Jose Benito Leyba 67 of Laramie, WY and formally of Ojo Sarco passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 23, 2005. He was a very giving person; he loved every one and liked to make every one laugh. He loved his family very much and will be missed dearly. He is preceded in death by his father Bernabe Leyba on Nov. 1992, mother Carlotta M. Leyba on Sept. 1974, brothers, Herbert Leyba, Jimmy Leyba, Nick Leyba, and Luciano Leyba. He is survived by his brothers, Ruben A. Leyba and his wife Nora of Laramie, WY, Harold B. Leyba of Ojo Sarco, and Wilfred Leyba and his wife Diane of Arroyo Seco, children, Paul Leyba, David Leyba and Sandra Leyba, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are pending; please call the mortuary with those dates and times. The Rivera family of Block-Salazar Mortuary are providing the family of Jose Benito Leyba with care and professional services. (505)753-2288 or 1(800) 443-4854