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Chucho posted a condolence
Monday, February 18, 2019
Thank you for all the great years of friendship. I thought about you on your birthday, and your memory will always warm my heart.
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Vinita Shaw posted a condolence
Saturday, December 30, 2017
I was so saddened to hear that we lost Leo. Even though I hadn't visited much with him and Laura since they moved to Arizona, I have such fond and loving memories of times shared--like the BSP Sorority Sweetheart celebrations we shared together. Leo's emails were always an upbeat contact and stimulated thoughts that we must visit soon. Time goes so fast --and suddenly it is too late. But the memories of a dear friend --always with a smile on his face and in his voice too--will remain. Love & prayers for both him and Laura. Vinita Shaw, El Paso TX
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Jürgen Bröhmer posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
I came into Leo and Laura's house as an exchange student from Germany in July 1977 to spend a year with the Lujan family. When I entered the house in Socorro I did not know that this year would change everything for me. Not that Leo would be responsible for all of these consequences, some were even out of his reach. But even these he saw coming when once he asked with a big smirk in his face "whether they had dowries in Germany". I did not know what that was but I did have an inkling of whom he was referring to...
I had a fascinating year in Leo's house. Leo was ome of the most thoughtful and wise people I ever met. And he loved an argument and when I say argument I mean it in the best sense of the word. And I love arguments and if there is one thing where I could think of measuring up to Leo it would be enjoying a thorough argument and discussion. An argument and discussion about politics. And we had many during that year and in the years to come whenever we visited in Albuquerque and in El Paso. I think back a lot about our discussions and how much I learned from them. Sometimes it is scary because Leo was years ahead in his assessment of political developments. To this day I am convinced that Leo could have been one of the great conservative political commentators if life had pointed him in this direction. Leo was an incredibly smart person.
He also liked people. And he knew them ... all. At least that was my impression at the time. Leo knew everybody and therefore everybody knew me. So much so that when I saw a hand move in a passing car I would automatically wave only to see that the movement was just a hand moving to rest on the steering wheel. And I knew everything about Repiblican politics in Socorro. Everything. Developments indicated above ("dowry") ensured that soon I was to learn pretty much everything about the Democrats, too. I can confidently say that in the early 80ies I was a rounded expert on Socorro politics and very few people could have challenged that status and certainly nobody with such a junior status as a Socorrian as I had.
I also got to know all the funeral directors in the state. All of them. And the state of New Mexico along with them. And the people in the church, and, and ...
Thank you, Leo Lujan, for a fascinating year with you and your family and for all that ensued from it. For your wisdom, for our discussions (did I mention - Benson&Hedges 100 mentholated, were an integral part of those discussions), for exposing me to so many new things. You will always be in my heart and thoughts.
Jürgen Bröhmer,
Perth, Australia
28 December 2017
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Margarita Fate posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Leo was a kind, caring, God loving man who loved his family, community and welcomed so many individuals into his life. He never met a stranger and made everyone feel special. His spirit will live forever. He was always there to help those in need, a good man.
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Valerie Allred posted a condolence
Saturday, December 23, 2017
So sad to hear of Leo's passing. He was a funny and quick witted guy with a smile for everyone who crossed his path. RIP dear Leo.
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Mary and Joe O'Connor posted a condolence
Friday, December 22, 2017
Leo Lujan was a kind and generous man. When his wife Laura worked for the University of Texas at El Paso, he would dress up as Santa Claus for the College of Business' Children's Christmas Party and make a lot of kids happy! He was always engaged in warm and friendly conversations and was often involved in helping others. He was a one-of-a-kind person who is now enjoying his eternal reward in Heaven. God bless Leo!
Mary and Joe O'Connor
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Navidad Ayala posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Our condolences. Leo was wonderful, funny man who lived next door to my husband mother's house. Sincerely, Mr.&Mrs. Benny Ayala, Lone Tree, Co.
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Gary Jaramillo posted a condolence
Thursday, December 21, 2017
I count my years and wonderful close friendship with Leo as a once in a lifetime extra special gift. Although we both worked in the business of helping family's with the loss of loved ones, he taught me the grace of opening my heart to those friends and neighbors in their deepest time of sorrow. It was a business that Leo operated as a family friend to everyone who walked through its doors as well. He also taught me to give, asking nothing in return. Those beautiful times working at Socorro's Funeral Home were such a nurturing and learning experience with Leo. But, it would be unfair if I didn't say what a wonderful, funny, quick witted and loving man Leo was with everyone he knew and talked to. I can tell you that there were times in our great relationship when we would find ourselves falling off our chairs with laughter. His smile and laugh was like none other that I've known. He's left a part of himself with me and everyone who was lucky enough to have known him. He also took a part of me and so many others with him. I love you Leo. I know we will all sit and laugh together again one day. You made it through this often difficult journey we call life with a smile and a big love for your fellow man and family. Rest easy my dear friend. I'm going to celebrate your life and my time with you Leo. Boy, it was something else. Boy.
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Muriel Vance posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
I never met Mr. Lujan, but knew him well as the "other half" of Laura, secretary to my son-in-law Dr. John Hadjimarcou, head of the marketing department at UTEP. For years, I heard stories of the Lujans' ongoing kindness to my daughter and husband, and of the encouragement and support freely given by them. Leo was a good and decent man who made his life count by "doing unto others". I was anxious to meet this lovely couple who seemed too good to be true, but our diverse schedules kept us from meeting during the many times that I visited Texas.
I wish Laura great comfort in knowing that he died as he lived-- at peace with the world, knowing that he had indeed done his best. Thank you, Leo, for taking such good care of my family, Surely they are richer for having known you!
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Buddy Clara Carol CarmelaGerard AmadorGeorge RoseM posted a condolence
Monday, January 9, 2017
Buddy Clara Carol CarmelaGerard AmadorGeorge RoseM purchased the Ringed by Love for the family of Leo Lujan.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Sentiments of Serenity Spray was purchased for the family of Leo Lujan.
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Jeff Pineda posted a condolence
Sunday, January 8, 2017
To the Lujan Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember when I was young and got chosen for the New Mexico High School All Star game, later I found out Leo paid my way to attend the game. He was a great man and a good example for all of us. Heaven got a good person, I' ll never forget him. I was sorry to hear about his passing- Jeff and Melissa Pineda
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Leo Lujan.
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James, Marilyn and TJ Dykes posted a condolence
Sunday, January 1, 2017
It is so hard to believe Leo is gone but surely will never be forgotten. He left our family with countless memories and life advice, that we will treasure forever. His smile and warm hugs always will be missed. May he rest in peace.
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