LEDESMA, Henry III of Saginaw, MI Our beloved angel Henry Ledesma III went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, April 30, 2012 at Covenant HealthCare, after a brief illness, at the age of 27.  Henry the son of Henry Jr. and Frances (Hernandez) Ledesma was born a twin on August 29, 1984. Henry was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth, and lived a life with many battles to fight, but fought through each circumstance with a great heart. Henry attended the Millet Learning Center where he graduated at the age of 25. Thank you to everyone at Millet for caring for Henry. Henry loved going to school and would be upset if he missed a day. He always had the biggest smile on his face that could light up any room. Spending time with his family was one of his favorite things to do. Henry was loved very much by the people who surrounded him.

Surviving are his mother, Frances Hernandez Ledesma; father, Henry Ledesma Jr.; and four sisters: Rachel, Tina, Angela Ledesma and Erica (Mark) Brethauer; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his twin, Rosario; and grandparents: Alex and Stella Hernandez and Henry and Mary Ledesma.

Henry’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Liz and Harry Carruth and the caregivers for the many years of loving tender care given to Henry. He really loved each and every one of you. Thank you for all of your love and support.

FUNERAL: A funeral liturgy for Henry will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at St. Joseph  Catholic Church, 910 N. Sixth Ave. Rev. Fr. Francis Voris OFMCap will officiate with burial to follow in St. Andrew Cemetery.

VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., (off State) on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 2:00 until 9:00 p.m. A Vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Henry will lie in state at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com

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