Leonel Munoz

La Victoria - Los Ebanos- Leonel Munoz., age 66, was born on Nov 16, 1957 in Mission TX, to Paulino and Celia Munoz of Los Ebanos, TX. He passed away Nov 18, 2023 at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen. He is preceded in death by his Parents Paulino Munoz Sr, Celia Cantu Munoz as well as seven siblings; Sergio, Paulino, Jorge, Gerardo, Domingo, Alejandro, Maria Magdalena Munoz. He is survived by his caring and devoted wife Yolanda Munoz; his eight children; Leonel Alejandro, Denise Lynett (Angelo) Eric Lee, Leonel Domingo (Andrea, Lisa M, Linda (Fernando), Yvonne (Joe), Melinda Munoz; his two brothers Ruben D, and Armando Munoz and one sister Rosaura Munoz; also surviving him are 12 grandchildren and one great grandson. Leonel worked at Varmecan industries for 20 years reaching Forman status before retiring. He would operate heavy equipment such bulldozers and cranes. He traveled to Terlingua where he would work certain times out of the year to assist in projects. As a young man Leonel was a star football player who loved to dance, working out, work on cars and train animals. He was a handy man who loved classic muscle cars and trucks. Dancing was one of his favorite past times as he would dance weekends in La Lomita with his wife. We loved westerns and sifi movies. Leonel was a part time body builder who enjoyed lifting weights and running. He enjoyed cooking and sharing with others. He loved all his family, all of his children and always had a smile on his face. Leonel died at Rio Grande Regional Hospital on Nov 18, 2023. Services will be held Friday November 24, 2023 in Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City.Viewing will be held Saturday at Holy Family church in La Grulla at 10 am. Burial will be held in Ruben Solis Cemetery in La Grulla, November 25, 2023.

 LA VICTORIA / RIO GRANDE CITY ~ LEONEL MUNOZ, 66, DIED SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2023 AT RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN MCALLEN, TX. SANCHEZ FUNERAL HOME WILL BE IN CHARGE OF HIS FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.