Leonardo A. Mestas "Ponti", age 83, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was born May 9, 1934 in Tornillo, Texas. Leonardo is survived by his wife, Christine Mestas; sons: David Alfonso Mestas and John Paul Mestas; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sisters: Mary Alice Cardona, Emma Renteria and Bertha Zambrano. He was preceded in death by; brother Jose Mestas. Visitation for Leonardo will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 North Carolina Dr., with a vigil/rosary at 7:00 PM. Funeral mass will occur Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM at San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church, 503 Hunter Drive. Interment will follow to Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Avenue. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dignitymemorial.com for the Mestas "Ponti" family.
