Lorenzo "Zo" Eliseo DeLeon
October 11, 2005 ~ February 17, 2022
Lorenzo Eliseo "Zo" DeLeon, of Lindale, Texas, left this world unexpectedly on Thursday, the 17th day of February 2022, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was just sixteen years of age when the Lord called him home. Lorenzo's parents, Eliazar DeLeon, Jr. and Leslie Lara welcomed him into the world on Tuesday, the 11th day of October 2005, in Palestine, Texas.
Lorenzo was born into a loving family with several brothers and sisters. "Zo" as his many friends called him, was a sophomore at Lindale High School. Lorenzo had a humorous personality and a loving heart with a sweet spirit. He was always very respectful of those around him and naturally put others first, always thinking of himself last. When Lorenzo was younger, he was very active participating in little league baseball, basketball, and football. He loved to sing, and play video games with his family and friends, especially Fortnite and Basketball. Lorenzo looked forward to the future and dreamed of one day going on his dream vacation to Bora Bora.
Lorenzo is survived by his beloved family including his father, Eliazar DeLeon and step-mother, Bethany DeLeon, of Lindale; mother, Leslie Hernandez and step-father, Cruz Hernandez, Jr., of Palestine; paternal grandparents, Eleazar and Carmen DeLeon, and step-grandmother, Susan Lea; maternal grandparents, Louis Lara, Blanche Lara and step-grandfather, Kenneth Smith; sisters, Brittany Torres and husband Esteban Torres, Anna DeLeon, Leslie DeLeon and boyfriend Humberto Gutierrez, and Meilani DeLeon; brothers, Aaron Hernandez, Christopher Hernandez, Mason Reyes, Sebastian Hernandez, and Alex Hernandez; nieces and nephews, Aivery DeLeon, Emilyn Torres, Ethan Torres, Eric Torres, and Penelope Gutierrez. Lorenzo also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a multitude of friends.
Friends are invited to visit with the family and share memories of Lorenzo from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening on Tuesday, the 22nd day of February 2022 at Rhone Funeral Home.
A funeral service to celebrate Lorenzo's life is to be conducted at eleven o'clock in the morning, on Wednesday, the 23rd day of February 2022 at First Baptist Church in Palestine, Texas. Bro. Dan Tice will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in Land of Memory Cemetery.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Eliazar DeLeon, Jr., Carson Forster, Trevor Folley, Esteban Torres, Humberto Gutierrez, Daniel Yniguez, Jr., and Rudy Lara. Honorary pallbearers will be Eleazar DeLeon, Aiden Rodriguez and Chase Cubine.
Funeral services for Lorenzo Eliseo DeLeon are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Im sorry for your loss. He was loved by all and a great friend to everyone. And he will be missed
I had the greatest privilege of knowing this sweet boy. He wasnt like everyone else. He had a joyful spirit about himself, one that was contagious. He spread love everywhere he went. He was selfless. Never ever did I hear him talk about himself. He always checked on other people. He was the sweetest kid I have ever met. If you knew him, you knew how special his character was. When he saw one of his friends down, he would make sure they were okay. He lit up every room he walked in. He was the kind of person everyone needed in their lives. RIP Zo
Our sincere condolences to you , Mr. Deleon and your family, on the loss of your son. Our many prayers and love are with you in this difficult time. My sister and her family thought a lot of Zo and what a polite young man. May God wrap you all in His loving arms where you will find comfort and peace. God Bless.
Darnell Grimsley, (Jonell Montgomery), Lindale,Texas
If I had one word to describe Lorenzo it would be light everything about him was easy.
Having him over was never something to question because he was light. He didnt ask for anything and was thankful and appreciative for everything we did/didnt do or had. Lorenzo helped out without being asked wether it was cleaning up or helping with one of the kids. He was the type of kid you wanted your kids to hang out with because he had a light that reflected onto others. He made it easy to smile, relax and enjoy the moment. So many memories but not near enough. We will continue to remember him.
I thank my God every time I remember you.
Philippians 1:3
We love yall and will continue to pray for peace and comfort for the days to come.
Love,
The Smiths
(Brent, Cassidy, Ben, Callen and Bowen)