Ron LeLeux, the former mayor of the city of Sulphur, La., died peacefully on July 28 in Katy, Texas, from complications of frontotemporal degeneration (FTD). He was 71. His outgoing personality, quick wit, and deep affection for his hometown of Sulphur shaped both his public service and his friendships. Ron served as mayor of Sulphur from 2002 to 2010, bringing to the office the same enthusiasm and personal touch that defined his life. Ron’s fri…