Leslie Stephen Zhanel departed this life at the age of 91, on April 23, 2020 in Ennis, Texas. He was born in Ennis on December 5, 1928 to his parents, Mary (Dlabaj) Zhanel and Anton Zhanel. He married the love of his life, Wilma (Prachyl) Zhanel on June 10, 1950 in Ennis, Texas. Leslie retired from Ennis Automotive after working there for many years. He loved sports, especially watching the Texas Rangers, and watching his grandkids play baseball and football. He was an extraordinaire horseshoe player, enjoyed playing dominoes, playing 42, going to casinos, and spending time at his farm.