Leon M. ALBERT

Albert, Leon M. -- Born November 15, 1928, was formerly of Worcester, Mass. He died on January 24, 2005 at his home in San Jacinto, California. He was 76. He was the loving son of the late Kate (Bonin) and Samuel Albert of Worcester, Massachusetts, the devoted brother of the late Shirl Albert of New York, and cherished husband of the late Evelyn Junker. He is survived by his daughter, Esther Carranza Albert, of Riverside, California, and cousins Charles Bonin, Robert Bonin, and Stephen Cantor, of the Boston, Massachusetts area. His ashes will be buried at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California, February 15 at 10 AM. The Memorial Honor Guard, of which he was a member for years, will participate in the military memorial service. He participated in 750 Memorial Burial Services for the United States Veterans. A celebration of his life will follow at his former home immediately thereafter. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to Memorial Honor Detail Team #12, 3500 Buchanan, #143, Riverside, CA 92503. Published in the Los Angeles Times on 2/11/2005.