Leeroy Pena, age 51, passed away July 5, 2020. He was born on January 9, 1969 in Hockley County, Texas to Felipe Pena Jr. and Josephine Candy Martinez. Leeroy was known for being the “Tamale King” of Corpus Christi, Texas. He enjoyed the beach, fishing, barbequing and spending time with his family. Leeroy also enjoyed going to church. He was a lifelong Dallas Cowboy and San Antonio Spurs fan.
Leeroy is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Shawanna and Debbie April.
Leeroy is survived by his fiancé, Stephanie Torres, children, Tiffanie Torres, Taylor Torres, Izzy Torres, Tatiana Torres, Noelle Nunez and Anthony Arellano Pena, 3 grandchildren, Leo, Anessa and Ezmile Nunez, sister, Matilda Pena, nephew, Marcus Beeson, nieces, Monica Beeson, Marina Beeson and Marissa Pena, great nephews and nieces, DeJourdan Beeson, Zaylan Beeson and Chasitty Hernandez.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Corpus Christi Funeral Home, a prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Corpus Christi Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Due to COVID limitations, the services will be limited to 75 people. A live stream of the services will be available for friends and family to view from their home. Masks are required.