Memorial Service for Rick Ledesma

   Life Stories | Posted on June 20, 2018

We are saddened to inform the campus of the death of Rick Ledesma, husband of Janet Ledesma, professor of leadership. Rick died Friday, June 15, following a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.

Please remember the Ledesma family in your thoughts and prayers as they process this difficult loss. You are invited to share memories and condolences with the family below.

Rick’s Celebration of Life will be held at Pioneer Memorial Church on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. If you are unable to attend, the celebration will be live streamed (we will share the link once it is available).
 
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that all donations be sent to the Berrien County Cancer Service (7301 Red Arrow Highway, Stevensville, MI 49127; Attn: Nancy Church, director). The BCCS was there for Rick and the family in many ways from the beginning to the end of the GBM journey. The family would like to share this same blessing with other families on their cancer journeys.
 
The family is also requesting that due to the high volume of interest, all questions be directed to Rick Ledesma's Fight Against Brain Cancer Facebook page or to Evelyn Perez (269-471-3487). Thank you for the outpouring of love, support and prayers, and messages you have provided to the family during this very difficult time.


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Hi Dr. Ladesma & Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband. May God grant you the strength to cope with this painful loss. We will continue to keep you and the rest of the family in our prayer. Lileth & George Coke
Posted by: Anonymous
06/23/2018 at 6:33 PM
Dear Dr. Ladesma, May God comfort you during this time of sorry for you and your family. We look forward in hope to a time when sickness and death will be no more. Tim Ellis
Posted by: Anonymous
06/23/2018 at 06:31 AM
Dear Janet--I do not know you nor Rick, but my husband died from GBM nearly 16 years ago right here in Berrien Springs, so I have been following your journey--especially the new treatments that prolonged Rick's life. I pray that you will be comforted by our wonderful God, even as so many other widows in this community have been comforted. It's a painful journey to walk, but it does get better with time. God bless you and your family. --Rosie Nash
Posted by: Anonymous
06/22/2018 at 11:47 PM
Dear Jane: I wish you and your family many heavenly blessings of comfort during this difficult time. Appiah
Posted by: Anonymous
06/22/2018 at 2:33 PM
Janet and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers. HPAC family
Posted by: Anonymous
06/22/2018 at 12:20 PM
Dear Janet- Nothing on this earth can ease your pain but God who sustains me and gives me strength each day is with you too, He walks beside you every step of the way and one day soon He will call His faithful friend Rich by name and will give him back to you to never ever part again. May this hope give you peace that passes all understanding. Much love and prayers, Ildiko
Posted by:
Ildiko Gyeresi
06/22/2018 at 11:47 PM
Prayers of comfort and peace you and your family, Janet. Your journey has been such a long and difficult one, but all of you have borne it with grace and courage. May you feel His love through the arms and feet of those around you now.
Posted by:
Patricia M. Spangler
06/20/2018 at 3:16 PM
Dear Janet & Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You have our deepest condolences. May the good Lord keep and comfort you in your time of grief. Parting is but temporary until Jesus comes again to take us home. Jesus is the resurrection and the life. ~Ben & Narinee
Posted by: Anonymous
06/20/2018 at 1:01 PM
Dear Janet, You and your family have my sincere condolences and prayers for comfort and strength. You all and Rick's fortitude through his journey has been an inspiration and encouragement to many and it continues on. May God's blessings of love, peace and joy abound for you all. Yvonna
Posted by: Anonymous
06/20/2018 at 10:33 AM
I'm so sorry.
Posted by: Anonymous
06/19/2018 at 9:45 PM
Dr. Ledesma, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. May God comfort you and your family. May you all have peace from the Lord Himself. Susan Mbaluka
Posted by: Anonymous
06/19/2018 at 8:27 PM
Janet just learned of this. Prayers of support from me
Posted by: Anonymous
06/19/2018 at 3:35 PM
Dearest Janet...my thoughts are for your and your family right now. I am sorry to hear of Rick's passing. I know God is there with you now as He's always been. Much hugs and love, Beverly Brown
Posted by: Anonymous
06/19/2018 at 11:03 PM
So very sad, can't wait for Heaven.
Posted by: Anonymous
06/18/2018 at 2:27 PM
Dear Janet and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace. We look forward to Jesus' soon coming, when we will all be made new! Lynn Merklin
Posted by:
Lynn Merklin
06/18/2018 at 11:26 PM
Janet, I am so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. I am in London but my heart is pouring out for you and your family all the way from here. I will continue in prayer. Sympathy and Love June Price
Posted by: Anonymous
06/18/2018 at 04:29 AM
He was so loved. You are in our prayers.
Posted by: Anonymous
06/17/2018 at 12:39 PM
Dear Janet and family: Our thoughts prayers go out to you and the extended family for the loss of you your husband, Rick. Words are so inadequate to express our feelings, but we are comforted by the wonderful promise of Lord;s soon return. Dowell & Adelheid Chow & family.
