Mandy Marie Vera-Rico

Mandy Marie Vera-Rico, 28, passed away on September 13, 2022.  She was born on January 4, 1994 in Pueblo, Co.  She is preceded in death by her Grandpa Clem Leyba and Uncle Raymond Leyba.  Mandy was full of life, she enjoyed being with family and friends, especially playing with her son and spending quality time with him.  She had a heart of gold, a great personality and helped anyone in need. Mandy was a diva, always looking good from head to toe.  Her favorite car was a Cadillac and she took great pride in her car.  Most of all she loved her family.  She is survived by her parents Louis Valdez and Rachel Leyba; son Joziah Berumen; sisters Rose (Thomas) Leyba, Angel (Jose) Leyba and Nicole (Issac) Leyba; grandchildren Nicoli, Bel and Jose Jr., Serrnity and Aliyah; grandparents Francis Mares, Eddie Mares and Rose Leyba; aunts and uncles Francine Leyba, Lori Leyba, Lupe (Steve) Chavez, Sylvia (Pete) Vigil, Steve (Pat) Valdez, Fred Valdez, Becky (Ramos) Leal, Charlotte Leyba; and her four-legged companion Pearl.  Celebration of Life, Friday Sept. 30, 2022 4 pm at Angelus Chapel.  Online condolences at www.angeluspueblo.com.