MADISON - Derek D. MacLeod, age 52, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on May 14, 1969, in Albany, N.Y., the son of Allan and Grace (Griffin) MacLeod.

Derek graduated from East High School in 1987. He married Adeliza Martinez on July 26, 1997. Derek worked at Mendota Mental Health, Oak Hill Correctional Institution, and at UW Hospital Prison Unit. He was a member of the Crisis Negotiation Team and Union Steward Local No. 3021. During his time at Mendota Mental Health, he worked in the Treatment Mall and lead groups such as Aerial America, short films as well as a podcast group.

Derek was a very loving husband and father and a compassionate care giver. He treated everyone with dignity and respect, no matter who they were or what they did. He was always positive, goofy, funny, and always wanted to make people laugh.

Derek is survived by his wife, Adeliza; two sons, Gabriel MacLeod and Emilio MacLeod; his mother, Grace MacLeod; father, Allan MacLeod (Peter Alemany); brother, Joel MacLeod; parents-in-law, Gilberto and Minerva Martinez; brother-in-law, Gilbert (Gracie) Martinez; sister-in-law, Xochi (Joaquin) Najar; four nephews, Marko Martinez, Diego Najar, Joel Najar and Leonardo Najar; and canine companions, Juno and Cory James. He was preceded in death by his brother, Allan MacLeod.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

Derek D. MacLeod

May 14, 1969 - March 27, 2022

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