Leonard was born on the 27th of September 1927, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Louis and Lucy Lala. He and his twin sister were the youngest of six children. He attended Austin High School and SMU. In addition, he served in the army for two years in Korea. On the 30th of December 1947, he married his high school sweetheart, Rosie Sullivan. They raised one daughter, Becky, in Houston.
As a young man, he played football and baseball in high school and college. He continued his passion for sports later in life. Leonard was an avid Astros’ fan and loved attending the University of Houston sporting events. Being a man of integrity and genuine sweetness, he always had a kind word for everyone and was a perfect example of positivity. He will be missed dearly but will always have a special place in the hearts of his friends and family.
Leonard was preceded in death by his three brothers, two sisters, and wife, Rosie. He is survived by his daughter, Becky Jordy; son-in-law, Craig Jordy; granddaughters, Shannon Jordy, Kelly Ivie; great grandsons, Tyler and Josh Ivie; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from ten o’clock until half-past ten o’clock in the morning on Tuesday, the 14th of January, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
The funeral service is to be conducted immediately following the visitation at half-past ten o’clock also in the Jasek Chapel at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, where Deacon Louis Provenzano, St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, is to officiate.
The entombment will follow, via an escorted cortege, at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston.
In lieu of customary remembrances, and for those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed toward the charity of one’s choice.
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