Rosa Leon, 58, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend peacefully entered into eternal life on December 27, 2015 with family and close friends by her side at home. She was born to Jose Antonio and Bernice (Roybal) Cruz on May 28, 1957 in Missouri. She was married to Isaac Leon on February 14, 1976 who predeceased her in 2009. Besides her parents, she is survived by her daughter Yolanda Leon of Hartford, daughter Rachel Gomes, son-in-law Stephen Gomes Jr., grandchildren Jazmine and Isaiah Gomes of East Hartford, and step-grandchildren Briana Gomes of Buford, Georgia and Alex Thompson of Manchester. In addition she is survived by her brothers Louie Cruz and Jose Cruz of Pueblo, Colorado; her sister Anna Noland of Pueblo Colorado; nieces, nephews, and god children. Rosa worked in the food service industry for over 30 years. She was employed at the Aetna, Omar Coffee, and most recently Carrier. Rosa was a vibrant happy woman loved by all who knew her. Her greatest satisfaction was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who affectionately referred to her as Wela. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 10am at St. Augustine Church, 10 Campfield Avenue, Hartford. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery located Hartford. Relatives and friends may call to Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 5pm-8pm. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com