Manuel graduated from high school in 1960 and went on to obtain a teaching degree from La Normal Superior de Saltillo. He worked as a Spanish and Literature teacher for various schools during his career in Education. He worked for Ethicon for 25 years and retired in 2015. Manuel married the love of his life, Gloria Cortez on December 27, 1968. Manuel and Gloria shared 54 beautiful years together until her passing in March of this year.
Manuel was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His witty sense of humor is something that will never be forgotten. Manuel enjoyed helping others and had a deep love for his family. He was also a proud member of Kairos Christian Center.
Manuel is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gloria Leos; his parents, Manuel and Elida Leos, and his sister, Ruth Leos.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Hector Leos and wife Juanita, Gloria Leos Robledo and husband Carlos, Flor Leos, and Ivanna Leos Rocha and husband Joe; grandchildren, Joanna Leos Ornelas and husband Jonathan, Annabella Leos, Karla Robledo, Carlos Robledo, Christian Robledo, Manuel Robledo, Julian Madero, Pablo Madero, Sol Madero, Samantha Rocha Chitsey and husband Colton, Sasha Rocha, and Seth Rocha; and one great-grandchild, Andre Chavez. Manuel also leaves behind his sisters, Maria de los Angeles Leos, Alma Leos, Betty Stewart and Eunice Prock.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, December 8th, 2023 from 5-8 pm. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at 10 am in Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to thank Dr. Chinn, Dr. Hobbs, Dr. Cheraku, Dr. Studt, the staff at Shannon Medical Center, Enhabit Home Health, Hospice of San Angelo, and Illianna Cabrera with Johnson’s Funeral Home for the loving care shown to Manuel and the family.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Leos family.
