaven. Love. You. Uncle. Junior. Love you Prima s. Little. Joe
Ralph G. Leyba
9 Oct 2022Loved my Uncle Herb. He was a good man who loved his wife & family with a full heart. Fond memories fishing with my dad, Uncle Herb and my cousins Herby, Mark & Ernie in the High Country of Colorado. He will be truly missed. I want to extend our sincere condolences to my Aunt Joyce, all my cousins, and their families.
Deacon Rudy
11 Oct 2022What an honor to serve the Leyba family. Joyce you are a delightful lady. My heartfelt condolences to the Leyba family. Thank you for your help in designing his funeral service.
Deacon Rudy
Ron Maestas
19 Oct 2022Most sincere condolences to the family, Joyce a dear first cousin. We love you.