Sebastian Francisco Legerretta
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day.
Obituary
In Memory of our loving Husband, Father, Brother, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Uncle, Cousin and Friend.
Sebastian “Sonny” Legerretta was born May 23rd, 1939 in San Diego, California. he was raised in Ocean Beach by his parents Sebastian and Josephine Legerretta. He was raised with his two younger siblings Rachel and Richard. He attended Azure Vista Elementary, Dana Junior High School, and graduated from Point Loma High School in 1957. He loved telling stories about his days as a Pointer playing baseball, football, and track & field.
In 1957, he enlisted in the United States Marines where he served 6 years before joining the United States Air Force. He was stationed in England at Welford Air Force Base in 1963. It was here in 1966 when he met Susan Taylor who would become wife of 58 amazing years in September of 1967.
Sonny and Sue made a beautiful home back in Ocean Beach where they raised their four children, Annamarie, Michelle, Kevin, and Nicole. He worked for the San Diego Transit for many years and spent the later part of his life helping raise All their eleven grandchildren, Ashley, Anthony, Taurus Jr, Alexandra, Carrissa, Kevin, Tristan, Taylor, Tyan, Brandon and Breanna. As well as his six great grandchildren, Summer, Kaylani, Arthur, Keymani, Eisley and Mason.
Nothing was more important to him than his Family. We will love and miss you forever.
Timeline
1939
May 23rd
Born in San Diego
San Diego, California
1957
June
Graduated from High School
Point Loma High School
San Diego, California
1957
September 10th
Enlisted in the United States Marine corps and proudly began his military service
Camp Pendleton Marine Base
Oceanside, California
1963
March
Joined the United States Air Force
Hill Air Force base
Davis County, Utah
1964
Stationed at RAF Welford in England
Security Forces Officer-MP
Berkshire, England
1966
Met the love of his life, Susan Taylor
"military police officer falls for candle nabber"
Inkpen, England
1967
September 16th
Married Susan Taylor
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Newbury, England
1967
December 1st
Returned to the United States with his new bride
Settled in Ocean Beach and began building a loving family together
San Diego, California
1968
November 25th
Welcome their first daughter
Annamarie Legerretta "Baby"
Sharp's Hospital, San Diego, California
1969
June 17th
Welcome their second daughter
Michelle Legerretta "Chelleeee"
Sharp's Hospital, San Diego, California
1973
February 28th
Welcome their son
Kevin Legerretta "Bubba"
Sharp's Hospital, San Diego, California
1974
October 10th
Welcomed their youngest daughter
Nicole Legerretta "lady in the shoe"
Sharp's Hospital, San Diego, California
1987
Joyfully welcomed 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
He had a hand in raising every single one of them, each of whom brought him immense pride, happiness and love.
Grandchildren -Ashley (1987), Anthony, Taurus Jr (1993), Alexandra (1994) Carrissa, Kevin (1996)Tristan (1997), Taylor(1999), Tyan(2000), Brandon (2002)and Breanna (2002)
Great-grandchildren - Summer (2013), Kaylani(2019), Arthur (2020), Keymani(2022), Eisley (2023), and Mason (2023)
Grandchildren -Ashley (1987), Anthony, Taurus Jr (1993), Alexandra (1994) Carrissa, Kevin (1996)Tristan (1997), Taylor(1999), Tyan(2000), Brandon (2002)and Breanna (2002)
Great-grandchildren - Summer (2013), Kaylani(2019), Arthur (2020), Keymani(2022), Eisley (2023), and Mason (2023)
2026
June 13th
Entered eternal rest to be with the Lord
He passed away leaving behind a legacy of service,devotion to family and a lifetime of cherished memories that will live on in all who knew and love him
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July 15, 2026
He was very much liked by everyone in our family. He was quiet, warm and friendly, made us all laugh and Nanny adored him, luckily for him, he must have been special for her to have let Aunty Sue marry him and leave the country.
My brother Michael used to follow Uncle Frank around as often as he could and would sit on his knee and chatter to him. He gave Michael some of his uniform buttons.
Nanny threw a huge party for the newly married couple before they left for America.
