Leonel Rocha, 77, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born in Harlingen, Texas on April 29, 1945.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Andres Rocha and Dominga Villareal Rocha; twin sister, Leonor Moreno, siblings; Robert Rocha, Lydia Perez, Ramiro Rocha; and brother-in-law Henry Garcia, Juan Moreno.
Leonel is survived by siblings, Andres Rocha Jr. (Elisa Rocha), Rosemary Garcia, Irene Rocha, Gilbert Rocha (Esther Rocha); and numerous nieces and nephews.
“Coach Rocha” was an avid oldies fan and a movie fanatic. He loved to sing and volunteered every chance he could in his community. From boy-scout troop leader to being a little league coach. He received his Bachelor’s degree in teaching and began working as a coach and teacher at the elementary school in Kingsville Texas. He also went on to work at William Adams Middle School as a coach and then at San Diego Middle School, and finally at Alice High School.
Leonel Rocha will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Memory Gardens Funeral Home with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm. Services will conclude in the chapel.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemoryGardensFuneralHome.com for the Rocha family.
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