Lawrence " Larry" Libeu

Lawrence “Larry” Libeu, 80, of Verona, VA, passed away on December 17, 2022, at his home in Verona.

Larry was born in Brea, CA, to Mathew and Elizabeth Libeu on November 21, 1942. He graduated from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, CA. Larry served in municipal public works administration throughout his career, with the majority of his service at Eastern Municipal Water District in Riverside County, CA. He was a widely recognized water rights advocate and participated in many related non-profit organizations to ensure water quality and access in the arid southwest United States.

In retirement, Larry was a mediocre golfer who favored the mulligan and footwedge. He loved working in his yard, eating out, solving puzzles of all kinds, going to the movies, and beating family members at cribbage and gin rummy. Larry sang for many years in the Harmoneers community chorale group in Hemet, CA, was a member and elder at Grace Presbyterian Church in Temecula, CA, and was loved by  fellow travelers in the Temecula Alcoholics Anonymous community. He was a compassionate and responsive friend to many people in times of need over the years, opening his home as a place to stay, meet, eat, and be together. His quick wit was readily shared with loved ones and strangers alike. Larry was a committed charcoal grill cook, specializing in baby back ribs, pork tenderloin, and his go-to turkey burgers.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Mathew and Elizabeth Libeu, and his former wife, Cheryl Walcher.

Larry is survived by his beloved dog, Bingo, who loved sharing Larry’s daily afternoon snack of Fritos; son, Eric Libeu and wife, Shari; and their children: Danny, Nathan, Dane, and Hannah; daughter,Tiffany Eimers and husband, Charlie Eimers, and their  children: Alain, Abbi, and Parker; daughter, Lauren Holahan and her son, Carl; brother, Greg Libeu and wife, Shirley.

A memorial service will be held in early February, 2023, in Temecula, CA.

Memorial gifts may be made to  Grace Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund at www.gracepreschurch.net/content.cfm?id=327 or via US Mail to Grace Presbyterian Church, 31143 Nicolas Road, Temecula, CA 92591,

DurhamCares/CDF Freedom Schools Fund at https://durhamcares.networkforgood.com/ or US Mail to Durham Cares, PO Box 331, Durham, NC 27702. Please designate gifts to CDF Freedom Schools Fund, or

Western Science Center at www.westernsciencecenter.org/ or via US Mail to Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Parkway, Hemet, CA  92543.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Charlton and Groome Funeral Home in Fishersville, VA.

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