LeRoy Jose Muniz Pia

1949-1997

We mourn the loss of our tender, loving son, brother, husband, father and friend, LeRoy J. Pia, 47. He passed away peacefully in the arms of his guardian angels on Sunday, March 16, 1997 while jogging in the beautiful foothills of St. George.

Born December 6, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to LeRoy Q. Pia and Maria Muniz.

He married Carol Segerstedt April 12, 1973 in the Los Angeles LDS Temple. They have four children.

His life was devoted to others, serving his family, friends and church. He was a valiant servant for the Saviour through his many callings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served years in scouting, influencing many young men. He served a full-time mission in his mother's native Brazil.

He was devoted to his wife, Carol, whom he knew since the fifth grade. Over the years he coached soccer for three of his children and their friends. He was always an active participant in his children's activities and loved to see them perform. He was truly a hands-on dad and they knew his love for them.

He gave his family an enthusiasm for nature, a love of the seasons and passion for sailing.

LeRoy graduated from the University of Utah in Finance. He was an independent MAI appraiser and Chairman of the Utah Appraisers Registration and Certification Board, member of the Appraisal Institute and affiliate member of the Park City Board of Realtors where he was honored as the affiliate member of the year in 1992. He was the past president of the Utah Open Lands Conservation Association. LeRoy was known by his peers as a man of highest intergrity.

Survived by his wife, Carol and children, Joseph, Lindsey, Maximillian and Julia; parents, LeRoy and Maria Pia; mother-in-law, Hazel Segerstedt; brothers Frank and Ron; sister, Shanoa; and many other family members and friends whom he loved dearly.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 20, 1997, 12 noon in the Monument Park Stake Center, 1320 South Wasatch Drive, Salt Lake. Friends and family may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South and at the church 11-11:45 a.m. at the Stake Center.

Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.

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