Marie Ann Leonetti

Marie Ann Leonetti, born October 16, 1990, in Stockton, California, passed away on April 12, 2018. Devoted to her young daughter, Lyla, Marie centered much of her life on family and the small‑town community where she lived. Those who knew her remember a caring presence who treasured family gatherings and quiet moments with loved ones.

A daughter of Sandra (surname not publicly listed), Marie made her home in Pine Grove. Neighbors recall her as someone who blended easily into community life — attending local events, worship, and neighborhood gatherings. Friends and family described Marie as someone who loved her child fiercely and worked to give her a warm, stable home.

A celebration of Marie’s life was held in Pine Grove on April 28, 2018, where family and community members gathered to honor her memory and the love she showed her daughter and relatives. In the weeks after her death, family members and friends organized support for Lyla to help with immediate needs and her future.

Marie’s life was cut tragically short, and while public reporting recorded the circumstances of her passing, those who loved her have spoken most about the person she was: a mother, a daughter, a friend, and a neighbor whose absence is deeply felt. Her family asks that remembrances focus on the love she showed her child and the small acts of kindness she offered to those around her.

She is remembered with love by her daughter Lyla, her mother Sandra, cousins and friends in the Pine Grove community. Those who wish to honor Marie’s memory are encouraged to hold close the people they love and to support one another in times of need.