Karen Allen Leon passed away March 2, 2010.  She was born in Santa Paula on February 4, 1945 and lived most of her life in Fillmore.  She graduated from Fillmore High in 1963.

     She is survived by her son, Jeff Leon of Fillmore and daughters Tina of Idaho Falls, ID; Terri Leon of Fillmore; and Kristina Leon of Chowchilla.  She also leaves numerous granchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a brother, Bill (Sally) of Deming, N.M.; sisters Barbara of Ventura, Peggy (Tom) of Clovis, CA and Marilyn of Florence, OR.

     Karen loved tending her garden and cooking for her family and friends.  She will always be remembered especially for her wonderful homemade tamales at  Christmas.  She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends whose lives she brightened.