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Albert Leston Obituary
(Tito) Leston
HARLINGEN, TX. -Tito Leston, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2008, at his residence surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Tito was born on October 30, 1920 to Albert A. and Luisa R. Leston and was a lifetime resident of Harlingen. He was a veteran of WWII serving as a Marine at Guadalcanal. He also served his community as a firefighter and Assistant Fire Chief for the City of Harlingen Fire Dept., from which he retired after 33 years. He was an extraordinary individual who never expected anything from his crew that he was not willing to do himself. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, son, brother, father and grand-father. His family and friends will remember him as strong, dependable and loyal and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents Albert A. and Luisa R. Leston.
Tito is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Aida Galvan Leston, 3 daughters, Gloria and Elizabeth Leston and Nancy (John) Renneker, all of Harlingen; 5 grandchildren: Ronaldo (Jessica) Corkill of San Antonio, Roxsan Corkill, Rodrigo and Nikki Avila and Brian Renneker, all of Harlingen, 2 sisters: Lydia Delgado and Elma Leal of Harlingen and numerous nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Heart of the Valley Hospice and especially to Sylvia Nervaiz, Isabel Bazan, Tencha Camacho, Frances Gutierrez and Johnny Nervaiz.
Tito will be cremated and a memorial service which will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 2 p.m., at Assumption Catholic Church in Harlingen.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Leston
Sandra Salazar-Gonzalez
February 20, 2008
My Deepest sympathy Mrs. Leston, Gloria, Liz and Nancy and family.
God Bless You!
Norma Garcia-Camp
January 27, 2008
Mrs, Leston and Family
I am sorry for the loss of your husband and dad. I remember him being a great husband and dad and the nicest man ever. He was always so nice when I use to go over to visit with Elizabeth.
I will always remember him as well as you all on Johnson Ave.
Sylvia Gutierrez
January 23, 2008
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 1998-2008
Heart of The Valley Hospice
January 23, 2008
We the Staff at Heart of The Valley Hospice Gracie Cavazos, Michael Garcia, Gina Sears, Laura Maciel, Juan Hernandez, Robert Rodriguez, Leo Rocha and all the auxillary personnel express our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Leston and your family in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. We know all the efforts you made to make Tito very comfortable and at ease. Please know that you will always be in our hearts and mind. We will continue to be available to you Mrs. Leston and any member of your family.
Maui Flores
January 23, 2008
May the Lord bring you peace, comfort, and strength through this difficult time. I will remember your dad as one of the kindest and most respectful fathers that I've had the honor to know - thank God that he was there to bring us home from school when it was cold or raining. My heart is filled with sadness at your loss, but knowing that your dad is now someone's assigned Angel - protecting and caring for them like he did for all of us on this earth, brings me joy.
Ernesto Morin
January 23, 2008
My condolences to Mrs.Leston and her family in this hard time of your life. Mr. Leston is now in a better place looking down upon you. Mr. Leston and i worked in the fire department until his retirement. He was always one to look after his men and the first into the fire. We could never seem to slide down the pole from the dorms at central station before him. Bet he is smiling at us now. Once again my condolences, he will be missed.
David & Erika Wolf
January 23, 2008
We want to express our deepest sympathy to the Leston/Corkill family during this time of mourning. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Sincerely,
David and Erika Wolf & family
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