Goodbye to Leo

[jgoertz]

Hi Fellow BWE Friends,

It's with a sad heart that we share the news of Leo Terrero's passing yesterday morning. Leo had been battling cancer for the last couple of years.

He was a LJ kayak fisherman and good friend to many of us and will surely be missed.

There will be a service to say good bye to him and details will be posted when available.

Rest in Peace Leo. You will be missed!

[William Novotny]

Oh wow. I never met him personally but knew of him through this forum. Rest in peace. Prayers and thoughts to him and his family.

[bus kid]

Prayers to his family.

[dorado50]

Sad for me to hear this news. He motivated me often with his expertise and enthuiasium on the water. I will miss him.........

[HELLSTER INC.]

RIP fellow yak fisher. Prayers and thoughts to him and his family.

[dfroggy54]

Wow..rest in peace to a great fisherman and great person. He will be missed dearly. Wont ever forget Leo and his wonderful personality.

[driftwood]

OH NO!!! Last time i saw Leo was on feb 22. He was walking with his wife at La Jolla Shores enjoying the sunset. He was telling me that the tax payers paid way too much for the life guard tower.

He was very positive that day and said, "I will back in my kayak real soon again"

Sorry to hear about his passing away. Leo was a good man :(

[Chuck D]

I knew Leo well, he was enthusiastic, fun to talk to, positive and above all a good hearted friend. He will be missed, I will always picture him in his small fish and dive with a White Seabass almost bigger then the kayak, what a sight. If he wasn't on the water he would be hiding out at the shores checking on the daily catch. RIP my friend.

[buttchaser]

So sad to hear this!
I've always enjoyed talking to leo when i was in town , he was always fun to chat with, He was a skilled competitive fisherman.. Tight lines my friend.

[Workplacesafety]

R.I.P.

[El-Santo]

So Sad for me and my family to hear this news. He motivated me I will miss him. Sorry to hear about his passing away.
RIP my friend

[RK]

I'm very sorry to read that!
The last time I saw Leo he was at point Loma seafoods with his family
And friends, he's a hell of a nice guy.
Always smiling and always stoked on fishing.
Really sorry to hear about his passing if his family reads this my sincerest
Condolences go out to his family he will be missed around la jolla

[bellcon]

Sad
One of the good guys for sure.
RIP Leo

[steveooo]

Very sad news.

I'l never forget the first time I met Leo. I had just landed at the shores, and he landed right after me a little further down the beach. He walks over to me, covered head to toe in blood, lugging a nice size yellowtail, smiling ear to ear, and wearing nothing but a speedo.

Every time after that I saw Leo, whether he had a yellowtail or had been skunked, he still had that grin from ear to ear (and frequently the speedo). Truly a man that enjoyed life and lived it to its fullest.

Rest in peace bother :cheers1:

[kayakfisherman]

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[erinoo]

A good man indeed. I will miss seeing him and talking with the Leo...RIP my friend.

[makobob]

Goodby Leo. RIP.

[wade]

The Jewel will not be the same again without the frequent sightings of good ol’ Leopoldo..:(

An extremely gifted & talented man. I have had the pleasure of many a good times out & about with Leo. Extremely kind & generous soul who loved the ocean and cooking up EVERY piece of fish he caught, so much so, that he even asked for my yt or wsb heads for his famous Sancocho soups. Leo would share that, the recipes, recent fish action and anything else within his arms reach for you. A true gent around these parts!..:you_rock:
Here is a short video he shot of me on one of many fishing excursions over the years..This one was over at Blacks. He frequented that part of the canyon & the Torrey artificial reef whenever the pressure would get thick..
Flying your plane high over Venezuela right about now with your speedo..:eek:
Heres to you Leo! :cheers1:


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[wbrewski]

I never meet the man, but read some of his post, he will be missed. RIP

[dmrides]

Very sad to hear it. Leo was one of the most genuine guys I have met on the water and certainly the most stoked. RIP good man.

[GregAndrew]

I never saw him without a smile on his face and a willingness to step right up and share the latest goings on. RIP Leo, you always brought a smile to my face.

[Dennis]

Very sad to hear. He was a very nice guy. RIP.

[TCS]

Leo lived well and will be missed.

[blitzburgh]

I never had the pleasure of meeting Leo but took note of how he always had postive posts on this board. Wade, that was a very nice video of the man. My prayers go out to his family. He is pulling on bigger fish than all of us now :reel:

[ful-rac]

R.I.P Leo.

[The Kid]

Everyone knew Leo and Leo knew everyone. He was always the guy who never lost his passion for the sea whether he was sailing, fishing, or wishing he was fishing. Most of you who met him had a chance to listen to a story or two about Venezuela or one of his many adventures. Who didn't look forward to that!

It was always a joy to come back to the beach and expect to see him walk up to you and ask how your day was. There was never a hint of jealousy, bitterness, anger, hatred, or any negativity. He was always happy, always. Even for someone he never met, he would congratulate you on your catch of the day and truly be happy for you.

In the last few months he was really hoping to get back on the water. So much so that he went out around 2 months ago, not even feeling 25%, just to be out there and enjoy fishing not catching. We could all take away a message from Leo. I think that he would tell us in his own way that life is too fun to be let down.

There were many days that we spent out on the water together. Some epic days and some not so epic days. But I could never forget his excitement and enthusiasm for the sport we most of the time take for granted. But if Leo was hooked up, man watch out because it was game on! Rod bent, reel screaming and Leo poised for battle.

Not many people can appreciate the gifted waters we fish monthly, weekly, daily, hourly. Take a page from Leo's book and enjoy each day. You will be missed dearly friend! It was an honor having a small part in your story.

Rest in Peace Leopoldo Terrero

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[Tman]

R.I.P. Leo, you will be missed.

[FARRIER]

To the Mayor of Yellowtail Alley your contagious smile and warm hearted soul will be remembered by all. Hope your lines are forever tight and the weather is always perfect for flying!

[Squid Vicious]

prayers

[lambadmin]

Very sad.

R.I.P, smooth seas Leo!

[Nic D]

I got a txt from Georgette, Leo's wife on Monday morning letting me know that Leo had passed away unexpectedly. She told me that when the services were arranged that she would let me know... I'll post in this thread when I know something.

Im so bummed. Leo was a very kind and gentle soul. I spoke with Leo quite often and was over at his house or he was at mine when I had a yak. Not too much the last year or so but we always talked on the phone. Miss ya Leo


not my photos,,, but Leo asked me to make this for him a couple of years back.

[jgoertz]

A bump for Leo as well as information on the memorial and his obituary. Georgette (Leo's wife) has also extended an invitation to BWE members for lunch after the service for those wishing to join. Thanks all for the good comments, memories, and stories celebrating his life. I think they have helped the family in their healing.

Georgette's message and info shared here :

Here is the link to Leo's obituary online and info on the Memorial service which will be Friday, May 9, 2014 at 11:00 am at All Hallows Catholic Church, link has all the info inlcluding Church's address. Can you share in BWE and let also all know that after the service we will gather for lunch at the house, everyone is welcome. Address: 3210 Caminito Eastbluff #61, La Jolla, CA 92037.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lajollalight/obituary.aspx?n=leopoldo-terrero&pid=170855583

Thanks
Jerry

[sharonkayak]

When I started fishing years ago
He was one of the first person I had met on the water. Such a positive friendly guy. Had a great passion for the sport. Would allways have a big grin regardless if he caught fish. Leo you will be missed