Leo Elisha Warda Jr. 74 of Turlock, California, died peacefully at home on April 23, 2026, after a long illness with liver disease.
He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He was passionate about music and was a drummer for 60 years. He played in many bands and for his church. He was known as a gentle giant.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Pamela, their children, Joshua and Alysia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Sr. and Bernice, his sister Pamela and his son Leo III.
Celebration of life will be held at Monte Vista Chapel on Saturday, May 16 at 11:00am, in the South Education Building.
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Otto Bergman says
April 30, 2026 at 9:12 amLeo was a member, secretary, and treasurer of the Meter Stamp Society (MSS) for many years, and attended many MSS Zoom meetings. Due to his deteriorating health, he had to give up being S/T a couple of years ago. I enjoyed visiting with him on the Zoom meetings, and several times on the phone. Did he ever get the rental fixed up that is behind your residence?
Since Leo confessed he was a sinner, and believed that he was saved from hell due to Jesus’ death on Good Friday, and resurrection on Easter Sunday, we can have the assurance that he’s in heaven with Jesus and all the saints for all eternity.