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Kelly Marie Leon

Burbank, CA, USA

April 30, 1975 - February 21, 2019

Apr 30, 1975 - Feb 21, 2019

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Chris Mora

My sincerest condolences for your loss. I know as time passes we continue with our lives but the void is always there. Please take comfort in knowing that Jehovah God offers mankind a resurrection (Acts 24:15) May this words give you comfort and help you endure.

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Mandy Hill

I don’t know how this is possible, but I am just learning of my dear friend Kelly’s passing,…. and my heart is completely broken. I have been trying to reach her, and have been really worried since I haven’t heard from her in so long.

Most of her friends and family won’t know me, but Kelly is like family to me. I met Kelly for the first time, the day we moved in together, with my 5 year old son, at the beginning of our journey to earn our Masters degrees in California in 2003.

Everything about each of us was different, how we talked, dressed, our dreams, lifestyles we led, to the food we ate. I am a country girl tomboy who hunts my own meat and camps off grid, originally from Oregon, and she was a literary genius, animal rights defender, FRIENDS expert, who always needed to be near a shower, who wouldn’t let me take pictures of her, who loved cats, and was from NJ and called the beach “the shore.”

Our time together in Woodland Hills CA was more than I could have ever dreamed, and can best be described as magical. I have an album of pictures of our time sharing that 2 bedroom apartment together, I now have 2 cats because of her and Coco, and I have memories to last my lifetime.

It pains my soul that I wasn’t there for her memorial. I would have moved mountains and flown across this country to be there with her loved ones.

Through our time living together, we shared joy and pain, deepest fears and life’s regrets, we enjoyed care packages sent from both of our mothers, scheduled our visits back home to match so we were never left home alone, we hosted regular socials to include “dance off’s” and great food, we flew our first Cessna flight over the valley together, practiced counseling 101 techniques on the beaches of Paradise Beach on each other, and created an unbreakable sisterhood bond. She and I respected each other unconditionally and learned to appreciate difference through our friendship. She loved my son as if he was her own, and she was our biggest supporter during some very stressful times. On the day I told her I was moving back to Oregon after graduation, we cried together as she told me it was through my relationship with my son that made her consider being a mom for the first time in her life, maybe someday…..she would have been an amazing mother.

I cannot believe my friend is gone. I pray she didn’t endure suffering, and that she will eternally know how much she means to me as she watches over us from above.

All my love for all eternity my friend,

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Kim Kowhugger

Thank you for sharing. Many of us miss her terribly. 💔 Thank you for sharing. Many of us miss her terribly. 💔 Thank you for sharing. Many of us miss her terribly.... Read more

Vanessa Torres

I’m so sorry you only now found out. Thank you for sharing. I found out long after the fact as well and... Read more I’m so sorry you only now found out. Thank you for sharing. I found out long after the fact as well and it still breaks my heart.... Read more I’m so sorry you only now found out. Thank you for... Read more

Andrea Gullo

Thank you for sharing. She was an amazing soul. Thank you for sharing. She was an amazing soul. Thank you for sharing. She was an amazing soul.

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Andrea Gullo

Los Angeles County, CA, USA

I met Kelly when she volunteered for Worldfest. She and I one day walked a boulevard in the Valley going from bank to bank asking about their grant programs. We didn’t raise money but had fun getting to know each other. Her commitment was impressive. After that we hung out some and she helped put on a Thanksgiving holiday at my home. She was a bundle of fun as always! She was enthusiastic about quilting and appreciated my dreams of making a quilt out of my dogs’ post-grooming bandannas. She was the first to introduce me to the idea of compassion fatigue, something which is so common in the animal rescue/rights field as well as other fields. Over the years we lost touch. Right around the time of her death I thought of reconnecting with her and wanted to give her a call, so I went on to FaceBook to see what she was up to only to learn that she had just passed. She is remembered and missed.

