Librado "Lee" Pena

Librado was born March 21, 1926 in Pleasanton, TX to Manuel Peña and Mauricia Hernandez. Lee was an old-time mechanic extraordinaire and was the owner of Lee’s Garage. He was an avid fisherman and weather permitting, could be found at the old Port Lavaca Causeway fishing pier before it was destroyed. He was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by parents; 10 siblings; and sons, Librado Peña, Jr. and Ricardo (Ricky) Peña.

He is survived by his children, Benito Peña (Lydia) of Port Lavaca, Mary Talamantez (Joe) of Pleasanton, Andrea Hernandez (Alex) of Port Lavaca, Manuel Peña (Rita) of San Antonio, Alice Morales (Mario) of Port Lavaca, Frances Lopez (Jose) of Port Lavaca, JoAnn Tatom (Travis) of Port Lavaca, Patrick Pena of Port Lavaca; 23 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, February 26, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. with a rosary to begin at 7 p.m. at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Port Lavaca Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church Capital Campaign.

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