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LeRoy Briones is a lifelong Del Rio resident and proud son of Alonzo Jr. and Mary C. Briones. He attended Stephen F. Austin, Buena Vista Elementary, and Del Rio High School, and graduated in 2003 from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service as Class President. While at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service he received the Bill Pierce Award for service above self and is a member of the scholastic fraternity Pi Sigma Eta. He also attended Southwest Texas Junior College and Sul Ross State University in Del Rio.
In 2017, LeRoy and his family opened Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home. Launching and growing the business required long hours, personal sacrifice, and a deep commitment to serving families during their most difficult moments. From renovating the facility and navigating regulatory and licensing requirements to building trust with the community and training staff, LeRoy helped shoulder the many challenges of a family-run funeral home to create a compassionate, reliable local service.
He was honored as Funeral Director of the Year in 2022 by the Texas Funeral Directors Association.
Committed to community service, LeRoy volunteers regularly and supports local causes that strengthen families and neighbors. He participates in community outreach, grief‑support initiatives, and local fundraising efforts, and works closely with schools and veterans’ groups to provide resources and support where they’re needed most. LeRoy is currently involved in various local organizations, serving on committees and lending his time and experience to civic projects, youth programs, and public events aimed at improving quality of life in Del Rio.
LeRoy and his wife Nelly are blessed with six children: Andrew Joel, Sadie Renee, twins LeaBella and LeRoy Jr., Laylee, and LeAnna Briones. Rooted in Del Rio, LeRoy is dedicated to serving his community and ensuring every voice is heard.
In 2017, LeRoy and his family opened Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home. Launching and growing the business required long hours, personal sacrifice, and a deep commitment to serving families during their most difficult moments. From renovating the facility and navigating regulatory and licensing requirements to building trust with the community and training staff, LeRoy helped shoulder the many challenges of a family-run funeral home to create a compassionate, reliable local service.
He was honored as Funeral Director of the Year in 2022 by the Texas Funeral Directors Association.
Committed to community service, LeRoy volunteers regularly and supports local causes that strengthen families and neighbors. He participates in community outreach, grief‑support initiatives, and local fundraising efforts, and works closely with schools and veterans’ groups to provide resources and support where they’re needed most. LeRoy is currently involved in various local organizations, serving on committees and lending his time and experience to civic projects, youth programs, and public events aimed at improving quality of life in Del Rio.
LeRoy and his wife Nelly are blessed with six children: Andrew Joel, Sadie Renee, twins LeaBella and LeRoy Jr., Laylee, and LeAnna Briones. Rooted in Del Rio, LeRoy is dedicated to serving his community and ensuring every voice is heard.