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ALFREDO DE LEON Obituary

ALFREDO DE LEON May 2, 1946 - July 12, 2013 EDINBURG - Alfredo De Leon, 67, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. Born in San Juan, TX, Mr. De Leon lived in Edinburg and worked with Time Warner Cable for 31 years. He lived a good, full life surrounded by family and friends. Mr. De Leon was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and loyal friend. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs but mostly loved spending time with his family and friends. He will always be remembered for his laugh, his love of dancing, his work ethic, and always putting others first. Mr. De Leon "Gramps" will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rafael De Leon and Dolores Luna, his brothers, Mario (Irma) De Leon and Gene De Leon. He leaves behind his loving wife of 26 years, Norma De Leon, his brother, Alonso (Dolores) De Leon, and his sister Yolanda. He is survived by his sons Alfredo (Ashleigh) De Leon, Jr. and Edward (Nanette) Rodriguez; his daughters, Cindy (Dean) Brown and Sylvia (Baldo) Cervantes. He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m., with a 7 p.m. talk today, July 14, 2013, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2013, at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens in McAllen. Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg. Sign guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on Jul. 14, 2013.

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Lydia Campos

September 30, 2013

Norma,I am so sorry for your loss. Fred was such a nice guy when we were in high school and I'm sure he continued to be that way. Since I moved away I didn't get to visit with the two of you very much. The Class of '65 will always remember him in a very special way. May you and your family find comfort during this difficult time. I send you our deepest sympathy, Lydia & Orlando Campos

Deann Trevino

July 23, 2013

I miss you so much gramps! You're the best man I ever got to know... Still can't believe you're gone. I hope you feel me thinking about you and remembering the good times. All the times we had together were great and I wish we could relive all of them just one more time. I can't stand that this really happened but I hope it gets easier over time because it still doesn't feel real but it hurts more than anything. I love you and I'll miss you forever.

Sandra Ochoa

July 22, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss; i just found out this weekend. He was such a wonderful person. Fred you will be missed dearly.

Sandra Ochoa

July 22, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly.

July 20, 2013

Norma we are praying for you...God Bless you and your family....it was great knowing Fred, he was truly a happy person..Sallie and Joe Maldonado, Jr.

July 16, 2013

Norma, we are so sorry for your loss. We just heard today about Fred and it was so hard to believe, he was such a happy person. We know he will always be in your heart. May God Bless and be with You always
Frank & Emma Garcia

Karen Draughon

July 16, 2013

Norma and family, We are so very sorry about the loss of Fred. We love you and are praying for all of you. You will always be in our hearts and minds.

Irene S. Suarez

July 16, 2013

Norma; Thinking of you in the loss of your "loved one". Receive my sympathy and understanding that words can't express. God Bless You & Family!

Stella Sanchez

July 16, 2013

Norma,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Joel González

July 16, 2013

To: Norma And De Leon Family:
Our condolences on the loss of Fred. Keep your Faith and GOD will do the rest.
Joel,Chavela,Joey & Becky and fam. González from Houston,Tx

Richard Balli

July 16, 2013

Norma, I am so sorry that you lost Alfredo. He was a good man & friend I will pray that God gives you peace & strength through this sad time. God Bless You & Keep You Safe & Healthy.

Raul and Melba Garcia

July 15, 2013

To Norma and all the family:
As each day passes, may the many memories of Fred keep him near your hearts. He was loved by all of us as well. He was a great friend and we will truly miss him. The La Lomita will not be the same without him. His spirit will live on every time we think of him. It was an honor knowing him and having him as a friend. And as one of Fred's many friends, we will always be there for you Norma. You will not be alone. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family always.

Alcira S. Gonales

July 15, 2013

Norma/Sylvia and family, My condolences on the loss of your loved one. Keep your memories close to your hearts as they will bring you comfort and joy.

Albesa Luna

July 15, 2013

Norma, Sylvia, and all the Deleon family,
You're in my thoughts and prayers...
IICor. 5:6-8

July 15, 2013

My condolence to the De Leon Family. I am so sorry Norma. Love ya, Diana E. Garza, Edinburg, Texas

Annabel Garza

July 15, 2013

May God comfort you and your family during this very difficult time.

Lisa Morales

July 15, 2013

Tia Norma I am so sorry for your loss Tio Fred was an awsome man and I have very wonderful memorias of him I will always hold a special place in my heart for him he will be missed. My prayers are with you and the family.

