LEON, Rene

Rene Leon passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at age 94. He was born in Havana, Cuba, and he had one brother and four sisters (he was the youngest). He spent most of his childhood and adolescence in Guangzhou, China.

In 1950, Rene returned to Cuba with his father, when he was 18 years old, to take care of the family business located in downtown Havana.  That same year, he met the love of his life, Margarita (Puig). They eventually dated and later married in 1959.

In 1962, Rene and Margarita immigrated from Cuba to the U.S.A., settling in Sacramento, California. For over 30 years, he worked in Hospitality for Host Marriott International Corporation. He was fluent in three languages (Chinese, English, Spanish).

Rene enjoyed spending time and keeping in touch with his family, including his parents, brother and sisters (and their spouses), nephews and nieces, and close friends, many of whom lived locally in Sacramento, in different parts of the country (e.g., Miami, Bay Area), and abroad in different parts of the world (e.g., Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Cuba, Canada, Mexico). He loved traveling, watching sports and movies, and having conversations while sharing life experiences and lessons. 

Rene was preceded in death by Margarita (October 26, 2006), whom he cared for in her later years. He is survived by his three sons, John, Daniel, and Michael, and his grandchildren, Joseph, Jacob, and Sarah. He is remembered as a strong, dedicated, loving, and devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, and friend.

He will be eternally loved and remembered.