Victor R. Leon, age 71, born January 29, 1950 returned to Heaven on September 9, 2021.
Victor was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and the oldest of three children. Victor, as a teenager met the love of his life, Mary Alice Payan.
After three years of dating and a year of engagement, they were married on June 19, 1971. The two were married for over 50 years
Victor worked for the City of Phoenix his entire adult life. Victor started his career as a janitor, he then worked and trained to become a mechanic and then a mechanic instructor. He finished his career as a methods & standards analyst.
When Victor was not working, he spent his time at home with his wife and their three sons. Victor enjoyed spending time with his boys and being involved in all their extracurricular activities. No matter what it was; soccer, baseball, boy scouts, or wrestling, Victor was always there.
He was the archetype of what a father should be. So much so, that he became a father figure to young people that life brought to him. He always had advice to give, a story to tell, a shoulder to cry on, or just someone to vent to. They broke the mold after they made Victor. A loving, caring, reliable man that will be sorely missed.
Victor is survived by his wife Mary Alice Leon, father Fernando Nunez, his siblings Rosana & Richard. Three children, Victor S., Gabriel, & Michael. He also leaves behind four grandchildren: Maria, Vanessa, Gabriela & Alexander.
A visitation will be held for Victor on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 12:30 pm, followed by services at 1:30 pm at Whitney Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E Indian School, Phoenix, AZ 85018. For those not able to attend the service in person you may join the live stream viewing at https://m.facebook.com/WhitneyMurphyFH/live/
Ed Santa Cruz
Victor was assigned a new apprentice to train Aug of 1974. That was me and we formed a lasting friendship. I also worked with him as a fellow M&S analyst. He was always a beacon of unwavering ethics. He loved his family and valued good friends. I wish I had more time to spend with him. I will me the maestro.
With much love and sympathy to the Leon family,
Ed Santa Cruz
Raul Tanori
Victor was long lasting worker and a very good friend. It’s hard to believe how things seem to have lasted long, but can change so fast. He will be missed.
My best wishes to his wife Mary and family.
Raul Tanori
Jerry Campos
Victor and I have been friends for over 30 years. Over the years we had countless conversations about work, family and one of his favorite pastimes, food. We had many lunch meetings at Pete’s fish and chips. No matter when or what we discussed, food always came up in the conversation. I just recently spoke with him a few days after Mary and His anniversary. I still cant accept his passing. My sincere condolences and prayers to the family, and may you be greatly blessed in Heaven my friend. Jerry Campos
Lynn Campbell
This wonderful man will be sorely missed. He was so involved with the family and such a loving man.