Bertha T. Leal

June 15, 2018

Bertha Treviño Leal was born on December 22nd 1931 in Villa Méndez, Tamaulipas, Mexico. It was there where she enjoyed her childhood on the family ranch, “El Paredón”, surrounded by a large family which included her two sisters and six brothers. Eventually, Bertha’s family relocated to Reynosa, Tamaulipas, where she met her future husband, Mario Gonzalez Leal. Shortly after they were married, Bertha and Mario moved to the United States where they welcomed two sons, Jesús Salvador Leal and Mario Alberto Leal. The Leal family spent their first six years in the United States living in La Joya, Texas. The family later settled in McAllen, Texas, where Bertha happily spent the rest of her life as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Although she was primarily a homemaker, later in life when her children were grown she took up cosmetic sales. Despite her usually reserved disposition, she excelled in these endeavors, showcasing her entrepreneurial skills. Throughout her life, she had a great passion and talent for gardening. She especially loved gardenias, roses, and hibiscus. Along with this, Bertha was an excellent cook and took great pride in preparing meals for her family. To share her cooking with others brought her immense joy. Above all, her grandchildren were her greatest love. It is that love that will always be carried in the hearts of her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mario G. Leal, her parents, Manuel Treviño Saldívar and Lázara Salinas (Ortiz) de Treviño, her sister Alba Anadelia Treviño Tijerina, her sister-in-law, Carmen (Vielma) Treviño, two brothers-in-law, Cesar Humberto Leal and Abelardo Tijerina, as well as all of her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law on the Leal side of the family. She is survived by her children, Jesús S. Leal and wife Marissa (Abrego) Leal of McAllen, and Mario A. Leal and wife Edna Crystal (Tamez) Leal of Edinburg, her grandchildren, Laura Lizette Leal, Veronica Annette Leal, Mario Joel Leal, Alejandra Crystal Leal, and Gabriella Crystal Leal, her siblings, Alfredo Treviño, Arnoldo Treviño and wife Aurora, Minerva Treviño Leal, Friaco Treviño, Idelio Treviño and wife Francisca, Osbaldo Treviño and wife Antonia, Manuel Treviño and wife Miriam, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 18, 2018, from 6-8 pm with a rosary starting at 7 pm at Kreidler Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 10am at Our Lady of Sorrows with burial to follow at Roselawn Cemetery.