Noemi Maria Leonard peacefully passed away at the age of 97 on 7/9/18. She was born in Shanghai, China. Noemi was a very supportive, thoughtful, and caring person who cherished family and friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. She married William Durgin Leonard from Boise, Idaho on 5/17/47. Her independence and strong will continued throughout her life’s journey. She was a longtime resident of Orinda, CA. Noemi touched many families in her community and created a strong bond of friends in the East Bay and East Coast. She will forever be missed and remembered fondly with love and smiles. She is survived by her three sons, Bill (San Jose), Bruce (Sacramento) and Brian (South Lake Tahoe).