Edwina Marie Leonardo-Utt died at her home in Willows on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born in Willows on May 3, 1954.
She was the loving wife of Gene Utt, and was a beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt, and cousin.
She left a lasting impression with all who crossed her path. She was known for her love of family, world travel, Halloween, and Disneyland adventures, and was always the life of the party.
Throughout her jobs with the Glenn County Tax Collector, Glenn County Joint Powers Authority, and Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, she was a hard worker. No job was too big or small.
She was also very active in the community, and was heavily involved in the operations of the Young Ladies Institute (YLI), Portuguese Holy Ghost, and Willows Horseshoes.
She is survived by her three sisters, Tina Lavey (Doug), Sara Mickiewicz (Mick), Kerri Chun (Vernon); Jason Utt (Deana), and Tim Utt; nieces Taylor Ceccato, Colby Lavey, Elizabeth Mickiewicz, Rachel Sarmento and Jennifer Chun-Brodie; and great-nieces and -nephews Camille, Marie, Finnley, Sutton, Anna-Rose, Coralynn, Jasmine, Addison, Waylan, and June Rose.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Cooper; father John Leonardo Jr.; and great-niece Claire Ceccato.
A celebration of life is planned for Wednesday, March 12, at Saint Monica’s Catholic Church in Willows. Recitation of the Rosary is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. and the Service at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to YLI, or a charity of choice.
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