Ophelia P. Leyba – Age 89 a resident of Ely, Nevada and most recently Rodarte passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Leyba; son, Rudy Leyba and a son-in-law, Roger Duran. She is survived by her children: Nora Duran of Rodarte; John A. "Tony" Leyba and wife Mary, Irene Lopez and husband Nick and Mary Carol Leyba all of Ely, Nevada; one brother, Noe Pacheco of Albuquerque; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; special nephew and Niece: Dennis Pacheco and Nancy Lopez; and numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. A rosary will be recited on Monday, January 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated later in the week in Ely, Nevada. The family of Ophelia P. Leyba has placed their trust in the Rivera family of Block-Salazar Mortuary. Telephone 505-753-2288 or Toll Free 1-800-443-4854.