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Romeo "Rick" Villarreal
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Romeo Villarreal Obituary
Born in Edinburg, he was a lifetime resident. He enjoyed cooking and serving others. Mr. Villarreal is going to be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Mr. Villarreal is survived by his wife of 28 years, Alma Villarreal; three sons, Romeo Ricardo Villarreal, Jr., Thomas Christian Villarreal, Jack Staples; his mother, Alicia Booth (Bob) Wickman; a sister, Jo Yvonne (Tommy) Nevanen; a brother, Michael (Diana) Villarreal; many nieces, nephews, and Godchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, Romeo M. Villarreal; his two brothers, John J. Villarreal and Joshua R. Villarreal.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a 6: 30 p.m. rosary today, January 16, 2020, at Memorial Funeral Home, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg. Funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2020, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in San Carlos. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church at 8310 Highland Ave. in Edinburg, TX.
The Villarreal family joined by their loved ones would like to give special thanks to Dr. Silhy, Dr. Green, Dr. Villalobos, Dr. Levine and particularly the incredible nursing staff that attended Rick in his time of need.
Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in Edinburg.
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Diana Gulledge
January 10, 2024
Prayers for the families. You will be missed Rick. Love, Diana & Jack Staples
Diana Gulledge
January 27, 2020
A gentle soul who will be missed terribly! He was a lifelong friend and a great father to "all" his kids! Rest in Peace my dear friend!
Alma, please know that I am so blessed to call you my dear friend and am with you always, in spirit! We both love you all immensely!
Norma Flores Garcia
January 17, 2020
A long time friend of mine and my family. May he rest in peace. We grew up together in edinburg on chapin. My parents were good friends of his parents. God bless his soul.
Cheryl Harris
January 16, 2020
Oh Ricky, I am so saddened by your passing. I have known you since you were a little boy. You always had a twinkle in your eyes and a mischievous smile. You had so many special gifts to share with the world. Your love of family was a blessing to all.
Prayers go out to Alma and the boys, and to our dear friend Alicia. My heart is broken.
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Sister Kathleen Murray
January 16, 2020
Dear Alma, Richie, and Thomas,
My prayerful and heartfelt condolences for Rick's too early heavenly reward.
I have many wonderful memories of Rick and you and your boys at SJCS. Remember the camp out on the playground? And all those Turkeyfests? Thank you for all you and Rick provided for the school.
Love and blessings, and many prayers.
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