Sigrid Leonico

With great sorrow the Leonico, Llanera, and Almasol families announce the passing of our incredibly kind, caring and generous wife, mother, sister and friend Sigrid Rose Leonico on March 3, 2023, in Odessa, Texas.

Sigrid Rose was born in Roxas City, Philippines to Nelson and Eden Llanera on September 5, 1974. She married Gilbert Leonico on April 30, 2007.

Sigrid Rose graduated from Filamer Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 1996. She worked as a nurse at Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Manila for many years before coming to the United States and working at Medical Center Health System for eight years. She was active in the Catholic ecclesial movement Couples for Christ in Odessa.

Sigrid Rose is survived by her husband Gilbert, children Francis and Lance; sister Lyra Joy, brothers Aldous Rey and Tristan Roy; and parents Nelson and Eden.

Our family wishes to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude for the unconditional love from the Filipino American community which organized the Run for Sigrid Llanera-Leonico in Odessa twice, the Catholic priests and nuns in Odessa, and her colleagues, staff and physicians at Medical Center Health System for their support from day one of her battle with her illness.

Visitation is set for Tuesday March 7, 2023, from 10AM-9PM with a rosary at 7PM at Martinez Funeral Home chapel.

Mass will be celebrated at 10AM Wednesday March 8, 2023, at St Elizabeth Catholic Church 7601 N Grandview Ave Odessa, TX 79765. with Father Joseph Barbieri officiating.

Cremation will follow.