Henry Ledesma
August 27, 1955 - June 14, 2021
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Henry Ledesma Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 14, 2021, age 65. The son of the late Henry Sr. and Mary Jane (Chingman) Ledesma, he was born on August 27th, 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan.
Henry was Saginaw proud and a hard working UAW member of Delphi Chassis for 30 years upon retiring. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, UAW, and the American GI Forum. He enjoyed listening and dancing to his favorite R&B tunes, fishing, golfing, bowling, playing lotto daily, buying scratch-offs and playing cards with his family (he taught his daughters and grandchild to be master card sharks). However, none of these activities trumped spending time with family which is what he enjoyed most!! Henry was a big-giver and a sharp dresser, never to go unnoticed in his pressed clothes, Stacy Adams or Converse and a brim to top it off. Always a dapper man!
He is survived by his first love, his former wife and mother of all six of his children, Frances (Hernandez) Ledesma. Always left behind to cherish his memory are his daughters that he had strong, unbreakable bonds with: Rachel, Tina Marie, Angela, and Erica Brethauer; grandchildren: Santino, Mia, Adriana, Valentino, and Stella; one great-granddaughter, Sierra; his brothers and sister: Mary Jane Cuevas, Jesse Ledesma, and Jeremy along with many nieces and nephews.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents and his two twin sons: Henry III and Rosario Ledesma.
FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 910 N. 6th Street, Saginaw. Rev. Fr. Francis Voris OFM Cap will officiate. Rite of Committal to follow at St. Andrew Cemetery.
VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A vigil service will be held on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ledesma family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church, or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com
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Christina Ledesma Burns
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My sincere condolences to our Ledesma family on the loss of cousin Henry. I have posted pictures when we got together after Uncle Henry’s service. May all your memories through the years comfort you and give you peace. I remember first time meeting him how he proudly spoke of his children and family. Much love to our Ledesma family. Christina Ledesma Burns, Tampa, Florida
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With love, Eva Zestos and family
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My sincere condolences to the entire Ledesma family. I love you all. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Rest In Peace
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Rachel
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I miss you dad!!! R.I.P. Love you with all of my heart.
Love always and forever your daughter Rachel
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Erica Ledesma
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Miss You Dad,I Love You Always!! Love your Daughter Erica.
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Erica Ledesma
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Dad,
I miss You! I miss calling you, and hearing your voice, I miss us getting together playing cards, laughing, Your knuckle sandwiches, how you would like to go to the mall and take pictures with Santa, your strong embrace, Your humor, I miss how you spoke, your sarcasm, your realism in just a few words. Your wisdom about life, How you dressed, such a good looking Dad. I miss singing you Happy birthday, but what I really miss is not being able to say bye, and not being able to hold you longer on our last hug..I should have held you longer,If only I knew Dad. I am sad your not here Dad, but Find some comfort knowing that your not sick or in any pain or any suffering, and that you are in heaven with Mom watching over us.I Love Always, and forever Dad, I Thank the Lord Dad for the memories we have shared, to hold on to, and for you always trying even through your struggles, in life, and teaching us to get back up when we endured ours,.and for All my siblings, who I Love, and care for very much! - All my Love your daughter Erica.