Guadalupe P. Leal

Guadalupe Perez Leal, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born on January 28, 1934 in Los Sabinos, Allende, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents; Juan and Eloisa Perez Leal; brothers; Antonio P. Leal; and late wife; Maria Isabel and Gonzalo P. Leal.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years; Margarita E. Leal; daughters; Adela "Del" L. (Alejandro) Gonzalez, Elouisa "Ellie" (Ruben) Ortiz, and Patty Leal; son; Guadalupe Leal Jr; grandchildren; Erich Andres Zamora, Selina (Jason) Ortiz-Futrell, Anna Lisa Gonzalez, Joe c. Trevino III, Amber Zavala, and Alley Trevino; great-granddaughters; Aliyah renee zavala, Arianna Nicole Zavala, and Mia Rae Gonzalez; sister; Maria Del Carmen (Joe) Herrera; brothers; Ramiro (aurelia) Leal, Everado (Cruz) Leal; and sister-in-law; Josefina Leal.

Guadalupe worked for C.C. Brick & Lumber Co. for 18 years. After retirement, he was self-employed as a diesel truck driver, working at various construction locations throughout Houston, TX. In 1999, he and his wife returned to their hometown, Corpus Christi, to be with their family.

Dad loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild reminiscing about his childhood and family memories. He had a passion for bar-b-cueing faitas, making banuelos, and homemade hot chili sauce. He also enjoyed doing woodworking projects, photography, and working on cars. One of his proudest moments in his life was becoming a naturalized US Citizen on September 30, 1988.

As a youth, he was raised in Mexico, earned 50 cents a day working in the fields and orange orchards. He cherished the freedom of being able to pursue his dreams. Education played an important role in his life and he valued it very much. He self-taught himself the english language and on his own initiative and determination, took several evening classes to better educate himself. He was a "whiz" at math.

"I consider myself a rich man whenever one of my children, grandchildren, or great granddaughter were recognized at work, school for any kind of achievements. My heart would be filled with joy, happiness, and great pride of their accomplishments." -Guadalupe P. Leal

He had always instilled to his children and grandchildren the importance of education. Three of his grandchildren have realized their dreams. Selina Ortiz-Futrell graduated from Our Lady of the Lake, San Antonio, TX Cum la de, with a degree in communications and received her masters; Anna Lisa Gonzalez graduated from the University of Texas in San Antonio, TX with a degree in Biology and Joe C. Trevino III graduated from Sam Houston University, Houston, TX majoring in Criminal Justice, Masters Degree. He was so proud of his great granddaughter, Mia Gonzalez, for having enlisted in the US Navy and serving our country.

He also took much pride in displaying to his family and friends the fruits of his labor, his homegrown oranges, grapefruits, and lemons. He also cherished his beloved family dog, Lobo, of 14 years.

Our father will be dearly missed and will remain in our hearts always.

Visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 8:30 AM with Funeral Service to follow at 10:00 AM. Burial will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery immediately following service. A livestream will be available on the Memory Gardens Facebook page.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers: Guadalupe Leal, Jr., Ruben Ortiz, Joe Cruz Trevino, III, Ricardo Cruz Leal, Eduardo Trevino and Rogelio Elizondo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kelsey Memorial united Methodist Church, 1610 Comanche, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemoryGardensFuneralHome.com for the LEAL family.