Julia Leal,71, of Gonzales, Texas passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Gonzales Memorial Hospital in Gonzales, Texas. Funeral Mass is under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Gonzales, Texas and will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas with Father Paul Raaz officiating. Interment will follow at Saint James Catholic Cemetery in Gonzales, Texas. A Rosary will be recited Monday, October 6, 2014 at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas. Julia was born in Gonzales, Texas on June 4, 1943. She was the daughter of Domingo and Sostenes (Galvan) Maldonado. She met the love of her life, Abel Leal at a dance. They were married on January 18, 1964 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gonzales, Texas. Julia liked doing crafts and enjoyed dancing. She enjoyed creating flower arrangements for weddings, anniversaries and Quinceañeras. She was her grandsons biggest fan and supporter. She loved caring for her family. Julia was a seamstress as well as the owner of "Traditions" for 20 years. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Julia is survived by her husband; Abel Leal, one son; Robert Leal and his wife, Sarah, 2 grandsons, Jason and Jared, of Seguin, three brothers; Mike Maldonado and his wife, Connie of Bedford, Texas, Daniel Maldonado of Gonzales, Texas, Tommy Maldonado of Gonzales, Texas, one sister; Diane Camarillo and her fiancé, Kenny Holcombe of Gonzales, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; Domingo and Sostenes Maldonado, three brothers; Margarito Maldonado, Domingo Maldonado, Jr., and William Maldonado. Readers are: Jason Leal, Jared Leal, and Roy Maldonado. Pallbearers for Mrs. Leal will be; Christian Gomez, Oscar Maldonado, Greg Maldonado, Bryan Maldonado, Michael Camarillo, and Joseph Camarillo. Honorary Pallbearers are; Jason Leal and Jared Leal. To join the family in celebrating Julia's life and to sign the online guest book, please go to: www.buffingtonfuneralhomegonzales.com