Mrs. Esperanza “Espy” Wendy V. De Leon
HEPHZIBAH, GA – Mrs. Espy De Leon, beloved wife and mother, 58, of Nashau Court., Hephzibah entered into rest on Tuesday, 29 November 2022, at her place of residence. She was the daughter of Ms. Wanda “Cookie” F. Butler. She was proceeded in death by her brother, Eric P. Butler; her daughter, Miss Catrice “Kitty” Nicole Ortiz-De Leon; and her father, Mr. Melvin L. Butler.
Memorial services will be held Friday, 9 December 2022 at 4 P.M. at Chance & Hydrick Funeral Home, Augusta. A visitation will be held from 3 P.M. until time of service.
She is also survived by her husband, Mr. Guillermo “Willie” M. De Leon, daughters Sylvia “Khouri” De Leon and Rebekah “Bekah” Cawley (Matthew Cawley), grandchildren Kayden Childs and Xavier “Havi” De Leon. Other family members to include, Irma Butler, Victor Butler, Damien Butler, Jennifer Butler, Kaylan Winters, and sister-in-law, Ms. Maria De Leon. Extended family to include, The Vega Family (Carlos, Clideya, Catrice, and Catherine), The Titre Family, The Bourke Family, The Gingrich Family (Dulcie, Brittany, Brandon, Bryson and Cierra) The Sewell Family (Fredine and Angelica), The Morgan Family (Wayne, Denise, and Ryan), The Johnson Family (Shana, Sean, Kennedy, and Cameron), The Barbee Family (David, Scottie, Elizabeth, Rachel, and Jeremy), The Bartlett Family (David, Sumra, and Sophie), The Orta-Fowler Family (Darren, Beatrice, Makeana, and Alex), The Lansing Family (Rabbi Don, Karen, and Michelle), The Fowler Family (Eric, Maggie, Yahdon, and Erica), The Lobo Family (Tony, Jennifer, Braeleigh, and Siena), Rey Leon, and The Faugl Family (Jeremy, Edese, Eliora, Kiani, and Ela). Cousins, Rita, Valerie, Raymond, Eric, Marsha, Frances, and Jean.
Mrs. Espy De Leon was an Honorably Discharged Army Veteran of 18 years of service. A licensed food service training manager (Trainer and Proctor) for Training The Team, LLC and a cherished member of Congregation Beth Shalom in North Augusta, SC.
The Oneg (festive meal gathering)/repass will be shortly after the memorial service at Congregation Beth Shalom – 10580 Atomic Rd. North Augusta, SC 29861.
In lieu of flowers and/or food, please consider donating monetarily to PayPal via username, xRebekahAnn or The De Leon Family P.O. Box, 5753 Augusta, GA 30916.
Mrs. Wendy was truly an Angel here on earth. Her love of food, which I used to stay up at night and watch her cook online, her love of her family and her kind spirit were such a joy and a blessing to witness. I felt like she was always teaching and mothering to all that came in contact with her. Even though my heart breaks for her family, I rejoice in knowing she is resting with the Lord. To her family – hold on to all the memories and love she left you with and know that she will surround you always with a greater love until you meet again. My prayers for peace and comfort and my love are with all of you always!
Our love is with you all. The prayers go up for strength. May God surround you with the love and comfort of His presence.
Our prayers and love go out to you all through this hard time
Your family was truly a love and blessing to us all🙏🙏🙏
We love you all
May God be with you and your family through this hard time
And we’re here for you if you need anything 😇❤️
My oldest friend along with hubby have been our dearest friends since coming to Augusta over 21 yrs ago. She was my adopted niece, helper, friend and confifent through many personal trials.
There is a gigantic whole in my heart and I will feel lost without her physical presence but know that WONDERFUL spirit will be with us ALL FOREVER!/❤
may the lord bless each, and everyone in the family at this time. remember that the loss of the wife, mother, grandmother is so great but greater is the love that she had for each and everyone of you during the times of joy happiness and specially during the time of stress, at no time did she abandon you. We now carry her memories and her eternal company during the time of our future trials. al our love from the orta family
Mrs.Wendy was a very sweet lady an amazing person I will always remember her.
Our prayers and love go out to you and the family. May The Lord give you peace and strength in this tough circumstance. She was such a blessing for many and we will cherish her memory.
🌹In regards to mom (Espy/Wendy)‘s passing💕
As extremely overwhelming as the last 11 days have been, dad (Willie), Cookie, Sylvia (Khouri)+Havi, Rebekah (Bekah)+Matthew, and mom’s entire family extend our combined most heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out to us, donated monetarily to offset the overall cost, and supported us in every possible way during this truly difficult and life changing time.
The loss of mom on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 is weighing really heavy on us and many who also knew and loved mom too. As we have already began navigating life without her physical presence, please continue to bare with us as a family. It will still certainly take time to process, to cope, and to heal as we get back into to the full swing of things.
To those who were able to attend mom’s memorial service and/or Oneg (festive meal gathering)/repass yesterday on Friday, 9 December 2022, we are very thankful for you taking the time to travel and spend time with us. To those who could not attend, please do not feel bad. We completely understand and are very appreciative of you for even thinking of us. Most of all, we wish to thank Fort Gordon’s Honor Guard for providing a beautiful and dignified presentation for mom’s honorable military service in the US Army.
Thank you all.
In regards to mom (Espy/Wendy)’s passing
As extremely overwhelming as the 2wks have been, dad (Willie, Cookie, Sylvia (Khouri)+ Havi, Rebekah (Bekah)+Matthew, and mom’s entire family extend our combined most heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has reached out to us, donated monetarily to offset the overall cost, and supported us in every possible way during this truly difficult and life changing time.
The loss of mom on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 is weighing really heavy on us and many who also knew and loved mom too. As we have already began navigating life without her physical presence, please continue to bare with us as a family. It will still certainly take time to process, to cope, and to heal as we get back into to the full swing of things.
To those who were able to attend mom’s memorial service and/or
Oneg (festive meal gathering)/repass yesterday on Friday, 9 December
2022, we are very thankful for you taking the time to travel and spend time with us. To those who could not attend, please do not feel bad.
We completely understand and are very appreciative of you for even thinking of us. Most of all, we wish to thank Fort Gordon’s Honor Guard for providing a beautiful and dignified presentation for mom’s honorable military service in the US Army.
Thank you all.
Mami how can I forget you ? It breaks my heart 😭You are there during when I got my US citizenship and you drove me all the way to Atlanta to witness the special moment in my life . You are there and Papi during my lowest point in my life . You drove all the way to help me when I had nobody to turn too and let me in your house until I bought my first house . You are there when I first bought my new car . You are there when I married with my wonderful husband and you are there when we dedicated Erica .You treat me like your daughter and I am forever grateful 🥹 for your thoughtfulness love and generousity . You are loving frank and funny . I miss you Mami and you will be forever n my heart . I love you and until one day I’ll see you back again 💕.