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Kim Kowhugger

❤️💜🧡💛💚💙 ❤️💜🧡💛💚💙 ❤️💜🧡💛💚💙

Samuel Álvarez Rodríguez

Kelly and Thor, one of many she helped find a forever home. This is the last picture she sent me after I *demanded* one in 2018. We knew each other due to our love for animals and a shared desire to make the world a better place, with less suffering and needless death. We never met in person, I’m from Chile. But we spent many, many hours on the Earthling’s board, where many people went after having watched the documentary, trying to make sense of it all or just looking for support. Kelly was one of them, 12 years ago. We shared messages, then e-mails, music and even thought about sending each other vegan goodies from our sides of the world. We never did, but we always said we had to do it one day. We kept in contact through FB, mostly liking each other posts and messaging a lot once a year or so. Either she would hit me with a “hey, stranger!” or I would write “hey, remember me?” Took me this long to go and write her again only to realize I’d get no reply this time. I’m so very sorry. I wish I could send you those goodies now, and never again leave a message unanswered. It’s weird to cry for someone you never met in person, but here I am doing just that. I’m sorry. Your loved ones miss you as the rest of the world does too.

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Kim Kowhugger

Thank you! I miss her too! ❤️ Thank you! I miss her too! ❤️ Thank you! I miss her too! ❤️

Kezia Jauron

I would have been on the Earthlings message board about the same time. Thank you for the reminiscence. I would have been on the Earthlings message board about the same time. Thank you for the reminiscence. I would have been on the Earthlings message board about... Read more

Vanessa Torres

I met Kelly briefly through our mutual love for helping animals and we became really good telephone friends for a few years. I really miss talking to her, we would laugh and chat for hours. I’m truly heartbroken to hear of her passing. She was a really good soul. I know it was a year ago... There is so much I wish I could tell her. Man, I guess the best ones aren’t meant for this world.

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Andrea Gullo

I think of Kelly and remember her quick wit and loving nature. What a wonderful and giving soul! I wish ... Read more I think of Kelly and remember her quick wit and loving nature. What a wonderful and giving soul! I wish we had more time with... Read more I think of Kelly and remember her quick wit and loving... Read more

Becky Roscher

2018, Burbank, CA, USA

Kelly changed my life. She was my therapist at Soultenders and was integral in helping me rediscover myself amidst the struggles I faced. She was the first person to ever tell me that my husband's behavior was considered abuse. She shared guidance, empathy, passion, and laughter with me. She saw me. She told me I was valuable and deserved a better life.
A year after you left us, Kelly, and so much has happened. I am indebted to you for your faith and support. My life is now MINE and my kids'. I think of you often and hear and see you laughing with me. YOU HAVE FOREVER CHANGED ME.
The motherf*#&ing shower is still not fixed!!! Waaaaah. Haha I'm sure you're laughing and not surprised. What a POS.
I love you, Kelly, and hope you are at peace. I will never forget you and hope to continue to live my life with the strength, power, and confidence that you helped me find. Xoxoxo

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Jenny Singler

2009, Sierra Madre, CA

My only photo of Kelly captured with consent! I am going to miss that beautiful, mischievous face. . . no one rocks a French Revolution face like her! Her humor kept me afloat in my darkest of seasons. . . I have lost one of my funniest and most beloved friends.

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Kelly Shapiro

Jenny, I messaged you through Facebook regarding a memorial for Kelly. Please check when you have time. Jenny, I messaged you through Facebook regarding a memorial for Kelly. Please check when you have time. Jenny, I messaged you through Facebook regarding a ... Read more

Jenny Singler

2009, Sierra Madre, CA

Celebrating the season, as she loved to do - Christmas was her favorite holiday (although the gory decor of Halloween a close second ;)) in our B-5 Cave. . . holiday coffee brewing, pumpkin spice cake baked to share, bruschetta batches abounding. . .and me asking if we really have to start listening to Christmas music so early! She had the biggest heart and longed for the peace and love of the season for her clients, rescues, and the world. May she be in peace and enveloped with love now.

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Kelly Shapiro

Jenny, I emailed you through FB regarding a memorial that we are having for Kelly's friends. Please check... Read more Jenny, I emailed you through FB regarding a memorial that we are having for Kelly's friends. Please check when you get a chance.... Read more Jenny, I emailed you through FB regarding a memorial... Read more

Jenny Singler

2011, Skating Rink, Glendale, CA

Love my Kellers!!

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Jenny Singler

2011, Skating Rink in Glendale, CA

Kelly get'n sassy before get'n her skate on!! It was my 30th b-day throw-back skate party. She didn't really wanna, but she did because she was a good friend.

