Rosalio "Leo" Porras

1947 ∼ 2016

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Rosalio "Leo" Porras March 17, 1947 - October 3, 2016

Rosalio “Leo” Porras, 69, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas.

He was born on March 17, 1947 to Maria Ignacia Porras and Regules Porras in Mercedes, Texas. Leo graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1965. He served in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Ranger and USS Saratoga during the Vietnam War. Leo retired from Gulf-Chevron with 35 years in maintenance. Leo enjoyed jogging, martial arts and most of all Leo loved dancing and going on cruises with his soul mate, the love of his life, his wife. Their favorite song was “At Last” by Etta James. Leo was an active member of American Legion Post #493 and Fraternal Order of Eagles #3743.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Lydia Sullivan and his daughter, Tonya Lynn Porras.

Leo is survived by his beloved wife, Olivia Rita Porras, his children, son, Ross Porras, daughter, Robin Porras Swain, step-son, Roland Garcia, step-daughter, Tina Moreau, step-son, Joe A. Garcia II, godchild, Cassandra, grandchildren and great grandchildren,

His sisters, Marcie, Mary, Elida, Lucy, Tish, Erlinda, Laurie and his brothers, Ubaldo, Robert and Ruben.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a rosary to be prayed at 6:00 PM in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson.

Memorial service to honor Leo’s life will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 6, 2016 with full military honors at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. Arrangements for cremation are entrusted to Clayton Thompson. His cremains will be entombed at Houston National Cemetery at a later date.

Condolences

Teri Fernandez October 15, 2016

Leo you will be so missed. What a wonderful person. Your love for Rita and hers for you was like a story book. I will miss our morning coffee, the laughing till Rita and I cried, you rolling your eyes at us thinking I'm sure that we were being very silly. I will miss you Crazy Girl

Jimmie Nixdorf October 9, 2016

Leo was a great guy, and I am forever honored to have known him. I met him while studying martial arts and was not only impressed with his skill and professionalism, but he had a friendly personality as well that I admired. He will be greatly missed, and I am keeping his friends and family in thoughts and prayers. RIP, Leo!

Joey Gilbert October 5, 2016

I miss you Leo you was the Dad that I needed in my life growing up. Love you so now you can rest in peace.

Evelyn Thompson Hays October 5, 2016

I first met Leo 50+ years ago (jr. High schoolh when I was friends with Lydia . Then I had a few classes with Leo in high school. It was a zoo to go to their house. Their mother always welcomed one more kid. Sweet family and full of love and kindness.

Kayla Maraist October 4, 2016

The world has lost a Great Man !! Heaven has gained a beautiful angel!!Tears fall as I type and sit With Your grandson Sabian ,He finds comfort in knowing you are no longer in pain and that you are with His Mother. Prayers for the whole family. You will forever be missed! Fly High !