Leonard J. was a faithful son, brother, fiancé, father, cousin, friend and active community member. He loved being around family and friends and had a passion for helping others. His faith in God and his devotion to the Blessed Mother were visible in his actions. Leonard J. was always willing and ready to help a family member or a friend in need. His presence and his ability to bring out the best in people was like a ray of sunshine that could be felt as well as seen. He was kind and welcoming to every person he encountered. His banter and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Leonard J. was dedicated to his parents and cared for them lovingly and tirelessly. He loved his sister Mary Catherine unconditionally. Leonard J. was also a devoted fiancé to Jessica Sanchez and a loving father to her children Jazlyn (Princess) and Jaden (Buddy). He treasured his cousins who revered him as a brother and his relationship with his friends was steadfast and true.
Leonard J. was the owner of Valley Comfort Systems and serviced his clients like family. Ramiro Rodriguez was his right-hand man and like a brother to him.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home, La Feria. Recitation of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:30 PM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 28, at ten o’clock in the morning at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in La Feria, with Father Joe Villalón as celebrant. Committal services will then follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Zimmerer, Michael Zimmerer, Louis Zimmerer, Isaac Vela, Ramiro Rodriguez, Oren Treviño, Alfonso Garza, and Hugo Garcia. Honorary Pallbearers include Eutiquio Vela IV, Rene Martinez, Ezequiel Garcia, Rolando Villalón and Aaron Villalón. We love you and we will miss you, Primo.
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