Maricel Dominguez Leonard, formerly of Churchville, PA, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2018 in Washington, D.C.  Maricel was originally from Cali, Colombia.  Her life's journey took her from to Cali to Bogota, to New York, and finally Pennsylvania where she started her family. She later retired to Florida, with frequent trips back to both Virginia and Pennsylvania.

She was the beloved wife of T. Gerald Leonard who preceded her in death in 2012 after 53 years of marriage.

Born in Cali, Colombia, she was the daughter of the late Luis and Lucila Patino Dominguez.

Maricel was a Churchville resident for 41 years before retiring to Nokomis, Florida in 2004.  She was a graduate of Universidad Javeriana in Cali and worked for the Banco de la Republica in Bogota, Colombia until she moved to the United States to get married.  After raising her family she continued her career at Trevose Federal Savings and Loan Association (Horizon Financial) in Southampton, PA.  Maricel had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel.  She also loved to cook, tell stories, play Bingo, and most importantly spend time with her family.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother and loved being a Nana.  Maricel had a big heart and a generous, loving spirit.  She loved all children and throughout her life she was involved in service work to help them.  She was instrumental in the founding of the Make a Difference Children's Foundation.

Maricel is survived by her children, Diana Leonard Meltzer and her husband Richard, Claudia Leonard Young, and Kevin Leonard and his wife Barbara.  She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Patrick, Erik, and Maria Young and Christopher and Theresa Leonard, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral mass on Monday, October 8 at 10:45 a.m. at Assumption B.V.M., 1900 Meadowbrook Rd., Feasterville, PA 19053.  Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd., Newtown, PA 18940 with a reception immediately following. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Make a Difference Children's Foundation at www.madcf.org.