Pastor Leon L. Budibuende, known to many as Papa Leon went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2021 in Grand Rapids, MI. Leon, a pastor, professor, husband, father, brother, and grandfather will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was active in the community in serving as a pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church- French Fellowship. He was known as a humble man of God who had a strong faith in the Lord. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed long bike rides. His legacy now lives on in his wife and five children.

Please support the family in raising funds to pay for his final farewell. All donations will go to the daughters who are in charge of making funeral arrangements.