Sebastian James Leija entered into eternal rest on March 28, 2025 at the age of 21.
He was a great father, husband, brother and son. A hard working young man who always was willing to help when needed. His faith and love for family was a foundation for him for which he built his life upon. He will be forever known for his love for Christ and family.
He is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandfather Santiago Leija Sr., Aunt Tina Guerrero, Cousin Kyleigh Hernandez, Maternal Grandfather Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez and Uncle Dan Gonzalez.
Left behind to cherish his loving memory are his wife Iris Anayeli Mendoza and beloved children Mia Hernandez, EvaLuna Hernandez, Ezray-Anna Lee Leija Foshee, Denisa Bay Foshee, Anayeli Leija.
His Parents Santiago Leija, Jr and Rebecca Leija. Brothers Santiago Leija III, Damian Ian Leija, Jason Anthony Leija, William Brandon Leija, Steven Santiago Leija.
Sisters Jennifer Marie (Dustin) Harmon, Cassandra Rae (Fernando) Barrera, Gwenyth Elizabeth Leija, Gwendolyn Josephine Leija.
Paternal Grandparent Luisa (Gavino) Alvarado, Maternal Grandparent Paulita Gonzalez.
Paternal Aunts and Uncles; Damian (Kelly) Leija, Hector Luis (Stephanie) Leija, Juan Roland Leija, Marylou (Romeo) Rosales, Veronica (Dan) Mesa and Marisol Leija.
Maternal Aunts and Uncles; Moses Gonzalez, Alicia (Juan) Salinas, Vanessa Gonzalez, Patty Carranza.
He also has many cousins to keep his memory forever moving forward in a shining light of remembrance and love.
Sebastian James Leija was born on May 7,2003, at UMC Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, to Rebeca and Santiago Leija Jr. He attended multiple schools because of his father’s work background in the cotton industry. He attended Sands CISD his 7th grade year, where he played football and was a member of the track team also. His 8th and 9th grade years, he attended Dawson ISD in Welch, Texas. His football team was district champions in 8th grade, and he won the trophy football with all his teammates’ signatures. He finished up his 9th grade year in Edcouch- Elsa Texas. Sebastian attended Silverton Texas High School, where he earned all district, first team, tight end as a sophomore.
His 10th grade year was finished up in Lorenzo Texas High School, where he was inducted into the National Honor Society. His junior and senior year were completed in Pampa Texas High School. He won numerous scholarships and enrolled in the engineering program at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. After 1 year of college, he went to work for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a Correctional Officer lll in Pampa, Tx. Our son loved his job and his coworkers especially reading and studying the bible and would read scriptures from the bible to people in need of a prayer especially to his family. Sebastian sure made an impact on everyone everywhere he went.
To continue to Honor Sebastian and his faith and love for his family, We will have a memorial service in Moscow Kansas, Moscow Christian Church on May 7th 2025. For questions please call (620)391-7937.
