Beatrice (Bea) Leal , age 72, passed away on Monday, June 24th , 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Harlingen, Texas on December 10, 1951 to her parents Efrain Cristobal Benavides and Helen Ruth Garcia Benavides.
Bea was a loving wife, mother, grandmother , great grandmother and friend to many. She will leave a void that will never be filled. She had a loving personality and was a friend to many. She also had a contagious laugh and she was such a joy to be around. Her family was her pride and joy and helping raise her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her such satisfaction.
Bea married the love of her life Amaro Leal and had lived in Harlingen , Texas where she raised her family. They eventually moved to Houston, Texas where she resided up until her passing. Bea had been employed at JTB services where she eventually retired after 20+ years.
Bea is survived by her loving husband Amaro Leal Sr, sons Armando ( Melissa) Leal, Amaro (Heather) Leal and daughter Jessica Diaz. She Is also survived by her daughter in law Mary (Jose) Guzman, sisters, Mary Ruby Nunez, Petra Bejarano, Martha (Ted) Flores, Anita (Rolando) Martinez, Veronica (Robert) Cena; brothers, Abe (Lydia) Benavides, Max (Ruth) Benavides, Roy Benavides, Efrain (Belinda) Benavides , Ralph (Trina) Benavides, and Benjamin (Isabel) Benavides. She was also survived by her four grandchildren Jacob Leal, Beverly Leal, Maranda Leal, Gregory (Meredith) Story, and Isabella Leal; and four great grandchildren, Zaydah Guzman, Josiah Leal, Leovonni Silverand, Dalilah Silverand.
She was preceded in death by her son Guadalupe (Lupe) Leal and her granddaughter Frances Leal.
Visitation for Bea will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm at Advantage Funeral Home, 7010 Chetwood Dr. Houston, Texas 77081. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Advantage Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Services will follow at South Park Cemetery, 1310 N. Main St. Pearland, Tx 77581.
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