Debra & Yayo Garza

July 15, 2013

Norma we are so sorry for your loss.. Fred was an awesome man full of jokes and laughter we enjoyed those times we did spend together . Tia Norma rest assure Tio Fred is our guardian angel he's watching over you and the rest of his family.. God gave you lots of great friends like my Tio Tony and Tia Dora Salinas ..

Jon O. Ramirez & Esmer Lerma

July 15, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will be thinking of you and the rest of the family. Sending you lots of love.

la lomaita fan Torres

July 15, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tony & Dora Salinas

July 15, 2013

Fred,my friend ,my brother like you would always say really,really you left us its hard to believe you are gone.My brother you left us but with a lot of wonderful memories.Dora and I will miss you so much.Thank you for the wonderful times and laughter we had.We will always have you in our hearts.Till me meet again bro. Love you

Hilda C Flores

July 14, 2013

Norma & family, my deepest sympathy goes out to you all. No words can take away the loss that you are going through. Fred was a very special part of your lives & he will never be forgotten as long as you remember the beautiful memories he left behind. May God give you the strength to bear this heavy pain & continue to walk by your side as he has always done. Norma Please know you will continue to be my in my daily prayers. God Bless You & your Family, Always.

July 14, 2013

Norma, Eva and I extend our condolences to you and your family. Know that his thoughtfulness and love of life leave you with many memories to cherish. God had a plan for him. We are so sorry circumstances did not allow us to be with you at this trying time. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers always.

Zeke and Eva Salinas
Austin, Texas

Dan Smith

July 14, 2013

to Norman and Cindy.. Becky and I are sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that we are thinking about you and praying for you.

Raul and Hilda Mancha

July 14, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

July 14, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless. Gerri & Hunter Stewart (Franklin, TN)

Roli Flores

July 14, 2013

Fred,

I remember the first time i met you many years ago. I always thought you were a great friend! Thanks for all those great years of friendship. May you rest in peace my friend. Roli Flores and family.

Lori & Fidel Castaneda

July 14, 2013

Sorry to hear for the loss of your loved one. Will be greatly missed a great friend; our greatest sympathy to all the family.
Fidel & Lori

Irma S Esparza

July 14, 2013

Norma & family:
Know that the Lord will give you strength to continue in this life's journey. My prayers to you and all of Fred's family.

Jose Cerda

July 14, 2013

You were a great inspiration to our grandson My Friend. Rest in Peace.

Laurie Nega

July 14, 2013

Peace, comfort and prayers to the Deleon family.

Ana Cerda

July 14, 2013

Linda I will always remember Fred and you on the dance floor dancing and enjoying life, treasure this memories. Love Eddie and Ana

Roberto & Dora Cavazos

July 14, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Roberto & Dora Cavazos

July 14, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Linda De Leon

July 14, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

July 14, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ray & Nina Rivera

July 14, 2013

Our condolences to the Deleon family. Fred was such a happy person with a huge smile. He will be greatly missed.

Debbie Gonzalez

July 14, 2013

Tio Fred we're gonna miss you so much! I will ALWAYS remember the positive words you had for Josue and I when we visited. We are blessed to have known such a cool guy. Love you tio :)

July 14, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the De Leon family. We lost a great man, MAY GOD BLESS

FRED,GRACIE AND FAMILY Mission, Tx

July 14, 2013

What can we say such a awesome man to have known will truly be missed our condolences to Norma and family
Always
Larry n Cindy Zapata

July 14, 2013

What can we say about this wonderful man such a awesome man will truly be missed our condolences to Norma and family
Always
Larry n Cindy Zapata

Lucy Salas

July 14, 2013

Norma & Sylvia,
My condolences to you and the entire De Leon family.

Veronica Flores

July 14, 2013

My condolence to the De Leon Family. God has just gained another.beautiful angel.

Veronica Flores

July 14, 2013

Fred, you were such a awesome friend. You were always smiling, happy, joyful, making jokes. I know that if i was having a bad day, you could still make me smile. We will all miss you at La Lomita. But, now i know you are in such a better place, with no worries about anything. We love you cheerful angel.

Vicki Garcia-Landez

July 14, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you Norma and your family. Alfredo was a great guy. Your friends in San Antonio, Texas, Vicki Garcia-Landez and husband Mar.

Felicitas de la Cruz

July 14, 2013

Prayers and condolences to the De Leon Family. Norma, nothing I say can ease your pain at this point in time. May God give you strength. He is in heaven now with the angels from the late Tejano Legend Ramiro de la Cruz-Snowball's widow, and Bobby Salinas's sister from (Los Fantasmas del Valle)Felicitas S. de la Cruz and family.

Veronica Gomez

July 13, 2013

My condolences to the De Leon family. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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