Louise P. Lindeleaf (74) died peacefully on Sunday, Sep. 17, 2017 at her home.  She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Robert (Bob) J. Lindeleaf, her two daughters and son in law, Toni Lindeleaf, Robin and Don Watenpaugh.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Mario and Pauline DeFrancesco Sr., brother, Alfred DeFrancesco and in-laws Howard and Bertha Lindeleaf.  Louise leaves behind her brother, Mario DeFrancesco Jr., brother-in-laws Jerry and Don Lindeleaf, sister-in-laws Carolyn and Dolores DeFrancesco, Judy and Diane Lindeleaf, many nieces and nephews.

Louise was born and raised in Gilroy, CA.  She attended Gilroy High School before marrying Bob.   As partners in life, Bob and Louise enjoyed a successful life of farming.  She was active in her daughters school as a classroom volunteer and cheering her girls on at their hockey, softball and volleyball events.  Upon retirement from farming, the Lindeleaf's moved to Snelling, CA then to Fresno, CA to be near their daughter Toni.

Louise and Bob shared a passion for hunting and road trip adventures.   She was an avid photographer, loved being creative and doing art projects.

Private graveside services will be at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park in Gilroy, CA on Sep. 21, 2017 at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to Valley Children's Hospital, Madera, in Mrs. Lindeleaf's memory.