All Aunty Susan’s siblings were there and their wives, husbands and children.
We sang the old English songs like Yankee Sailor, Henry the Eighth, and White Cliffs of Dover, We played Canasta and Newmarket and ate lots of food.
There were lots of laughs but tears that we wouldn’t be seeing them anymore.
We all knew that Aunty Sue would be safe with Uncle Frank.
What a legend.
My brother Michael used to follow Uncle Frank around as often as he could and would sit on his knee and chatter to him. He gave Michael some of his uniform buttons.
Nanny threw a huge party for the newly married couple before they left for America.
All Aunty Susan’s siblings were there and their wives, husbands and children.
We sang the old English songs like Yankee Sailor, Henry the Eighth, and White Cliffs of Dover, We played Canasta and Newmarket and ate lots of food.
There were lots of laughs but tears that we wouldn’t be seeing them anymore.
We all knew that Aunty Sue would be safe with Uncle Frank.
What a legend.
July 10, 2026
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I was bridesmaid along with my sister at their wedding and always remember uncle frank spit and polishing his boots which I found fascinating . He obviously found England very cold as he always wore thermal long John’s regardless of the weather it seems. Always had us as children in fits of laughter when ever he visited. I remember my dad and he had changed a wheel on his car and took it for a test drive down Combe hill only for the wheel to suddenly appear in front how we managed to stop is a miracle. Good memories he will be greatly missed on both sides of the water xx
Family tree
Other family members
Rochelle Juarez
Niece
Christopher Juarez
Nephew
Sophia Littlewood
Niece
Clarence Herrera Legerretta
1899 - 1930
1899 - 1930
Rita F Aiken
1903 - 1990
1903 - 1990
Francisco Gomez
1887 - 1974
1887 - 1974
Josephine Lopez Lara
1897 - 1935
1897 - 1935
Sebastian Herrera Legerretta
Josephine Lopez Gomez
Susan Legerretta
Rachel Juarez
Richard Legerretta
Kevin Legerretta
Children
Taylor Legerretta
Brandon Legerretta
Michelle Legerretta Gonzalez
Children
Anthony Legerretta
Carrissa Camacho
Nicole Legerretta Radovich
Children
Taurus Jr. Courtney
Tristen Courtney
Breanna Courtney
Tyan Courtney
Ben Schuster
AnnaMarie Muehl
Children
Ash Legerretta
Alexandra Maningo
Kevin Muehl
Rachel Juarez
Richard Legerretta
Susan Legerretta
Kevin Legerretta
Taylor Legerretta
Brandon Legerretta
Michelle Legerretta Gonzalez
Anthony Legerretta
Carrissa Camacho
Nicole Legerretta Radovich
Taurus Jr. Courtney
Tristen Courtney
Breanna Courtney
Tyan Courtney
Ben Schuster
AnnaMarie Muehl
Ash Legerretta
Alexandra Maningo
Kevin Muehl
Sebastian Legerretta
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What was Sebastian's favorite Quote or Saying?
“Where’s Bubba”
What was Sebastian's favorite Color?
Candy Apple Red
What was Sebastian's favorite Sports Team?
San Diego Padres
What was Sebastian’s favorite Casino?.
Viejas Casino
What was Sebastian's favorite Food or Dish?
Meatloaf, Albondigas soup, and tamales
What was Sebastian’s favorite slot game?
Leprechaun
What was Sebastian's favorite Music / Song?
Oldies but goodies
What was Sebastian’s favorite station to listen to in the Car?.
Coast to Coast - Scary Stories
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Service
Please join us to pay a last tribute.
We will come together to remember and pay tribute to the wonderful person. While we mourn the loss of our dear, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
We will come together to remember and pay tribute to the wonderful person. While we mourn the loss of our dear, we also aim to cherish the moments shared and the joy brought into our lives. Your presence would mean a great deal to us during this time of remembrance and reflection.
Funeral SErvices
Miramar National Cemetery
5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
Wednesday, July 15th 2026 at 12:30pm sharp
Celebration of life
1125 Hacienda Drive
El Cajon, CA 92120
El Cajon, CA 92120
Wednesday July 15th at 3pm
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