Leonardo Reynaldo

Longoria

Leonardo Reynaldo Longoria, aka  "Peca" , was called to return home with the Lord.  On April 25, 2018 as he took his last breath on earth, he took his first breath in heaven.  His family is proud of his heroic battle with prostate cancer, as it was a true testament to the kind of fighter he was.  As his children were by his side, they were reminded of his exceptional loyalty to being a soldier … of the Lord and of the military.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Hilda Rosales Longoria, his parents Jesus and Rita Longoria, his brother Leo Longoria and a sister, Olga Longoria-Alaniz.

His legacy will be carried on by his proud children:  Son Ray Longoria ( Chrys ) and  daughter Debbie Longoria-Lindsey ( Mike), 5 grandchildren – Camryn , Reagan , Landon Longoria and Logan and Kristen Lindsey.  He will be truly missed by his surviving sisters Gloria Longoria-Mc Carver and Fannie Longoria Cortez, numerous nephews and nieces.

Reynaldo served in the United States Army and participated in the Korean War.  He was a faithful volunteer with the American Legion Post  205  for many years.  He retired from the International Boundary and Water Commission.

When he wasn't working, he was busy playing or watching sports (primarily baseball), trying his hand at cards ( he was quite a lucky gambler ) and fishing ( always talking about the "one that got away").  As his friends will tell you, he never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with just the start of his contagious smile and laughter.  He was definitely the Joker of the group and loved to play jokes on unsuspecting victims.

Visitation will be held on Sunday April 29, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with rosary services at 7 pm at Trinity Funeral Chapel.

Funeral mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 10:00 am at Queen of Peace Catholic Church and interment to follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in La Feria, Texas.

Pallbearers will be his nephews and nieces and a close friend:  Rene Joe Alaniz, David Alaniz, Eloy Cortez, Edna Cortez, Annie Longoria- Salinas and Mr. Lupe Ortiz.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550 (956)364-2444.