Leonard spent the first part of his life in Sunnyvale, California raising his family and working for Westinghouse as a renewal parts engineer until his retirement.

He served in the Army and was a Merchant Marine in his younger years and also sold real estate and enjoyed bartendending part time.

In 1993 he moved to Lake County and became a Kelseyville resident with his partner, Lonny Rittler.

Leonard continued bartending in several establishments around the lake until 2020 at age 94.

Leonard passed away peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 10, 2023, and is survived by his daughter, Debra Villegas; son, Leonard Garcia and daughter-in-law, Vicki Garcia; grandsons, Michael and James Villegas; granddaughters, Jessica Garcia and Chelsea Madison; great-grandchildren, Gwen, Marissa, Hayden and Manny; along with several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.