Leah Ford's Obituary
Leah Ford, 88 passed away at her home in Ojai, California on June 12, 2026 following a lengthy illness. Born “Pocahontas Bronaugh” on December 30, 1937, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, Mrs. Ford married the love of her life Denny on May 6, 1954 after meeting at the Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, beginning a lifetime together as avid rodeo fans. After enjoying fifty years of marriage, Mr. Ford preceded her in death in 2004. Mrs. Ford continued to be an ardent rodeo fan and spent the last twenty-two years faithfully waiting to join her favorite cowboy at that great roundup in the sky.
Mrs. Ford enjoyed being a homemaker at her long-time residence in Ojai, entertaining family and friends, traveling, and reading. Mrs. Ford is survived by her children Diana Paluszak (husband Michael) of Salem, Oregon; Denny Ford (wife Carolina) of Ojai; and Kimberly Arellanes (husband Larry) of Ojai; along with nine grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Services to honor Mrs. Ford will be held on July 5 at 2:00 pm at Ivy Lawn Chapel in Ventura, California, with graveside service where she will join Mr. Ford on July 6 at 10:00 am at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, also in Ventura.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Leah’s church at https://lighthouselife.org/give. Due to the 4th of July weekend, those wishing to send flowers should contact Spencer at https://ivylawnfuneralhome.com who will assist you.
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