Leonard Joseph Hatch, age 35, of Towaoc, Colorado, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Cortez, Colorado. He was born May 22, 1990, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Tom Bullcoming and Melissa Ann Hatch.
Leonard was raised in Oklahoma until the age of 12 before moving to Colorado, where he spent the remainder of his life. He attended Southwest Open High School in Cortez and later worked as a cook at the Ute Mountain Casino. Known for his strong work ethic and vibrant spirit, Leonard loved spending time with his family and friends and always enjoyed having a good time.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Melissa Ann Hatch, and his grandmother, Frieda Hatch-Ridgebear.