If only life was really about fishing and long driving then this world would be a better place. A loving husband, dad of three children, and a servant of God, Leonardo, better known as "Nards" left us suddenly on April 30, 2017. While battling years of sickness, he never once lost his will to live and love. Even through his weaknesses he would always perk up for a quick ride to the mall or anywhere the road takes him.

A life of hard work defined this man. Always willing to go the extra mile to support his family and everyone that surrounded him. He dedicated himself, sacrificed himself to the better of others. Working two jobs as an X-ray Tech for many years, serving his church, and providing comfort and security for his family is what any man can and should aspire to. He defined ultimate success through his diligent work, which he found happiness to see his three children thrive and survive this harsh world.

Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”

1 Corinthians 15:51-57