OBIT-Leonel Barreiro

MISSION – Leonel Barreiro, 65, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Amara Hospice in Edinburg. He was born in McAllen on April 21, 1950.

He is survived by his wife, Leonor Barreiro; his daughter, Marissa Gallardo, Mission; his brothers and sisters, Arnoldo Barreiro from Illinois, Eliecer Barreiro, Javier Barreiro both from McAllen, Olga Ramirez from Donna, Juanita Barrera from McAllen, Estela Makrancy from Florida, and Margot Barreiro from Mission; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tirso Barreiro and Trinidad Quintanilla; and four brothers, Ruben, Rene, Rogelio and Vladimir Barreiro.

Funeral Mass was held Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Our Lady of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Mission. Cremation followed.