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San Antonio, Texas
1953 - 2017
Rev. Ed de Leon, OMI, born in Harlingen, Texas on September 14, 1953, died at Oblate Madonna Residence in San Antonio, Texas on February 22, 2017, at the age of 63 years.
Fr. de Leon professed his first vows as a member of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in August 1975. He was ordained on August 15, 1980 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Harlingen, Texas by Bishop Raymond Peña, D.D.
After ordination, Fr. de Leon was assigned to Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Brownsville, Texas as Assistant Pastor. He went on to teach at St. Anthony’s Seminary where he was involved as Vocation Director and a member of the Formation Team. He served as Parochial Vicar at Holy Family in Corpus Christi, Texas and later was Director of the Shrine in San Juan, Texas for many years. He used his expertise in technology as webmaster at Oblate Missions and served in various capacities at Oblate Renewal Center, Oblate School of Theology, as well as Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Illinois. Fr. de Leon served as Pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Midland, Texas until July, 2011.
He was an Executive Board Member of the National Religious Vocation Conference in Chicago for two years and Chaplain to the Movimiento Familiar Cristiano. Fr. de Leon served as superior in many districts throughout Texas. He always seized the opportunity to deepen and strengthen communal spirit of Oblate brotherhood. Being proficient in several languages, he gained a following on social media with his spiritual and enlightening reflections that reached many people.
In addition to his Oblate family, Fr. de Leon is survived by his brothers, Jesse de León, Jr. (Clementina); Jose de León (Gloria); and sisters, Dora de Leon-Garcia (Frank); Connie Colmenero (Orlando); Rosie de Leon-McCrady (Phillip); and Teresa Kreger (Philip). He was preceded in death by his parents, Dionicia and Jesus de León, Sr. and brother Amador de León. Fr. de Leon will be remembered with respect and esteem by his Oblate brothers and all the people who were recipients of his pastoral care.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Funeral services will be held at Immaculate Conception Chapel at 285 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, Texas, 78216. A Vigil service and Rosary will be held on February 24, 2017, at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on February 25, 2017, at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Oblate Cemetery.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, 327 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, TX 78216.
Goofing around the office.
Rev. Ed de Leon, OmI, was a man who greatly influenced my life. In my opinion, a true leader of faith. I will forever be grateful of his guidance and friendship. I miss you dearly Father.
Paul Galindo
August 17, 2023 | Midland, TX | Student
My sincere condolences to Fr. Eddie de Leon's family whom I have known for many years. I came across Fr. Eddie de Leon when he was Vocation Director. He was a very joyful and faith-filled person. I'm sure he touched many lives as he witnessed with his great faith and faithful following of Jesus. May he rest in peace and send many blessings on his family and all the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Sister Luz Doñez
March 06, 2017 | Madrid, Spain
Fr. Ed., you always had a smile and a kind word. Thank you so much for being that person. You will be missed.
Richard Baldez
March 03, 2017 | Friend
My condolences to Fr. Ed's family and friends. I worked with him at Oblate School of Theology. His passion for the Church, for learning and to always make a joke made him one of my favorite people. His prayers and lessons helped me survive tough times but his friendship gave me a reason to carry on. I know he will be greatly missed by many and I hope to see him one day in heaven.
Michael Perez
March 01, 2017 | San Francisco, CA | Student
My condolences to the family, Father Deleon was my patient and he always made me laugh. I'm going to miss him.
February 28, 2017
Terri and Phil, our hearts and prayers are with you today and the entire family. We respectfully admire your loving devotion, support and commitment you gave to your brother. Father Eddie, we love you, we miss you. Thank you for your words of wisdom and love over the years. Thank you for marrying Jeff and I and for baptizing Michal and Lauren. These significant sacraments in our lives will always have special meaning and we are grateful to you for being an everlasting reminder that serving...
Norma Villarreal
February 25, 2017 | Seattle, WA
A very good priest and friend
Mary Diane Langford, CDP
February 24, 2017 | San Antonio, TX | Friend
On behalf of Cordi-Marian Missionary Sisters of San Antonio,Texas & East St. Louis,Illinois we extend our deepest sympathy to the Oblates and family of Father De Leon. May Father Ed rest in Peace, Amen.
Sister Rita Elena Beltran, M.C.M.
February 24, 2017 | San Antonio,, TX
My Dear Deleon Cousins and families, please accept our deep condolences.
Maximo Jr. & Judy Diaz
February 24, 2017 | San Antonio, TX