Lake Station, Indiana
JESUS VILLANUEVA PORTAGE, IN Jesus Villanueva, age 63, of Portage, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Jesus had been a longtime Northwest Indiana resident and member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was employed at ESR Environmental Services. Jesus was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. Family meant everything to him. Jesus is survived by his wife, Cathy; son, Michael (Kristen) Villanueva of Chesterton; daughter, Anna Villanueva of Portage; granddaughter, Isabel Villanueva; five brothers: Manuel (Connie) Villanueva of Portage, Antonio and Roberto Villanueva, both of Mexico, Jose (Guadalupe) Villanueva and Miguel (Guadalupe) Villanueva, all of Milwaukee, WI; two sisters: Rosa (Jesus) Cerda of Mexico and Dolores (Camarino) Cerda of Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 5, 2011 beginning with 9:30 a.m. prayers at Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel, 3781 Central Avenue, Lake Station and then proceeding to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Eduardo Malagon celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow the at Calvary Cemetery in Portage. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel, 219-962-1606 or online at: www.reesfuneralhomes.com
Our deepest sympathy to the Villanueva family, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Mr. Villanueva was a truly kind and amazing man. May God keep you close, & ease you through this difficult time. God bless you all.
-Sean & Megan Jopling-
May 13, 2011 | TX
Cathy, Anna, and family
Thinking of you and extend our prayers and deepest sympathy.
Anne and Michele Pickering
Anne Pickering
May 12, 2011 | Portage, IN
Please know we are thinking of you and your family. May your memories and photos bring you much peace and comfort. Dawn, Eric and Jake
Dawn Ryan
May 07, 2011 | Portage, IN
Dear Cathy and Anna,
Carlos and I are thinking of you at this difficult time and hope you can find strength and peace in all the memories of this remarkable man that was your husband and father.
Our Deepest Sympathy to you from Carlos, Tanja, Christopher and Kat
Tanja Dubravcic
May 05, 2011 | Sharon, MA
Cathy and Anna,
I just wanted to let you that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Dennison
May 04, 2011 | Portage, IN
Dear Villanueva Family,
No words can express our true sympathy on your loss. Keep your strong faith and cling to it in these days ahead. We are always here for you. Find comfort knowing Jesus is at peace in a most wonderful place. Love and Hugs to you! Ken & Julie Semento & Family
Julie Semento
May 03, 2011 | Valparaiso, IN
Dear Kathy & family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to you at this sad time.
Jim & Mary Novkovic Rowan
May 03, 2011 | Valparaiso, IN
My deepest sympathies to the Villanueva family. I am so grateful to be able to have known such a strong, kind, honorable and loving man. It has been an honor to have him in my life. Jesus will be very missed.
Corinne Munoz
May 03, 2011 | Portage, IN
Your family has been in our prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that he is with God and at peace. Please know you are thought of as you celebrate his life and remember all the wonderful moments you shared together with family and friends. God bless your family.
Lisa Karcher
May 03, 2011 | Valparaiso, IN