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Joann Burns

When I think of Kelly, I think of sunshine and laughter...

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Jackie R.

Kelly was such a special friend to me. She was so funny and still remember the times we laughed at things... Read more Kelly was such a special friend to me. She was so funny and still remember the times we laughed at things we felt were funny. ... Read more Kelly was such a special friend to me. She was so funny... Read more

Rita Leon

Sadly missed by Nigel & Owen

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Jackie Byers

Jeff, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

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Gayle Fitzpatrick

Needless to say I am shocked to hear of Kelly's passing, as so many others are. I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly through my daughter's gatherings at her home. Kelly always welcomed me with a big hug and a big smile. Each holiday season I collect for Toys 4 Tots and Kelly generously bought for the children. Her and I had fun going through her donations and her sharing why she chose each item. RIP, Kelly, you are a beautiful, generous soul!

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Andrea Gullo

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Sara Cozolino

Kelly left a deep impression on me in such a short time. I miss her already. Her laugh and wit were infectious.... Read more Kelly left a deep impression on me in such a short time. I miss her already. Her laugh and wit were infectious. May she fly at... Read more Kelly left a deep impression on me in such a short ... Read more

michelle minyon

Kelly introduced herself to me many years ago when her Aunt Eileen told her to look me up. Eileen and I went to Haddonfield together... opposites attract. Kelly showed up to almost every event I invited her to in our little activism world in Santa Monica and Malibu. She always brought her Warrior Spirit, compassion and empathy. I will miss her physical presence very much and...to tell you the truth...I am in great shock and deeply saddened. She is a very special soul and will not give up just because she changed planes. Kelly? WTF? Who is going to laugh at my crappy t jokes.
Blessings to her family and friends.♥️
Does anyone know if anything in LA is planned? But I see I’m seeing this somewhat late.

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Kezia Jauron

Hi Michelle, some of her local (SFV) friends may plan something. Can you send me a PM on Facebook? I will... Read more Hi Michelle, some of her local (SFV) friends may plan something. Can you send me a PM on Facebook? I will see it even without ... Read more Hi Michelle, some of her local (SFV) friends may plan... Read more

Kelly Shapiro

It would be nice if we plan something. I know Kelly had friends from different areas of her adult/L.A. life... Read more It would be nice if we plan something. I know Kelly had friends from different areas of her adult/L.A. life (grad. school, work,... Read more It would be nice if we plan something. I know Kelly... Read more

Simone HAVEL

Kelly came to our all woman vegan Thanksgiving 2018 as a "plus one". My sister and I met her for the first... Read more Kelly came to our all woman vegan Thanksgiving 2018 as a "plus one". My sister and I met her for the first time that day, as she... Read more Kelly came to our all woman vegan Thanksgiving 2018... Read more

Kezia Jauron

A note Kelly wrote to a mutual friend. She was truly a gift to those who knew her.

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Ben Leon

Thank you for caring and remembering this and posting it. Thank you for caring and remembering this and posting it. Thank you for caring and remembering this and posting... Read more

Kim Kowhugger

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Kelly Shapiro

2015

Kelly and friends on the 4th of July, 2015.

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Patricia Harski

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Kelly Shapiro

I am in utter shock and disbelief over the loss of beautiful Kelly. I adored Kelly to pieces. Many of us ... Read more I am in utter shock and disbelief over the loss of beautiful Kelly. I adored Kelly to pieces. Many of us in the animal rights ... Read more I am in utter shock and disbelief over the loss of ... Read more

Susan Leon

2017

Soultenders: Outstanding Achievement and Commitment

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Christine James

My deepest condolences. This was awful, shocking news to hear about a long-time, long-distance friend since high school. I saw Kelly when I was out in CA in 2010 and the top 2 places on her tour - Lake Shrine temple/meditation garden and Pepperdine University. We had just started plans to get together again when I would be out in CA this June. I will cherish the memories I have of her and the beautiful letters, quotes, poems, and music she shared with me. Kelly was a deep thinker, a kind soul, and our shared sarcastic humor will be the things I miss the most. Please let me know if there is anything I can do and I hope we will be able to celebrate her life at a memorial service.

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Ben Leon

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