Ruben Leal, 34, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on November 3, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. Ruben loved spending time with his nieces and nephews, dancing, and listening to music. He will be greatly missed by all his family. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Estanislado and Antonia Limon; and paternal grandparents Raul and Hortencia Leal. Ruben is survived by his parents, Carmen R. Leal and Bertha Limon Leal; his brothers Carmen (Rosa G.) Leal Jr. and Rene (Erica Y.) Leal; nephews: Erik Carmen and Brandon Rey Leal; nieces: Karina Beatrice, Laila Renee, and Leslie Estrella Leal; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. We would like to especially thank the staff at U.S. Renal Care from San Benito. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, with a holy rosary at 7:00 pm, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in La Paloma, Texas. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers are: Erik Carmen Leal, Brandon Rey Leal, Martin Sanchez, Jr., Martin Montemayor, Jr., Guillermo Leal, and George Trevino. Serving as honorary pallbearers are: Karina Beatrice Leal, Laila Renee Leal, and Leslie Estrella Leal. You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Ruben Leal at: www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.