Mr. Abelardo De Leon Leja, age 87, died on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at his home in Methuen, with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of the late Margarita Del Carmen Tellez.

Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, 107 South Broadway, Lawrence on Friday, September 2, 2016 from 5 - 8 p.m. At. Abelardo's request, burial will take place at Cementerio General Jalapa in Jalapa, Guatemala.