Mary Dolores De Leon Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Dolores De Leon of La Junta, Colorado, who passed away on April 22, 2026, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jose Nicolas "Nick" and Maria "Sophie" Encinias (Baca); her brothers, George and Rick Encinias; and her sister-in-law Terry Encinias.
She is survived by: her pet Bruno; her children, Kristi Raso (Ron) of La Junta, CO, Reuben De Leon Jr. (Betsy) of Norfolk and Heidi Candelario (Jeremy) of La Junta, CO.; her grandchildren, Chamarice Amaya, Diajinae Gauna, Madison Karbon (Bryce), Sierra Bartoszek (Jamey), Hailee Rios (Miguel), Sydney De Leon, Brooklyn De Leon, Alexia Candelario, Donavon Ramirez, Michael Gauna, Rylan De Leon, Paisley, Parker, Hope, Faith, Mariano, Mateo and Kamila; and her siblings, Mildred Maestas (Eugene) of La Junta, CO, Emilia Griego III (Angelo) of Fergus Falls, MN, Lewis Encinias of La Junta, CO, Lucy Lomako (ZB) of La Junta, CO, Bernadette Salazar (Ed) of La Junta, CO, David Encinias of La Junta, CO and Anna Salas (William) of Thorton, CO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas Vally Hospice.
