DeJesus Leyva

Memorial service to be held at Calvary Cemetary 199 Hope Ave, Santa Barbara, California on July 25th at 10:00 am.

Maria DeJesus Leyva, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2023 in Goleta, California.

Maria was born in Santa Barbara, California on December 17, 1964, and attended local schools. Maria led a colorful exciting life everyone she came into contact with adored her. To say that she will not be sadly missed is an understatement.

Maria is survived by her mother Theresa (Terri) Williford of Phoenix, Arizona, her sisters Cecelia Ornelas, and Toni Leyva both of Goleta, California, her brother Dean Leyva, and sister Rosemarie Taylor both of Phoenix, Arizona, Her son Justin Melcher, Stepbrother and sister in-law Mike & Monica Williford of Cave Creek, Arizona, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Maria was preceded in death by her father Joseph C, Leyva Sr, and her brother Joseph C. Leyva Jr, Lulu, (as she was Affectionally known to her immediate family.)

We know that you are reunited with Dad your BFF.

Forever In Our Hearts Rest In Peace.