Sigifredo E. De León, Sr. passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at the age of 85, surrounded by his family. He was born in Panna Maria, Texas, on May 30, 1936, to Antonio Sr. and Herlinda De León. He is preceded in death by both his parents, siblings, and a son. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 51 years, Sara Colunga De León, his children Yolanda Garza, Norma Salinas, Victor De León, Doris Tijerina, Sigifredo De León Jr, Sara Crisela De León, and Samuel De León.
He is also survived by his children-in-law that he loved as his own, Jesse Garza, Mario Salinas Sr, Melissa De León, Jose Tijerina Sr, Virginia De León and Yazmin De León.
His grandchildren Yvonne (Roman) Lopez, Mario (Yolanda) Salinas Jr, Jessica (Joe) Vierra, Christopher (Stephanie) Salinas, Joe (Gabriela) Tijerina Jr, Victor Cody De León, Jeremy (Bianca) Tijerina, Ryan De León, Martin Sanchez and Tristan Tezcucano.
His great-grandchildren Krista Lopez, Aidan Vierra, Blake Vierra, Calix Vierra, Mario Salinas III, Madelyn Vierra, Mason Galvan Salinas, Logan Salinas, Lionel Salinas & Alexandria Tijerina.
Our Dad (Big Daddy’O) was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on February 8, 1969 and made serving Jehovah his life. He enjoyed talking to others about Jehovah and the promise of everlasting life on a paradise earth. His daily routine included Bible reading which further strengthened his love for his God Jehovah. He was very generous with his fatherly advice which was guided by Bible principles.
Dancing was one of his greatest hobbies (if those Stacy Adams could talk)! When he was not on the dance floor, he enjoyed camping with his family at Garner State Park (where there was always room for more dancing). Fishing was also a passion of Dad’s along with barbecuing for friends. He was known for his big, contagious smile, always telling jokes, and upbeat personality even when sick.
Our Dad will be dearly missed but we know that soon he will greet us as a healthy, energetic (maybe 6’4” as he always dreamed of being) person ready to pick up where he left off. (John 5:28, 29 ‘Do not be amazed at this, the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out…‘)
We will always love our Big Daddy’O.
Our family would like to express our gratitude to Ester Guel, Iris Cantu, Catalina Soto and the many others who helped us care for our father. Your care, kindness and generosity will always be remembered.
Visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 12:30 PM with funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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