Juan Eleno Leal

Juan Eleno Leal entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

He was affectionately known as just Eleno. He had a deep passion for traveling, his family and close friends. He would hold conversations with anyone he had just met, as if they were friends for a long time. Always greeted you with a smile and if you were a very close friend, a very colorful greeting. He was sassy but never boring, always willing to help and always waved to you as he drove away. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cirilo (Lilo) Leal and Eudelia Guerra Leal. His brothers Alfredo (Wicho) Luis Reyna and Cirilo Leal Jr. His nephews, Tomas Joseph Blair and Jesus (Juno) Maria Lopez III and George Reyna.

He leaves behind his wife, Ofelia Baltazar-Bravo Leal, brothers and sisters: Amador (Lisby) Reyna, WIllie (Phong) Reyna, Lela (Willie) Talamantes, Edna (Robert) Falany, Agustina Mae Leal and Jose Lorenzo (Stacy) Leal. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and Aunt Lupita Guerra. 

The every day phone calls will be missed, the adventures and many conversations will not be forgotten.

"Shift those gears, keep the hammer down, and sound those Jakes' as loud as you can as you pull up to those Pearly Gates old man!

Rest in Eternal Peace...We Love You!"

In celebration of Eleno's life, family and friends will gather to honor his memory on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 2 PM to 5 PM. Liturgy of the Word and Rosary will be celebrated at 3:30 PM. 

Funeral services will conclude at the end of the visitation and a private cremation will take place at a later date. 

Arrangements have been placed under the care and direction of Hillside Funerals and Cremations; 310 W. Hillside Rd.; Laredo, TX, 78041; 956-724-6060.