Kathleen Brandt

Kathleen Rose McCalla-Leonard (Brandt) 09.11.1948 - 03.19.2020 With family by her side, Kathleen Rose McCalla-Leonard past away last Thurs, the 1st day of Spring. Born and raised in West St Paul, MN, she was A 20 year resident of ABQ. Kathie left behind many friends and family. She is survived by her children Kenneth Leonard (Abq, NM) and Shellie Lynn Leonard (Luongo-Killilee, NC)- Her grandchildren Nikki Ray Leonard, John Jr. Luongo, and Jessalyn Killilee- 3 beautiful great grand-daughters Tynsley Alynn, Karrah, and Fallon Leonard (KS)- and her eldest sister Sandra McCalla-Bubar (MN), all of whom will miss her so very much. She was previously married to her children's father, Robert Leonard (FL), for 16 years and Joseph Abeyta (Taos, NM) for 15+years. She had missed both ever so dearly for many years. Her final words were "I'm not scared" and was ready to go Home. "For we walk by faith, not by sight. So I say that we have courage." (2 Corinthians 5:7-8) Due to the National Emergency, funeral services will be held at a later date in Inver Grove Heights, MN where she will be put to rest with her beloved mother Donna Mae Fueker-McCalla. We will miss you, Mother. "If flowers grow in heaven, Lord, then pick a bunch for me. Then place them in my mother's arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her that I love and miss her and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile." Kirsten Preus Arrangements entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE (505) 764-9663