Danielle Ann Leon

Danielle (Ruby) Leon 78. Longtime resident of Rio Rancho went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, following a lengthy illness. She was born in the San Fernando Valley, CA to Odilia Martinez and Amadeo Martinez on June 21, 1946. Maternal grandparents were Ramoncita Pacheco Martinez and Felix Martinez; paternal grandparents Antonia Dominguez Martinez and Ramon Martinez Leyba.

She leaves to morn her passing, Don Leon, her devoted caring husband of 30 years and his son D.J. and Aaron of the family home in Rio Rancho; two daughters Chere Balani and Monay and husband Ray Zamani; five grandchildren, Keanu and Howard Lynch Balani, Nicholas, Kamila and Leila Zamani; three sisters, Mary Lou Deritis of Clovis, NM, Antonia and husband John Ponce of Rio Rancho and Dorothy Rodriguez of CA. Four Brothers, Joe Wilfred Martinez and wife Wanda of CA, Raymond Martinez and wife Sandra of Santa Fe, LeRoy (Lee) Martinez and wife Teresa of La Puebla and Rick Rosas and wife Laura of CA.

She is also survived by her sole surviving Aunt, Margaret Martinez of Santa Cruz; Many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended relatives in NM, CA and AZ. Danielle was a loving caring Christian who was always helping children. She once helped a 12-year-old girl who was in treatment foster care at the time, give birth. She was always praying for the elderly. She will be dearly missed by her family. 

Memorialization to schedule later.