Leonides Muñoz

Leo attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Saint Joseph Academy, Brownsville, Texas in 1966. While at Saint Joseph's he excelled in football and basketball. He married his high school sweetheart, Janie Sosa in 1966. This past November, they celebrated 57 years of marriage. They have been the true example of a good, Christian marriage, and Leo's family has always been his pride and joy.

He is preceded in death by: his parents, Antonio and Isabel Muñoz; in-laws, John Sr. and Dora Sosa; daughter, Dora Elizabeth Muñoz; great granddaughter Avery Huschka; and brothers, Jose Antonio Muñoz and Jesus Muñoz.

He is survived by his wife Janie Sosa Muñoz; sons, Leo Muñoz (Kim) and John Anthony Muñoz (Becky); grandchildren, Nicole Huschka (Stephen), Garret Muñoz (Ana), Mia, Ali, and Isa Muñoz; great granddaughters, Mia G. and Emersyn Munoz; sisters, Rosario Valero and Carmen Cisneros (Mauro). He is also survived by his loving extended family, Renee (Chance), Aspen, Dylan, and Colt McGrath; Taylor Walker and Sawyer Sedbrook; as well as sister in laws, Lupita Muñoz, Magdalena Muñoz, Margaret Castro, Mary Helen Sosa, and Romanita Sosa. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.

Pallbearers at the funeral are Frank Sosa, Gerardo Castro, Tomas Rodriguez, Mauro Cisneros Jr., Garret Munoz, and Joe Alvarado.

Honorary Pallbearers are: his brothers-in-law, Frank Sosa, John Sosa Jr., Mauro Cisneros, Sabino Garcia, and Gerardo Castro; his dear friends, Richard Garza and Joel Rosas; and the entire Saint Joseph Academy Class of 1966.

Leo retired from Wells Fargo Financial after 30 years of service. During that time, he received several awards and was recognized for his many achievements and contributions to the company. He was always known as a man of integrity and for his exemplary work ethics. Leo managed branches in Brownsville, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio.

Leo was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, and he was honored to be a fourth-degree knight.

Leo was a devout Catholic, living his faith daily. He set an example to all who knew him. Nothing made him happier than to have a house full of family and friends. He played any game his grandchildren asked him to play, and as they knew very well, “Papa can never say 'no' to us.” He loved to travel, and he and Janie did quite a bit of it. He especially loved hiking in the Grand Teton Mountains in Wyoming, experiencing Disney World, and the Disney cruise with his grandchildren brought so much joy to him. His life was truly blessed, and he was a blessing to everyone in his life who are tasked with carrying on his legacy.

In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the Muñoz family requests you consider contributing to The Dora Elizabeth Muñoz Memorial Scholarship at St. Mary’s University. Contributions can be made online at: www.https://alumni.stmarytx.edu/support/give-now/. On the webpage, when asked where to contribute your donation, please select “Other” and use the “Custom” field to type in The Dora E. Munoz-KPMG Scholarship for Accounting Majors.

A visitation for Leonides will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Sunset North Funeral Home, 910 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232 with a rosary & vigil at 6:00 PM. A funeral mass will occur Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 20523 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258.