Abraham is survived by his children, Kim De Leon, of Orange Beach, Alabama, Abraham Anthony De Leon of Leesburg, Georgia, Michelle De Leon of Stockton, California; his siblings, Antonia Castro, Chalo De Leon, Amelia Cox, Jackie De Leon, Connie De Leon. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances De Leon, his daughter, Madaline Garcia, his parents, Joe and Eloisa De Leon, and his siblings, Lucy Escalante, Mary Villanueva, Bonnie De Leon, Toby De Leon, Leacha Alexander, and Alex De Leon.
Abraham was born on June 28, 1934 in Midland, Texas to Joe and Eloisa De Leon. He attended Manteca High School and served in the United States Air Force. He married Frances Correa in 1958 and they remained lifetime residents of Stockton, California. Over time, the couple welcomed four children. They remember him as a kind and gentle father.
A funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15th at the Cathedral of the Annunciation at 11:00 am with military interment to follow where he will be buried alongside his wife at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery. Father Larry Guerrero will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Abraham’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the charity of your choice.
