OREGON CITY, Ore. — Nearly two years after Rosa Leyva was killed, her family stood in court Wednesday and shared what life has been like without her. They also faced the man responsible for death: her son, Ronald Kirk.
Kirk, now in his late 30s, was sentenced to life in prison for shooting his 61-year-old mother inside their Gladstone home in November 2024. He must serve at least 25 years before he can be considered for parole.
“These past 2 years have been the hardest years of our lives,” said Michelle Guzman, Leyva’s younger sister. “Having to grieve and deal with the loss of our sister — a daughter, a grandmother, a friend — has broken, shattered, changed and impacted our lives forever.”…