Leon Newman Obituary

Leon Newman, born on June 29, 1936, passed away on November 8, 2026. Leon leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Murrell Newman and Emma Newman (Thornburgh); his wife Sarah Lou Stoddard; and his siblings, Donna, Carolyn, Lavona and Larry.

He is survived by: his daughters, Kim Patton (Jeff), Kathy Coup (Jim) and Lee Ann Rezai (Morteza); his grandchildren, Molly Merritt (Blake), Sarah Coup, Shelby Coup, Jason Ali Rezai and Megan Rezai (Chris Boll); his great grandchildren, Vivian and Whitaker Merritt; and his sister Ramona Fox. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 10th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel (2800 N Van Buren St, Enid, OK 73703). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Circle of Love with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory of Enid serving as custodians of the funds.