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Maria Leal Obituary
Born: July 20, 1943; Edinburg, Texas
Died: November 20, 2020; Sterling
STERLING – Maria Elvira Leal, 77 died Friday November 20, 2020 at CGH Medical Center.
She was born on July 20, 1943 in Edinburg, TX, the daughter of Valentin and Maria (Corpus) Plata. She married Rudolfo "Rudy" Leal on May 9, 1964 in Aurora. She was employed at CGH Medical Center in the laundry for 9 years. Maria was a memberof St. Mary Church. She was an excellent cook, seamstress and a CUBS fan. She liked to crochet, camping and spending time with her grandchildren. Maria had a generous giving heart, always helping others.
Survivors include her husband, Rudy; her children, Rudy (Maria D.) Leal Jr of Coleta, Linda (Carlos) Lumas of Arlington, TX and Ruben (Laura) Leal of Sterling; grandchildren, Rudy Leal III, Sierra Leal, Jazmin Leal, Sophia Leal, Ruben Leal II, SydneiLeal and Diego Leal; great-granddaughter, Sophie; her sisters, Adelina Plata and Panchita Reyna both of Texas and Lola Plata of Mexico; and brother, Isreal Plata ofTexas.
She was preeceded by her sister Ermalinda, and brothers, Alfredo and Lazaro.
Private family Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Catholic Church. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by McDonald Funeral Home.
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Judy Repass
November 30, 2020
She always had a deep caring warm smile, so nice to see her at church and work. So sorry for her family and friends.
Ramon leal
November 26, 2020
Everyone loved you because you loved everybody, always one of my favorite sister-in-laws, REST IN PEACE ELVIRA
Norm Deets
November 24, 2020
Rudy, Linda and family. Maria was a great person. I always enjoyed her spunk. She will be missed but memories will last forever.
God Bless your family.
Rest In Peace Maria you were a special person
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