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Emilia De Leon Obituary
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Luis De Leon Jr., one brother Francisco "Pancho" Valdez, a sister Ermelinda Berlanga and a grandson Jose De Leon and several nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her daughter, Ericelda DeLeon of Falfurrias, TX, one son Lino Alberto DeLeon (The Late Olga S.) of Lubbock, TX, one brother, Adolfo Valdez of Montemorelos Nuevo Leon Mexico, two grandsons, Josh De Leon (Diana) and Luis De Leon, one granddaughter, Cristina De Leon, four great grandchildren, Danielle Chavera (Jesse Villa), Juan Chavera, Luis Chavera (Sitarra Chapa) and Emilia De Leon, three great great grandchildren, Zaniyah, Zoey, Zelaya Villa and one on the way.
Emilia was born and raised in Montemorelos until the age of 18. She began working as a maid in McAllen Tx and moved to Falfurrias in 1955. She worked as a maid for the Gardner and McIntyre families. While working at a party in 1956, the 5' lady met her 6'2" cowboy who was also working the same party. They began corresponding by mail and Luis installed a phone so they could talk for hours.
They married December 15th, 1957 and moved to the ranch where they resided until his death in 2013.
Emilia enjoyed her life at the ranch cooking and gardening. She made the best tortillas, tamales and buenelos.
Emilia and Luis were faithful and devout members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They helped at church festivals and were members of The Cursillistas. She was a member of Sacred Heart club, rosary crusade and Schenstatt Movement.
After the passing of Luis, she would attend mass every Sunday sitting in the corner in the front pew.
She prayed daily, not only for her family, but also friends who asked for prayers.
She was blessed to live to the age of 94, a humble servant of God who was devoted to her family and friends to the end of her life on earth. She was still giving advice and blessings to anyone who asked.
She will be dearly missed by family, friends and community.
A Holy Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday May 1, 2025, at The Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Falfurrias, TX. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Friday May 2, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Falfurrias, TX. Burial will follow at the Falfurrias Burial Park.
The pallbearers will be Josh De Leon, Juan Chavera, Luis Chavera, Danny De Leon, Luis De Leon, Ramiro Silva and Jesse Villa.
Honorary Pallbearers; Avelino De Leon, Vivian Garcia, Carlos Guerra, Roy Mireles Sr., Roel Antonio Mireles, Raul Vecchio, Patty De Leon Robledo and Manuel Perez Jr.
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Ernest & Paula Esparza
May 1, 2025
May her soul rest in peace. Sending my deepest condolence to the family of the Emilia De Leon.
Oscar & Dina Sanchez
April 30, 2025
Our sincere condolences to the Family of Ms. Emilia. She was a wonderful strong lady with a beautiful heart. May she Redt In Eternal Peace.
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