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Jacob B. Villalba
Resident of Morgan Hill
Jacob B. Villalba was born to Santos & Isadora Villalba in Alpine, Texas on May 17, 1935. He was the second oldest of four children.
As a young child in Texas he worked shining shoes and running errands for his uncle's bank to help his family. His early beginnings of working hard in life served as a window into the future and legacy he would soon build.
Along with his brothers, David, Blocker and George they migrated to California in search of work. At this time he entered the U.S. Airborne Army. After serving for the U.S. he met and married Senaida Morales and settled in the Bay Area.
He had grand hopes and distinct dreams for his growing family. A beautiful family of four; Katy, Debbie, Elizabeth and Jake Jr... As a passionate entrepreneur he established the Premium Plating & Polishing Company in 1965. A few years later, El Savoy was opened to the public. His ambitions did not stop and in 1980 opened Senaida's Painted Wagon for the one true love of his life. Years later he opened one last venture, Ponderosa Bar & Lounge.
He was a modest man and generous to all that crossed his path. He touched many lives in his 75 years of life and in death he will continue to do so.
Jacob is survived by his wife of 53 years Senaida, daughters Katy & Liz, son Jake Jr., grandchildren: Angela, Mando, Cisco, Liza, Evelyn, Jake III, Joseph, Paul, Sammy and 11 great-grandchildren.
In his honor a public viewing will be held Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 5-9pm , Rosary at 7pm, both at Johnson Funeral Home, Morgan Hill. A Funeral Mass will occur Friday, February 25, 10am at St. Catherine Church. Interment immediately following at his final resting place at Mt. Hope Memorial Park. He will then enter the Kingdom of God with his daughter Debbie and grandson Ricky.
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Cisco
February 17, 2025
Love you Papa always thinkn bout you.
Cisco
September 9, 2024
Hi Papa,
Been thinkn about you a lot lately. Just wanna say Miss Youand Love You.
Norm
September 17, 2021
Sounds like a great man. I never knew him but now I know the full meaning of the sign on Bolsa Rd off 101.
RIP
June 16, 2019
Happy Father's Day..
The Villalba Brothers
February 18, 2019
February 17, 2019
Dad, another year without you. So much sadness without you. As our health gets worst every day, our faith becomes stronger. Still hard every day with you not here. I cant believe you have been gone eight years. It seems like yesterday you were here with us. Miss you Dad!!❤
January 11, 2019
Miss you papa
August 12, 2018
Life is so different when I can't call you to tell you I love you. Our last conversation will always playback in my mind. I know now what you meant, I'm sorry things didn't turn out the way you intended. We die with nothing, just like we came into this world. Health for us all is the most important gift we have, and those of us who need more will get it from me until my last breath.
Cisco
May 17, 2018
Happy birthday papa always thinkn of you and our loved ones with you.
Katy
May 18, 2017
Happy Birthday to my dad! Sorry for posting late. Think of you always dad. Would of called if heaven received calls. Know my prayers are answered, so I ask that you are always with us in spirit. Love you
May 17, 2017
Happy Birthday!!!
February 17, 2017
Happy Birthday...
February 18, 2016
Dad five years have passed and we all miss you dearly. You are trully loved and missed by your grandchildren. We know you loved your family so much, it was hard for you to leave. You are with the Lord and the rest of our family who has passed. Dad I love you and miss you. Until we are together again. This week has been hard, help me to be strong.
February 17, 2016
Thinking of you today and everyday!!!
November 3, 2015
Thinking of you papa on dia De Los muerto. Always think of you and rick.
June 24, 2015
Thinking of you on Fathers Day!!!
May 17, 2015
Happy Birthday!!!
February 18, 2015
Thinking of you
December 25, 2014
Merry Christmas
June 15, 2014
Happy Fathers Day.
February 18, 2014
You are missed and thought of every day
December 23, 2013
Merry Christmas
May 17, 2013
Happy Birthday!!!
Cisco kid
May 17, 2012
Happy Birthday Papa i love you so much and always think of you and want to hear you one more time. Its been hard since you have been gone not having you to talk to when i go to your house. I know you up smiling down on all of us, I love you so much and we will come visit later today.
Cisco kid VILLALBA
January 17, 2012
I love you so much papa and can never forget the man who never said no to his grandchildren. I miss you so much a cant stop thinking of you. I hope you Ricky and Aunty Debbie are doing fine. So much time is going by but I know your next to me....I love you
A Lujan
October 13, 2011
Until the New System brother Jake. You did Much in this world and asked for little. Love the Lujan's
Katy
May 17, 2011
Happy Birthday Dad. No one but you, knows how much you meant to me. I miss you each and every day. Love you so much.
Angela Herrera
March 4, 2011
My Dearest Papa, words can not tell or actions can not demonstrate how much I love you. You were a man of your word, honest, kind, gentle, loving, inspirational and beautiful person. With all that you have given to me the one I will most treasure is that of strength and courage. That's who you were to me, epitome of a courageous hero. My world was safe with you in it and because of your teachings and guidance I never suffered.
I am going to miss you terribly, but treasure the memories. And hold the last moments with you close to my heart forever!
Love you more today than yesterday and more tomorrow than today.
Lydia Leos
February 25, 2011
I don't know who you were but Patrica Martinez is a dear friend of mine so I want to send my condolences. I know to be absent here is to be present with our Lord . He ran the race hit his mark and now is white robe of glory to be with our Lord awaits him. This is not he end it is the begining of his new liffe with Jesus Christ. This is not good bye but untill me meet again . Amen My name is Lydia and my prayers go out to you and your family
Liza Ponce
February 24, 2011
Papa you are and always will be a wonderful man that held your family close to you. Who would do anything for us like picking me up from school and then taking me to get icecream every Friday. You will be dearly missed but never forgotten and I will keep your legacy going. You are always in my heart I Love you Papa
February 24, 2011
Though its difficutt to express all the sympathy that goes out to you at this time hope you know how close you are in heart and thoughts. Cathie, Veronica & Zackary Ruelas
Manuel Trujillo
February 23, 2011
May God comfort you during this time of sorrow and be with you always. Our condolences to the Villalba family. Love you very much, The Trujillo Family
Edward Villalba
February 23, 2011
I was blessed to have you as my uncle and will alway carry your memory in my heart! God Bless you Uncle Jake from your nephew that Loves you very much! You will be missed but never forgotten!!!
mary
February 23, 2011
god bless you and family
February 23, 2011
Jake was more than just a brother in law to us, he was a true friend. A man who not only loved family, but loved his pets (Concho & Valiente),as well. A person you could always depend on if you had a need. We will truly miss his "Texan ways". Hasta Luego Compadre. Emilio & Sally.
Bob Mercado
February 23, 2011
My condolences to the Villalba family.
Patricia Martinez
February 23, 2011
My condolences to you Nina and your family. May God comfort you at this time of sorrow and always. I will try to attend the services on Thursday evening. I love you and Miss you. Patricia L. Martinez
Martha Soto-Jimenez
February 23, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
LORETTA DURAN
February 23, 2011
May peace be with you and your family....
Sonya Valensuela
February 23, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss and I send my condolences from the Valensuela family. Katie I am keeping your family and you in my prayers. May god give your mother strength during this time. Sonya
Francisco Villalba
February 23, 2011
I will always love you Papa you showed me the way of becoming a man. You helped me make those big decisions in life, i will forever be honored to call you my Grandfather and proup to have the name Villalba.
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