Clarita Leija Obituary
In loving memory of Clarita Leija of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who departed this world on June 2, 2025 at the age of 92. Clarita leaves behind a legacy remembered by 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, Leopoldo Candelaria and Elena Candelaria; her husband John Leija; her grandchildren, Kenneth Leija, Marcus Leija and Terese Padilla; and her great grandchild Enrique Leija.
She is survived by: her children, Mabel T. Padilla (Norman), John L. "Larry" Leija, David M. Leija (Dorothy), James A. Leija (Alma), Bruce E. Leija, Kenneth J. Leija, Abel B. Leija (Barbara) and Leila A. Leija.
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