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Rodolfo Villa Obituary
RODOLFO "RUDY" VILLA
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Frances Guzy Villa of Yorktown; his loving children, Brandon Villa of San Antonio and Crystal Villa of Yorktown; brothers, Robert (Minnie) Villa of Victoria, Joe (Janie) Villa of Yoakum, Mike Villa of San Antonio, and Raymond Villa of Victoria; and sisters, Ramona (Gregory) Yanes of Yorktown, Marian Santos of San Antonio, Amanda Villa of San Antonio, Sylvia (Fernando) Medina of Stafford, Va., and Stella Villa of San Antonio. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Rosie Villa and Rebecca Ovalle; and brothers, Leon Villa and John Villa.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. A funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with interment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Robert Salinas, Danny Salinas, Jay Santos, Dennis Stauffer, Richard Guzy, and Joe Nunez.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Semper, Ralph Rabke, Raul Salinas, Joe Salinas, Roy Mueller, David Moczygemba, Gary Podsim, Kelby Boldt, all of his nieces and nephews, and TWC employees.
You are invited to sign the online guest book at www.finchfuneralchapels.com.
Memorials may be made to Yorktown EMS, American Legion Yorktown Post, VFW, Yorktown Post, or to the donor's choice.
Arrangements by Finch Funeral Chapel, Yorktown, 361-564-2277.
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Yoli Dederichs
October 20, 2008
Words cannot express how much my family will miss Uncle Rudy. We have so many treasured memories & are blessed for our time together. I'm especially grateful that Rebecca visited him this summer. She loves to draw "Ugle Rote", his house, & his cats. He touched our lives in many ways. Aunt Frances, Brandon, & Crystal, please know we love you and that our thoughts & prayers go out to you each day.
Trish Yanes
October 19, 2008
I am comforted by the memories of growing up in Yorktown and knowing Uncle Rudy was an influential part of my life. I admired his patriotism, strong work ethics, charisma, his craftmanship and being a strong family man. We all had our own special connection with Uncle Rudy; he made you and any guest feel welcomed. I will forever miss his grand entrances, his singing, dancing "cheek to cheek" but most importantly his words, guidance and leadership. I love you and will carry you in my heart forever. Love,
Patti-Baby
Minnie Villa
October 16, 2008
To a wonderful person, who always greeted you with a smile. We will miss him and the entry he made to our family reunion "hi everybody, I'm here".
raymond villa
October 16, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Brenda Villa-Morales
September 22, 2008
We will always keep Uncle Rudy in our thoughts and in our prayers. Uncle Rudy will be missed greatly, but he will never be forgotten. Frances, Brandon, and Crystal we send you our love, be strong.
Nina (Villarreal) Reyna
September 22, 2008
My family knew Rudy many years ago, though we lost touch, he was never forgotten and always was remembered as the perfect gentleman. We have many good memories and our deepest sympathies go out to his wife and children. Thank you Rudy for the good old times.
Nina Villarreal (Tivoli Texas)
Cathy Rodriguez
September 21, 2008
I worked with Rudy 15 years ago. I remember his sense of humor, his willingness to help others, & how much he loved his family. May God bless Rudy's family during their time of sorrow & may God bless Rudy's soul.
Marcia Mann
September 20, 2008
I was stunned to hear that Rudy had left us, for I talked to him last Wednesday and he was so sorry about not being able to help me. He was a man who devoted his life to serving his fellow men. What a waste for such a life to be cut short.
Robb & Stacy Overby
September 20, 2008
Goodbye dear friend. We shall always remember all the good things you stood for. We are better people just from being touched by the innocent decency of how you lived your life.
james&sandra kozok
September 20, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Melba Young
September 20, 2008
My sympathy to you in the loss of your husband and father.
Rhonda Penn
September 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Larry Mokwa
September 20, 2008
My Deepest Sympathy go out to you and your family, May god give you comfort Thru this time of loss.
Yvette Villa-Laqua
September 20, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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