Emma Leal

Tamez

Emma Leal Tamez passed away on November 8th, 2020 in Harlingen at Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on October 1st, 1927 in Las Violetas to Emilia Turner and Julian Leal.

Emma was a proud member of the Catholic War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary, a longtime member of the Queen of Peace Church, and served the Harlingen Independent School district for over forty years.  She graduated from La Feria High School and was a proud Lion alum.

Emma Leal Tamez is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Tamez and son Ray Tamez Jr., Siblings, Julian Leal, Guadalupe Turner, Consuelo Almanza, Maria Gonzalez, Amelia Gonzalez, Aurora Leal, Alicia Rocha, Julian Leal, Alfredo Leal, Enrique Leal, and Luis Leal.

She is survived by her loving children, Roel Daniel Tamez of Harlingen, Elizbia Aniela Tamez and Rene  David Tamez (Mari) both of Austin, TX,  her grandchildren, Sara, Jack, Timothy, and Emily; great grandchildren, Megan, Emilia, and Scarlett; sister, Beatriz Tamez; and numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, November 12th, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening.

Chapel Service of Christian burial was held on Friday, November 13th, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home with Fr. Horacio Chavarria as celebrant. Interment followed to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, La Feria.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Rene Tamez, Roel Tamez, Tim Tamez and Beto Hinojosa.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550.

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