Posted by: Anonymous
06/16/2018 at 5:17 PM
Dr. Ledesma, this is Joanne Kim (PhD candidate in Higher Ed Admin. We met briefly last summer, when I learn snot yiur husband’s battle with cancer. I’m so sorry for your loss and just wanted to let you know that’s you and your family are in my prayers. May you be comforted by the presence of the Holy Spirit in your lives.
Posted by: Anonymous
06/16/2018 at 08:16 AM
This is Pastor Carmelo Mercado - My deepest condolences to Janet and her children. When I visited him at the hospice facility I was very much impressed by Ricks strong faith in God and your family’s commitment to each other. In times like this we can be so thankful for the blessed hope of the resurrection. My wife and I will certainly be praying for you that the peace of God may be with you in your time of grief.
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 7:44 PM
Dr. Ledesma, You have a special place in my heart. My heart hurts for you and your family. Although, this is a painful time, I take comfort it is only a short while before you all will be reunited. Prayers for stength and hugs of comfort from me to you!
Posted by:
Terri Watson
06/15/2018 at 6:14 PM
Dr. Ledesma Saddened by Rick's passing. His strength gave me courage in my time of grief. Thank God he was surrounded by love. I will continue to keep you and your children and family in my prayers. He will be missed. Love you. Prudence Campbell
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 6:13 PM
Janet, Ariana and Christian, I am very sorry to hear the news of your loved one's passing. My God be with you during this time. My prayers are with you! D'Jaris Coles-White
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 5:55 PM
Janet, Ariana and Christian, I am very sorry to hear the news of your loved one's passing. My God be with you during this time. My prayers are with you!
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 5:54 PM
Prof. Janet and family, may God comfort you all! Soon, we will be all together forever. Thaísa Reis (Brazilian, Leadership 2015)
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 4:34 PM
Dear Janet, Christian, and Ariana. On behalf of the School Board, faculty and staff at RMES, please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved husband and father, Rick Ledesma. May the outpouring of love and support of family and friends be a source of comfort and peace during your season of bereavement. Be encouraged, for weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Keep you in prayers.
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 4:19 PM
Sincere condolences! May God confess and protect your family!
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 4:02 PM
My family and I are saddened by your loss. My the love of Christ be with you at this time. OD
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 2:00 PM
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Remember no matter what happen, God is still good! Love, Nicole
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 1:19 PM
Dear Janet and family, Words are so inadequate at times like these. My heart aches for your loss. Your family has exemplified such grace, resilience and faith during this difficult journey; truly a remarkable reflection of your love for God and each other. May our collective prayers for you and your family help to sustain you through this valley. --Elizabeth Oakley
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 12:52 PM
Janet, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your family has lived a lesson in faith. What a testimony this journey has been to those who have watched from the outside. I only pray at the second coming is soon so that you can be reunited again. J. Leiterman
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 12:45 PM
Dear Janet and family. What a valiant fight Rick put up! There was always hope that he would rise up and walk! But that's for another day - the day when we see Jesus coming in clouds of glory! May you be buoyed up with God's sweet Spirit. Love, John and Grace Carlos
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 12:38 PM
Janet, Know that you are surrounded by love, at home, at work, everywhere. May the sweet memories of Rick's life, your life together and the peace of God be your comfort. Hugs and blessings to you and yours. Sincerely, Desmond
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 12:33 PM
Rick, through his faith, was such a beacon of God's light and love for humanity. And he was blessed to have such amazing support from his family and he will be missed. We have prayed long for Rick and we will continue to pray for your family as you go through the days, weeks and months ahead. God bless you all. Dalry & Stephen Payne
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 12:28 PM
Dear Janet, I am so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. In this season of grief our prayers are with you. With much love, David Boshart (2005 Leadership Cohort).
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 12:24 PM
Janet and family, I am sorry to hear the news of Rick’s passing. You will continue to be in my prayers. Beth Marchant
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 12:20 PM
So sorry Janet and family. Please know that you are all continuing to be raised up in prayer and that there are many who think of you and your family with love. Lorena Bidwell
Posted by: Anonymous
06/15/2018 at 12:16 PM

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