John Joe Leal, age 61, passed away, November 25, 2020. He was born on May 20, 1959 to Tony Leal and Emma Earnhart in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. John was employed by Hlavinka Equipment Company. John was a loving father, brother, and uncle.
John enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved singing karaoke.
John is preceded in death by his mother Emma Botello. His sisters Maryanne Botello and Mary Briones. His brothers Antonio Botello Jr. and Roland Botello.
John is survived by his daughters Jessica Olivares, Debra Leal, and Lauren Leal. His brothers Robert Botello and Leo Botello, and his sister Herminia Leal, his nieces and nephews, and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2020, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. that same evening at Corpus Christi Funeral Home.
Due to COVID limitations, the services will be limited to 75 people. Masks are required.