(nee Moreno) Entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the age of 91. Beloved mother of Carlos DeLeon, Barbara Cruz, Mary Ellen Gomez, Ruben DeLeon, Robert DeLeon, Olivia Wyne, Richard DeLeon, Alfonso DeLeon and Rosa M. Luis. Mary is survived by dozens of grand children, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Mary is preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Petra Moreno; her brothers Eddie, John, Joe, Carl, Rudy, Frank, Jessie and Alex; her sister Betty; her children Henry Jr., Benjamin, Suzanna and Luz.
First and foremost, Mary was a mother and grandmother. She was an excellent cook, a skilled crochet artist, and there seemed to be an endless supply of love for her family. In her youth, she was known as "Maria Pachuca", and later as an adult she was "Tiny Mom". Mary worked as a CNA, and retired as the manager of Housekeeping and Concessions at the Riverside Theater.
Visitation THURSDAY, February 17, 2022 at the Funeral Home from 4-7 PM. Following the City of Milwaukee Health Mandate, masks are required. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 18 at the Basilica of St. Josephat, 2333 S 6th St at 10:30 AM. Interment at Forest Home Cemetery to follow.
A special thank you to the staff at Cudahy Place Memory Care and St. Croix Hospice Care are appreciated. If desired, memorials to St. Croix Hospice are appreciated.