Ana Esther Leon Aponte Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ana Esther Leon Aponte of Advance, Missouri, who passed away on January 17, 2026 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Ana Esther has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Santiago Leon and Luz America Aponte; and her sons, Miguel A. Jimenes Leon and Angel L. Jimemez (Shonell) of Advance. She is survived by: her children, Gerardo Jimenez Leon (Marisol) of Columbia, PA and Wanda Malpica (Waldo) of Advance; her stepson Scotte Jimenez (Monica) of Redding, PA; and her sisters, Maria Leon of Buffalo, NY and Carmen Leon Garcia of Ponce, PR. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
