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Christopher Michael LeBlanc
Christopher Michael LeBlanc
Phoenix, AZ
Our beloved brother, friend, confidant Christopher M. LeBlanc passed away on August 1, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ, due to complications from cancer treatment.
Chris was born on December 31, 1964 in Cedar Rapids, IA. Chris was an excellent student through school, receiving great grades and numerous acknowledgements. He was a lover of good food, friends, and music. Chris was known nationally for his database and computer skills and used these to help many charitable organizations through his work.
Chris was preceded in death by his father Jim LeBlanc of Vacaville, CA, and mother Janet Patschke (LeClere/LeBlanc) of Marion, IA. He is survived by his brother Dan LeBlanc of Cottonwood, AZ, sister Nicole Johnson of Cedar Rapids, IA, nephew Peter LeBlanc of Scottsdale, AZ, and stepfather Don Patschke of Marion, IA.
Services are to be determined.
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