Fidencio Torres Leija, age 81 of Algoa, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home. Fidencio was born November 24, 1941 in Mexico and was a longtime resident of the area. He worked as a carpenter and attended St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Alvin. Fidencio is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Alberta Leija; son, David Leija.

Fidencio is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lorenza Leija; son, Juan Leija and wife Laura; grandchildren Angelica Leija and Juan Leija; great grandchild, Isabelle Leija; son, Ruben Leija Sr. and wife Blanca; grandchildren, Stefanie Leija, Cynthia Leija, Ruben Leija Jr., Priscilla Leija; step grandchildren, Blanca Salgado, Felix Salgado and Crystal Moody; son, Frank Leija Sr. and wife Eva Leija; grandchildren, Natalia Leija and Frank Leija Jr.; son, Fidencio Leija Jr. and wife Krissy; grandchildren, Kamryn Leija, Fidencio Leija III and David Leija; son, Jesus Leija and fiancé Kelly Hart; grandchildren, Taegan Leija, Iliana Leija and Kooper Leija; daughter, Maria Rojas and husband, Ray; grandchildren, Diego Rojas and Camila Rojas; son, Christopher Leija and wife Deisy; grandchild, Analy Leija; along with numerous extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 4pm - 6pm Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Scott Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, April 3, 2023 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Alvin with Interment to follow at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas.