Native of Harlingen and raised in Matamoros, Mexico until the age of 16, came back to Harlingen where she met her love of her life, Antonio P. Leal, of 60 years until his death.
Maria was a wonderful cook and a great baker but her devotion and dedication was to her family. She was a great supporter to her husband, Antonio, who owned “Leal’s TV and Radio Repair” located on 19th St. Maria was a charter member of Kelsey United Methodist Church and was a devoted church member.
She is survived by her children: Enedelia (Roel) Bazan, Odilia (Eduardo) Trevino, Antonio (Rita) Leal, Ramiro (Debi) Leal, Richard (Nelda) Leal and Carlos (Sylvia) Leal; she also leaves behind to cherish her memories, 2 brothers; 4 sisters; 14 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Kelsey United Methodist Church at 5:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Continued visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Memory Gardens Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel.
Cryptside Service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Memory Gardens Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
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