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Yolanda Villa Obituary
Survivors include her loving husband of thirty-nine years, Victor A. Villa, Jr. of the family home; two daughters, Maxine Elizabeth Villa and companion, Angelo Cano, and Celina Guerra and husband, Demi; her father, Jesus B. Castaneda all of Las Cruces; three brothers, Jesus "Chuy" Castaneda and wife, Emma of San Pablo, Samuel "Sammy" Castaneda and wife, Mary, and Alfred "Freddy" Castaneda and companion, Mary Lou; two sisters, Bertha Castaneda and Gloria Morales and husband, Bobby all of Las Cruces. Other survivors include two grandchildren, Adriana and Devin Guerra, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, and a nephew, Gavino J. Castañeda.
Calling hours for Mrs. Villa will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2009 in the same church. The rite of committal and interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery where she will be laid to rest.
Serving as casket bearers will be Chuy, Sammy and Freddy Castañeda, Demi Guerra, Angelo Cano and Michael Paul Rojas. Honorary bearers will be Saul, Sammy and Orlando Castañeda.
Every so often, a person comes into our lives and touches our hearts profoundly, but is gone too soon. Yolanda was this person for many of us. She cried when we were in pain, rejoiced when there was joy in our lives and she cheered and applauded each one's success and accomplishments. She was called by our Lord too soon in her life, and all of us that knew and loved her, will miss her and look forward to joining her in heaven.
The Villa Family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 527-2222
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Memories and Condolences
for Yolanda Villa
Yoli Miranda
December 3, 2009
Bertha, Danny Jr. and Melissa,
I just recently heard of your loss. Please know that you and the entire Castaneda/Villa families are in my prayers. My fondest memory of Yolanda is way back in the 70's. I always thought that she, and you Bertha, looked like little Barbie Dolls. I know nothing I may write will ease the pain, just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cindy Gonzalez
November 16, 2009
Maxine and Family, my prayers are with you and your family. No bond is greater than that between a mother and daughter. May God be with you and your family and give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
November 15, 2009
Victor, My condolences to you and your family, My heart goes out to you all even though I haven't kept in touch with your family I still remember you all. God Bless.
Lucy Telles (Carrera)
November 15, 2009
Chuy and Emma We are so sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
David and Vicky Kingsbury
Fabian & Reina Rodriguez
November 13, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you and your family in your time of sorrow. We will be praying for you.
Fabian and Reina
Patricia Ivey-Brown
November 12, 2009
To The Villa Family,
I met and worked with Yolanda many years ago. Although I have not seen her since that time it was a true pleasure to have had the opportunity to get to know her.
May your family be blessed with peace in knowing that she is at peace.
Patricia Ivey-Brown
Rachel Perea
November 11, 2009
To all the Villa family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and I am sorry for your loss. I know that nothing will ever replace Yolanda. We worked together for many years and she was a good and hard worker, there were many good memories. May God Bless all of you and keep you safe and strong.
Minda Aguilar Trujillo
November 11, 2009
Victor and family. My condolences go out to you in this very sad time. Know that our prayers are with you. May God be with you at this very hard time.
Annie Flores
November 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steven Tellez
November 11, 2009
Victor, Maxine, Celina & family May the LORD comfort you during this difficult time.
I wish I could be there to personally pay my respects & convey my condolances to you. Just know we have you are in our thoughts and prayers!
May GOD Bless you and give you peace.
With Love,
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Tellez & Family
LOUIE &SALLY ROMO
November 11, 2009
DEAR VICTOR AND FAMILY,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL, WE WILL MISS HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND FRIENDLINESS.GOD BLESS YOU ALL. FROM LOUIE &SALLY ROMO
Alice Estrada
November 10, 2009
Victor, Maxine, and Celina my thoughts and prayers are with you now and the rough days that are ahead. May god bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.
always, Alice and family
Irene Rosas
November 10, 2009
Mr. Villa, and girls,"Maxine" My heart goes out to you all, and your family. You are a big part of my family, and I know this will be hard for you all. God put her here for a long time and for a good reason. Yolanda was a very inspiring mother/women to all who came around her. She will be greatly missed. Luv you allways, Irene, Risher, Dolltyn Rosas.
Peter & Cynthia (Tellez) Lopez
November 10, 2009
Victor, Maxine, Celina and your entire family, It broke my heart to see this in the paper. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May the Lord bring you guys comfort.
Nancy Granados
November 10, 2009
My heart goes out to Victor, Maxine and Celina. I was very fortunate to have known and love Yolanda. My girls hearts were also broken with the news of her passing. We are still part of the family and always will be. God bless You all and Keep us in your thoughts for we are always thinking of you. Love Nancy (Villa) Granados
Imelda Chacon
November 10, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
My condolences to the Villa family, Celina I have you in my thoughts and prayers, May the Lord confort you in this time of sorrow,
Love
Imelda Chacon
Fidel & Sadie Ann Avilucea
November 10, 2009
Sammy,
Our heart goes out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead - may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 10, 2009
Sam,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frank & Mary Tapia
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