Leta Rhea Sinnen
OBITUARY
Leta Sinnen passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, humor, and deep devotion to family. For more than fifty years, she was the cherished partner of her husband, Herbert (Herb), and a beloved mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Leta spent her childhood in coastal Oregon before settling in San Diego in the late 1950s, where she built her life and raised her family.
She is survived by her children, Stephen Crockett, Robert Crockett, and Jonathan Crockett; and her step- children, Wade Sinnen, Charles Sinnen, and Beth Sinnen. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Crockett. Leta was a proud grandmother to ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her tremendous joy.
Early in life, Leta raised four children as a single parent, meeting the challenge with strength and determination. She instilled in her children the values of resilience, responsibility, and independence–lessons that shaped them for a lifetime. She later enjoyed a successful career as a real estate agent, having discovered her passion for the field while working as a secretary at John Burnham & Company in the early 1970s.
Music was a lifelong joy for Leta. She sang in church choirs and quartets and frequently performed duets with her twin sister, Edyth, sharing a bond that brought music and laughter to many.
Leta and Herb shared a love of travel, especially trips to Europe. Closer to home, they enjoyed plays at the Old Globe, Padres games, and summer concerts. In her 50s, Leta discovered a love for golf and spent many happy days at Singing Hills Country Club. One of her proudest moments was scoring a hole-in-one on March 4, 2012.
Known for her quick wit and sparkle, Leta delighted in sharing family stories–especially the embarrassing ones–at holiday gatherings. Later in life, she embraced technology, enjoying online bridge games with her twin sister and friends, often providing laughter through her candid and humorous online commentary.
Above all, Leta will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and unwavering love. Her legacy lives on through the values she instilled, the memories she created, and the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.