Mike "Speedy" Leal Gonzales, 60, passed from this life July 19, 2025. He was born February 1, 1965, in San Antonio, Texas to Guadalupe Gonzales and Rosa Leal.

Mike was raised in De Leon and graduated with the De Leon Class of 1984. He attended Tarleton State University and studied business management. He was self-employed most all his life. Mike was always full of life and outgoing. He loved socializing with his many friends and spending time with his family. He was always the comedian and enjoyed making people laugh. Mike had a quick wit and welcoming smile that could cheer anyone up.

He enjoyed many hobbies including golfing, cutting wood, and spending time outdoors. He was a life-long Dallas Cowboy fan, win or lose. Mike was a loving father, brother, and friend. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mike is survived by his sons, Jordan Gonzales, Mikey Gonzales and Dante Gonzales; daughters, Selena Gonzales, Isabel Garcia, Giselle Gonzales, Anjelica Rodriguez, and Holly Gonzales; brother, Louise Gonzales; sister, Petra Ruiz; grandchildren, Carmen, Kylie, Emma, Zoey, Ella, Katarina, Luka, Liam, Sophia, Mariah, Alexis, Adelina, Michael and Elijah; numerous nieces and nephews, and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ashley; parents, Guadalupe and Rosa; and sister, Janie.

Graveside services celebrating Speedy's life were held Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in De Leon Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Jordan Gonzales, Mikey Gonzales, Dante Gonzales, Braden Gonzales, Alex Rodriguez and Gustavo Nava.