Rudolfo "Rudy" M. De Leon

Rudolfo “Rudy” Morales De Leon, age 74, of Hondo, Texas, peacefully passed away at home on November 13, 2025. Rudy was born in Hondo, Texas on January 31, 1951, to Leonora and Benito De Leon.

Rudy is preceded in death by his parents: Benito and Leonora M. De Leon; siblings: Guadalupe Torres, Joe De Leon, Luis De Leon, Violanda Barrientes, and Robert De Leon; and numerous aunts and uncles

Rudy is survived by his beloved wife: Emily De Leon; sons: Roland De Leon (Monica), and Steven De Leon (Maria); daughter: Kim De Leon; sisters: Juanita Soto, and Anita Sagreto; 7 grandchildren: Isaac De Leon, Vanessa Martinez, Raven De Leon, Brittany De Leon, Dylan De Leon, Jeremiah Tapia, and Leanna Campos; and 5 great-grandchildren: Kaylie De Leon, Khloe De Leon, Zayn Barrera, Bonnie Mumme, and Logan Mumme.

A visitation will be held at Hondo Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Mass will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at St. John’s Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m., and will conclude with interment at Hondo Cemetery.

Services are under the Direction of Hondo Funeral Home.