Alberto Leal Fonseca

Alberto Leal Fonseca, 85, entered into rest on June 4, 2026, in Harlingen, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Alberto retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 years of service. He really did enjoy his career and all the people he met along the way. Alberto was known throughout the community, especially by many at all the restaurants in town. He enjoyed a good meal and enjoyed talking to all the people there. He was known throughout Harlingen. Alberto was an avid sports fan; he loved anything Texas, especially the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and visiting his grandchildren. He also enjoyed word searches, the Weather Channel, the Hallmark Channel, and the Lifetime Channel. Alberto was known as “Raisin” by his children, a term of endearment he loved dearly. He loved his family dearly and always made everyone laugh. He will always be known as a man with a big heart who was generous and kind. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him and loved him. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Florinda Leal Fonseca "Flor" of Harlingen, Texas, four children, Rolando Fonseca of West Hills, CA., Arnold Fonseca (Susan England) of Vinton, VA., Maria Madrigal (Joshua) of Winnetka, CA., and Tera Montes (Samuel) of West Hills, CA. Also surviving him are three grandchildren, Natalie Montes, Emily Montes, and Luke Madrigal. He is also survived by four siblings: Antonio “Tony” Fonseca (Irma) of San Benito, Texas, Jose “Joe” Fonseca (Lydia) of Harlingen, Simon Fonseca (Delia) of San Benito, Texas, Apolonio Fonseca, Jr., (Esmeralda) of San Benito, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his son, Alberto Fonseca, Jr.; parents, Apolonio and Eva Fonseca; one brother, Ricardo “Richard” Fonseca; and one sister, Yolanda Rodriguez. Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a rosary at 6:00 pm, at the Rudy Garza Chapel of Peace in Harlingen, Texas. The funeral will take place on Monday, June 15, 2026, departing the funeral home at 9:30 am for a Mass of Christian burial at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Father Semisi as celebrant. The burial will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park Cemetery in San Benito, Texas. Pallbearers will be Rolando Fonseca, Arnold Fonseca, Samuel Montes, Joshua Madrigal, Gilbert Armenda, and Manny Longoria. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen, Texas.

Alberto Leal Fonseca

August 3, 1940 - June 4, 2026

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