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David Villa Obituary

DAVID M. VILLA OCT 21, 1918 - APR 25, 2011 David Villa, beloved husband, father and Tata to all, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2011 He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. Tata loved his garden, birds, and his tools. He loved to bless his family, friends, and the less fortunate. He established an orphanage and financed the construction of a new church in Mexico. Tata is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Tillie M Villa, his children Mary Lou Meza, Mariano Torres, Frank Torres, and Martin Cortez; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 26 great-great grandchildren. Home Going Service will be at 7 p.m. on May 2, 2011-Apostolic Jubilee Center, 821 Lassen Ave, Modesto, CA. Gravesite Service, 1 p.m. on May 3, 2011 - Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Apr. 30, 2011.

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Sarah Ortiz

May 27, 2011

I had the pleasure of knowing Hermano Villa from when I was young. My brother and I loved him so much, and remember his red boot cups. I will always remember him as such a loving man! God Bless his lovely wife Tilly.
Sarah Ortiz

monica meza

May 2, 2011

Tata it was my honor to be by your side while the angles were planning your departure from this earth to enter the pearly gates to be with our Father for eterinty. When I think about the last 3 dys I spent with you I can not help but to shed tears for all of us that will miss you dearly especially NaNa.But then I think of the new body you have recieved and that you are now rejoicing with the angles in Heaven! You made it Tata!! Thank you for all the memories and most of all for being there for Henry he will NEVER forget ! love you!
Monica Meza ( Modesto Ca)

Machelinana Meza

April 30, 2011

Tata I miss you already. Thank you for every thing you taught me, but most of all Thank you for all the good memories. "BENDIGOTIN TATA"
I LOVE YOU!!!!

Machelinana Meza

April 30, 2011

Tata I already miss you. Thank you for every thing you taught me. Most of all Thank you for all the good memories. "BENDIGOTIN TATA" I LOVE YOU!!!!!

Mary Torres

April 30, 2011

? I will miss you, Tata... I will miss your brown coffee cup, having breakfast with you, nana, and my dad. You opened your heart and home to all. ?

VICTORIA GUERRERO

April 30, 2011

HI DEBBIE. IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND WE KNOW HE IS IN HEAVEN WATCHING I=OVER ALL HIS FAMILY. AND YOU. I LOVE YOU!!
THE GUERRERO FAMILY
LOVE VICTORIA

April 30, 2011

Tata, I miss hearing the little bell on your walker ring. I love you!!!

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