Leola Catherine Menchaca

1924 ∼ 2020

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Leola Catherine Menchaca, 96, of Nederland, Texas passed away June 15, 2020. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on April 8, 1924 to the late Narciso Castro and Inez Reschmann Castro. Leola was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland.

Those left to cherish Leola’s memory are her daughters, Madeline Davalos (Louis) of Port Arthur and Dianne Stapleton (Harry) of Nederland; her son, Richard E. Menchaca (Susan) of Port Neches; her grandchildren, Darren Davalos (Lourdes), Jason Davalos (Ana), Aaron Davalos (Jill), Ryan Menchaca (Marleis), Janna Gussman, Chris Gussman (Candace), Kandi Ellis (Charles), Harry Stapleton IV (Andy), David Stapleton, and Emily Verdine (Chris); 23 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Richard Menchaca; her daughter-in-law Darla Menchaca; her grandson James Gussman; her granddaughters Shana Menchaca and Cynthia Davalos; and her great-grandson Ethan Verdine.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary being recited at 1:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., Rev. John Hughes celebrant and co-celebrant Deacon John Jannise. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.

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Cathleen Martinez Edger June 17, 2020

Leola was a treasure of a friend to my mom and me. Lee and Dick and Joe and Kay were always having fun together. They loved to go out dancing and then follow it up with a card game and breakfast. They really knew how to enjoy themselves. Now they can all dance and party together in heaven. Her love of family and friends was always evident. I'll miss her laughter and smiles. She was a big comfort for me when my folks passed away. I'll always be grateful for her kindness. God bless and rest in peace, Leola.

Juanita Charrin June 17, 2020

Madeline, Richard Earl and Diane. I was so sad to hear about the passing of your Mother. I have so many beautiful memories of your Mother and Dad from my childhood to the recent telephone visits I shared with your Mother. While there are so many memories, the one I cherish the most is when your Mother would make tamales and all the family would get together to eat them. When I told the girls about your Mother, the first thing they are said was that they remember your Mother always being happy and having a smile on her face. While Jack and I are not able to attend the funeral, we know the sadness you and your families are feeling now and want all of you to know that you are in our daily thoughts and prayers. Love, Juanita and Jack Charrin

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location_on Melancon's Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H, Nederland, 77627

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schedule Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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