Margarito DeLeon

    Margarito “Magoo” DeLeon, of Edna, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, at the age of 76. He was born in Edna on Sept. 20, 1940, to the late Ricardo DeLeon, Sr. and Frances Garcia DeLeon.     He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be missed dearly.     Magoo is survived by his son, LeRoy Zarate and his wife Angela of Edna; sisters, Dolly DeLeon of Edna, Vera Martinez of Edna, Mary Longoria of California, and Peggy Kreiss of Austin; brother, Richard DeLeon, Jr. of Edna; grandchildren, Jacob Zarate and Taylor Zarate; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.     In addition to his parents, Magoo is preceded in death by his sister, Frances Mosquedo; brothers, Joe DeLeon and Johnny DeLeon.     Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3  from 5-7 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held on Friday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. in the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Edna. Rev. Michael Petering will be officiating.     Pallbearers will be Joe Rodriquez, LeRoy Corte Real, Richard Steve Martinez, Raymond DeLeon, Roland DeLeon, and Marty DeLeon. Honorary Pallbearers are Jacob Zarate and Taylor Zarate.     Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.

Rate this article: 
No votes yet