Leoncia Garcia Morante

Our beloved Nanay, Leoncia Garcia Morante passed through the gates of heaven on July 9, 2026, and into our savior's arms.Nanay was born Leoncia Garcia on May 2, 1942, in Tanza Cavite, The Philippines, to Jovita and Alfonso Garcia and had one older sister, Agring. 

Leoncia married her true soul mate, Romeo Morante, on September 12th, 1964, and began creating their loving family. In all, Romeo and Leoncia had four children; Mario, Elena, Gregorio and Corie. In her part to create a loving home, Leoncia managed a small cafeteria, where she would often be seen with her kids helping her out.

 Leoncia and her daughter Corie joined Romeo, Mario and Elena in Anchorage Alaksa in 1995, where she continued providing a foundation of faith and love that helped guide and mold her children into honest, hardworking adults. Leoncia's dream was to see her children, grandchildren, and later, great-grandchildren grow and seek their dreams.

 Leoncia was preceded in death by her husband Romeo (2012) and is survived by her sons Mario & (Jackie) living in Anchorage Alaska, Gregorio & (Carol) living in the Philippines, and her daughters Elena & (Mario) living in Anchorage Alaska, and Corie & (Scott) living on Post Falls Idaho. Leoncia was blessed by The Lord with nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes", said the Spirit, "Let them find rest from their labors, for their works accompany them."  ~ Revelation 14:13

Survived By:

Children: Mario & Jacqueline Morante (Anchorage Alaska); Elena & Mario Melgar (Anchorage Alaska); Gregorio & Carol Morante (The Philippines); Corie & Scott Larson (Post Falls Idaho).

Grandchildren: Marielle, Marylynn, Angelina & Eric Morante; Marel John and Abby & Marley Jacob Melgar; Carlo Morante; Adriann and Erica & Camille Larson.

Great Grandchildren: Kayle Amari Melgar; Elliot, Gabriella Mae & Maliya Raine Morante.

Preceded in Death by:

 Husband: Romeo Morante; Father Alfonso Garcia; Mother: Jovita Garcia; Sister: Agring Garcia