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Joseph Villa Obituary
74, of Avondale, AZ passed away on October 4, 2009. He was a loving family man and dedicated public servant loved by so many and will be greatly missed. He was born in Tolleson, AZ, where he attended Union Elementary School and Tolleson Union High School. He continued his education at Phoenix College and enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served with the Military Police. He later joined the Phoenix Police Department and retired as a Lieutenant after 27 years of honorable service. After retirement, he worked for the National Football League for several years. He spent most of his life raising his family on a 5-acre ranch in Laveen, Arizona, where he built his family a home, farmed, participated in several community organizations, was a leader, coach, writer, musician and friend. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Gloria of 49 years, his children Veronica Mulch (Raymond), Alan Jack Villa (Marva), Susanna Kilby (Thomas) and Valerie Andrus (Samuel), 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, his sisters Yolanda, Oralia and brother Victor. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Esther, sisters Aurora and Socorro and brothers Albert and Gilbert. Services will be held Monday, October 12, 2009 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 512 N. 93rd Avenue Tolleson, AZ 85353, Viewing 9-10:00am, Mass 10:00am immediately followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery 10045 W. Thomas Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Joseph to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Villa
October 14, 2009
Gloria,
Larry and I were sorry to hear about Joe's death. He was a great leader.
You have our deepest sympathy.
Our prayers are with you.
Larry & Donna Taddia
Bobby Warren
October 14, 2009
Jackie and Marva, We're sorry for your loss. I did not know your dad, I just wanted you to know we are thinking and praying for you and your family. Bobby and Angie Warren.
Sylvia Brooks
October 14, 2009
Gloria, Our condolences to you and your family. Jack will always be missed. He was and is still one of my favorite memories of growing up, in such a big family. We wish we could be there with the rest of the family, know that our hearts are with you. Our prayers are with you.
Love, Chuck and Sylvia
Jerry A Oliver Sr
October 13, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to the Villa Family. Joe was my one of my early supervisors on the PUHS and downtown walking beat. Joe was one of a kind good guy and certainly will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Jerry A Oliver Sr and Family.
Robyn Dittmar
October 13, 2009
Gloria and Family,
So sorry to here of your loss. Growing up with you all are still some of my greatest memories. I'm still additcted to sunflower seeds because of Joe. My thoughts are with you.
Robbo
Martha Arellanes
October 12, 2009
Gloria and Family;
Our deepest sympathy. May your special memories help you during this time.
Martha, Melissa, Geoffrey and Michael Arellanes
Silverio/Susan Ontiveros
October 11, 2009
Joe was a mentor to me as a young police officer. I was so impressed by his high standards, ethics and integrity. He generously gave of his time as a play by play announcer at Laveen summerball programs. He was an amazing, kind and loving man. We loved the way he loved Gloria and his children. Susan and I have always loved this family. We are sad for your loss but feel so very blessed to have had him in our lives. Silverio and Susan Ontiveros
Pat (Mrs. C) Cervantes
October 11, 2009
Joe was our neighbor; friend and someone who we considered family. I have to say he was a character. It always seemed as if he knew when my kids where going outside to play or when my husband and I were coming home from work because there Joe would be, we could not always see him but he always greeted us with his memorable whistle from across the way. He meant a lot to my sons, who would turn to him for advice seeing him like their second father. He was a great man, husband, father, tata and police officer who gave a great service to those he protected. Now he is home with the lord, but he will be deeply missed. My deepest sympathy to the family, you are all in mine and our family's prayers. God Bless.
October 11, 2009
Our prayers and our condolences are with Gloria and the family. We have lost a great man, But how he touched everyone he met, you could not help but love him,Gloria and the kids and
He will never be forgotten.
With love,
AL & Jane Castillo,Bobby,Janelle And Fonso and our Grandkids.
October 11, 2009
Gloria & Family,
My family sends our deepest sympathy to you at this very difficult time. Jack was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed, I know my mom and my Tia Aurelia will be in heaven to greet him and my dad and him can share all those police stories again. We love you very much.
Becky (Arellanes) Vidaure and Family
FAM.VASQUEZ
October 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 9, 2009
Lt. Villa,I met you in 1972 when I became a Police Trainee at 18yrs of age. You treated meet with respect and as an equal,even though I was only 18yrs old. You were one of the Mexicano mentors in my career and I always will remember and thank-you for those days. I am sorry I will be out of town on Monday. Con Dios Senior, Ricardo Ramos A1069,3032 (ret.Phx PD)
Jack McNeal
October 9, 2009
Our prayers are with Gloria and the family.
We go back to the 70's when I was in Laveen and all the activities we did together, Bar B Que, etc.
Will miss you,
Jack L. McNEal
Family Friend
October 9, 2009
My prayers and thoughts to you and your wonderful loving family. Peace be with you now Joe, Your work here is done....
Gilbert Cabrales
October 9, 2009
May you now be at peace with the LORD.
GODS LOVE.
Gilbert Cabrales (Your God Son)
Shay Cervantes
October 9, 2009
Joe was my old pal, one of my best friends. I lived next door to him for 20+ years. I grew up with his two youngest daughters. It was like I was part of their family. Joe and I talked, laughed and played all the time. Even did a little work now and then when we needed to. Seems like it wasn't that long ago. He was a second father to me. He was a role model for me to look up to. I'll never forget him and all the times we shared together. I'll miss you Joe. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Love Shay
October 9, 2009
May you now be at peace with the LORD.
GODS LOVE.
Gilbert Cabrales (Your God Son)
Beverly Arellanes Stevens
October 9, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Carlos Ontiveros
October 9, 2009
Good show! One heck of a job! You are missed allready! and will never be forgotten!
Carlos and Helen
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