Leonard Gomez Tijerina

Quiet, reserved and logical are trademark qualities that friends and family might use to describe Leonard Gomez Tijerina. Leonard was an intuitive person. He was the type of person who could comfortably get lost in his thoughts, someone who had tremendous problem solving abilities. Always conscientious and focused on details, Leonard was a person who loved to imagine the possibilities of life.

He was the son of Demetrio & Fidelia Tijerina. He was raised in Victoria, Texas. Leonard did not have to surround himself with people to be content. He was the type of person who enjoyed being alone rather than be part of a large crowd. He could be content for hours in some activity or be lost in his own imagination.

Leonard was adaptable and had good listening skills which he would use to his advantage when it came to family life. He grew up with eight siblings. Sebera Trevino (Cheve), who preceded him in rest, Regina Tijerina, Demetrio Tijerina Jr., Mary Flores, Joe Tijerina, Mamie Estrada, Jesse Tijerina, & Rosa Hinajosa. He rarely shied away from family discussions. He would debate with his siblings but if it turned into an argument, Leonard would often turn it into an agreement. In general, the family got along well and shared many memorable experiences.

Leonard was a hard worker and a good provider who loved his family even though he wasn’t very demonstrative. Leonard was blessed with six children, Victor Tijerina (entered into rest), Leonard Tijerina Jr, (Lenny), Jennifer Sandoval (Gina), Ray Tijerina, Terrance Lape III, & Christina Lopez. They were also blessed with 10 grandchildren, Leonard Tijerina III (entered into rest), Corrina Benavides, Monica Tijerina, Desiree Tijerina, Joseph Tijerina, April Tijerina, Isaac Sandoval, Michael Lopez, Ethan Lopez, & Ivan Lopez. Leonard's sense of fun was often unleashed in his puns and witty, intelligent quips. It delighted him when the children and grandchildren would banter back and forth with him in this brainy exchange of mind contests. The children always knew how much Leonard loved them.

Leonard Gomez Tijerina passed away on December 31, 2016 at Houston Northwest Hospital, Houston TX. He fought a brave battle with renal failure, CHF, & COPD. He is survived by his wife Ruby; siblings Regina Tijerina, Demetrio Tijerina Jr., Mary Flores, Joe Tijerina, Mamie Estrada, Jesse Tijerina, & Rosa Hinajosa; children Leonard Tijerina Jr, (Lenny), Jennifer Sandoval (Gina), Ray Tijerina, Terrance Lape III, & Christina Lopez; and grandchildren Corrina Benavides, Monica Tijerina, Desiree Tijerina, Joseph Tijerina, April Tijerina, Isaac Sandoval, Michael Lopez, Ethan Lopez, & Ivan Lopez. Services were held at Calvary Hill Funeral Home.

Those who knew and loved Leonard will miss his quiet gentleness, his curiosity and his ability to often turn work situations into fun experiences. He leaves all those who knew him with many wonderful memories.