Linwood Leroy La Bell, 66, of San Benito, Texas, entered into rest on December 21, 2014. He was born to the late Edward Francis and Iris U. McFadden La Bell in Wayland, New York. He was a hard working father who provided for his family. He was loved be many people and left behind many beautiful memories and will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten. Linwood is survived by his wife, Olga La Bell; sons, Jack La Bell ( Minnie),and Ruben La Bell; daughters, Violet La Bell (Renee), Iris La Belle, Danalin La Belle; step sons, Jose Parral ( Crystal); Victor Parral, 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; and 7 sisters. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 26, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito. Interment will follow at San Benito City Cemetery. You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Linwood Leroy La Bell at: www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.