Santa Rosa is very sad after the death of Leslie Valdez, a much-loved member of the community. Her sudden passing has left friends and neighbors heartbroken, and many say it still does not feel real.
People say Leslie noticed small things, like fixing a crooked name tag or sending a kind text to someone having a hard day. She was gentle and steady, the quiet friend who always made space at the table and truly asked how you were doing.
One neighbor remembers Leslie leaving homemade cookies at her door with a note that said, “You matter more than you know.” Many tributes on social media call her “a soft light” and “the heart of our street.” Her family has asked for privacy while they grieve, and plans for a memorial will be shared soon.
As Santa Rosa remembers Leslie Valdez, many say her warmth lives on in the small acts of kindness she showed every single day.
