Leo De La Rosa, 82 of Texarkana, TX passed away on Thursday. June 20, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 19, 1937 in Corpus Christi, TX. Mr. De La Rosa was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, a U.S. Air Force veteran and owner of a lawn care business.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elvira De La Rosa, aunt, Katie De La Rosa,
son,Tony De La Rosa and sister and brother-in-law, Adela and Nicho Alvarez.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Kevin Manker of Adams, TN and Aundria "Sissy" and Tim Hamby of Chatsworth, GA; daughter-in-law, Shelly De La Rosa of Sikeston, MO; four sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Cheryl De La Rosa of Dierks, AR, Jay and Amanda De La Rosa of Texarkana, AR, Gary and Patty Higginbotham of Crossett, AR and Mike Higginbotham of Texarkana, AR; brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Vicka De La Rosa of Corpus Christi, TX; cousin and his wife, Mike and Mary Haney of Corpus Christi, TX; and a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Memorial mass will be 2pm Friday, June 28, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Adams officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4505 Elizabeth St, Texarkana, TX, 75503.
Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhome.com.