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On July 5th, 2020, our bright shining star returned to the heaven’s to be with our Lord at the young age of 34. Leanne Marie Martinez will be greatly missed by her Mommie and Papi Roland and Jo Ann Martinez, her grandparents Joe and Gloria (Yoya) Ruiz, Angelita & (Frank deceased) Martinez, several aunts and uncles, numerous cousins and countless number of friends and acquaintances.
Leanne dedicated her life to serving our community and led by example. She served as the San Antonio City Director of Lesbians who Tech, where she assisted in creating a platform for women who shared a passion for technology. She also served on Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) board, co-chaired the Pride employee resource group at Rackspace, served on the H.E.B. Diversity Leader Council and also participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Leanne proudly represented people from all walks of life and was unwavering in her beliefs.
One of Leanne’s passions was being behind the camera. She was an avid photographer and sold some of her photographs, but kept most of them for reflection and appreciation of all the beauty that nature provides. Leanne also loved to travel. She loved to discover different cities, cultures, and sceneries. She visited many cities, but one of her favorite cities that she discovered in the last two years was Mexico City, where she fell in love with the architecture, food and culture. She went twice and was eager to go back with her parents. Another passion was being a great supporter and comforter to friends and family. If you were Leanne’s friend, you knew what a true and genuine friend you had! She was a gem of a friend!
Although our ray of sunshine is no longer here with us physically, her memory will live in our hearts and her spirit will continue to shine brightly. In her own words, “Always look for the silver lining”!