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1939
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Minerva Leal Obituary
She graduated from Lyford High School in 1959, which is the same year that she married her life-long love, Alex Leal.
Minnie then went on to graduate from Pan American University in May of 1974. She also received a Master's Degree in Bilingual Education from Texas A & I in 1981. She was a true educator at heart and taught at various schools throughout the Rio Grande Valley. She was kind spirited, loving, and was a light in the lives of everyone she encountered. Minnie was a devoted Catholic and served her church, Our Lady of Assumption, as a Eucharistic minister for twenty-four years.
Minnie was blessed with a loving family. She married her best friend, Alex G. Leal, on November 22, 1959. They raised their three sons together with discipline, love, and humility. Minnie was a true "coach's wife". She followed Alex all over the Rio Grande Valley, and thrived off of seeing her husband coach on Friday nights. She never missed a game and was his biggest fan.
Minnie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alex G. Leal; her three sons, Joe Alex (Ruby) Leal, Jaime (Joanna) Leal, and Bobby Leal; her grandchildren Ashley Marie (Bobby) Navarro, Alex Javier (A.J.) Leal, Joseph William (Joe Willie) Leal, Chelsey Alexis Leal, Megan Michelle Pena, Kassandra Kaitlin Pena; her great-grandchildren Troy Beck Leal, Trey Ashton De La Garza, Aria Renee Navarro, and Nolan Paul DeLeon; her sisters Mabel Rodriguez and Margot Longoria; and her special niece, Velma Garcia.
Special thanks to our friends and family members for their continued prayers and support; to include, but not limited to; Dr. George Cantu, Javier & Yolanda Gutierrez, Ernesto & Odie Garcia, Virgil & Chris Garcia, Chico & Elida Jimenez, and Chipper Zamora.
The funeral mass will be on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Harlingen, Texas at 10:00 AM. Minnie will be buried at Raymondville Memorial Park Cemetery immediately following her funeral mass.
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Memories and Condolences
for Minerva Leal
Sallie Gonzalez
June 12, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Leal Family. May the Lord give each of you strength in knowing the Mrs. Leal is rejoicing in heaven and singing with Angels. May she Rest in Peace.
Judge Sallie Gonzalez
June 12, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Family on the loss of your loved one. Please find comfort in knowing God is close to the brokenhearted,and gives comfort ,peace and strength to endure during this difficult time (Jeremiah 29:11,12).
June 11, 2019
May the Shalom of Yeshua surround you and the your family.
In Christ
George and Mary Gomez
June 11, 2019
After years of hearing my parents talk about their great friends Alex and Minnie' I finally got to meet them a year ago. Minnie had such a warm hug and a beautiful sweet smile! I loved her instantly! I was blessed to have known her, even if it was for a short time. With Love-Angela Infante
Mrs. Minga Vela
June 11, 2019
Dear Coach Leal, Joe Alex, Jaime , Bobby
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife and mother . Coaches wives are special because Win or Loose we are always your biggest fan and You are the Coach of a love time for Us.
Sons ,You only get one Mother, and like a mother we are always going to love you and be there for you when no one else is, on your graduation day, on your wedding day, on the birth of your children.
Mother's and Coaches Wives are a unique Angel.
Please accept my condolences .
God Bless You All.
Mrs . Minga Vela , +Coach Robert R.Vela
Tina Garcia Heathington
June 10, 2019
My thoughts and prayers for the family. I was heartbroken to hear about Minnie. We were friends growing up and through school. We kept in touch all the time.
God Bless you Minnie
Tina Garcia Heathington
Rockwall, Tx
June 10, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mnnie was a good friend all through our growing up and our school years. God Bless you Minnie,I will miss you.
Tina Garcia Heathington
Rockwall, Tx
June 10, 2019
our condolence to your family Coach Leal and may GOD bless Mrs.Leal. In our prayers Al & Liza Puente
Vince Sullivan
June 10, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Although I only met Mrs. Leal once or twice, I do know that she and Alex raised wonderful sons. My good friend of 30 years Jaime is a man of integrity and high moral character. Much of which I am sure can be contributed to his Mother.
God Bless the entire Leal family.
Sincerely; Vince, Diane, Shane, Blaire and Bailey Sullivan
Jesus and Vickie Bedolla
June 10, 2019
It is with our deepest condolences that we express our love and respect to the Leal family over the loss of their beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, and in-law, Minnie. She was a lovely woman who had the highest regard for people.
We were unable to attend any of the services since we have relocated to San Antonio. However, each one of you is in our thoughts and prayers. I know the pain of grief and pray that all the beautiful moments and memories will help heal the pain of loss.
Again, please accept our deepest condolences.
Belinda Garcia
June 10, 2019
May you find piece and comfort in the loving
words and memories Aunt Minnie left behind. Our condolences and prayers are with the Leal family during this difficult time.
Love,
Daniel & Belinda Garcia
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