Calaveras Enterprise

Bonnie Leach




Bonnie LeachCourtesy photo

Bonnie LeachCourtesy photo

Bonnie Janetta Buscaglia-Leach passed away peacefully in her home of 54 years in San Andreas, Calif., on May 11, 2018, at the age of 90. She was born March 7, 1928, to her parents, Antonio Buscaglia and Ann Buscaglia.

Bonnie lived in Calaveras County for 77 years and worked as a Realtor. She loved golfing, traveling and spending time with her family.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, former Calaveras County Sherriff Russell W. Leach; her brother, Ray Buscaglia; and her sister, Irene Murdock.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Toni Graff; sister, Deena Welch; and grandchildren, Eric Laudel, Rhonda Teixeira, Jacob Graff and Sarah Pimentel. Bonnie also had seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

At Bonnie’s request, there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Calaveras Deputy Sheriffs Association on behalf of Bonnie’s great-grandson Cooper Russell Tiexeira at P.O. Box 571, San Andreas, CA 95249

“To Those I Love,

“When I am gone, just release me, let me go – so I can move into my afterglow. You mustn’t tie me down with your tears; let’s be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it’s time I traveled on alone.

“So grieve for me awhile, if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted with trust. It’s only for a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and a ‘Welcome home.’”

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