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Leonardo M. Ovalle Sr. 79, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at his residence in San Angelo, Texas. Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Emilio Sosa officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Robert Massie Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Carlos Contreras, Mario Gomez, Noe Gonzalez, Isaac Moron, Mac Ovalle and Ramon Ovalle. Leonardo was born on February 20, 1935 in Robstown, Texas to Manuel and Estefana (Mendoza) Ovalle. He married Marcelina Gomez on July 14, 1956. He was a loving friend, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Martina Gomez; four brothers, Fernando, Ysabel, Vicente, Jose Ovalle; one son, Paul Ovalle, one granddaughter, Natallie Ovalle; and one great granddaughter, Destiny Davis. Survivors include his step-daughter, Enedina Cortez of Wolfforth, Texas; daughters, Mary Lou Moron and her husband Daniel of Beeville, Texas; Lisa Tanguma and her husband Tino of San Angelo, Texas; sons, Leonardo M. Ovalle Jr. and his wife Josie of Muleshoe, Texas; Adan Ovalle of San Angelo, Texas; Samuel Ovalle of Abilene, Texas; Luis Ovalle and his wife Maricela of San Angelo, Texas; Julian Ovalle of San Angelo, Texas; and Pedro Ovalle Carlsbad, Texas; sisters, Juanita Chavez of Clovis, New Mexico; Calle Buentello and her husband Juan of Alice, Texas; Isabel Gonzalez and her husband Leonard of Lazbuddie, Texas; seventeen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to say “Thank You” to Dr. Ayass and staff, Angel’s Home Health and staff, and Gentiva Hospice and staff for their kindness and loving care.