Raul Villa, age 81, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in El Paso, Texas. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and will be dearly missed.
Raul is preceded in death by his parents: Pascual and Josefa Villa, as well as his son: Raul Villa Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years: Ofelia Villa, his children: Adriana Villa and Lorenzo Villa, his sisters: Dolores Sotelo and Alicia Villa, his grandchildren: Michael Villa, Steven Villa, Sarah Villa, Celeste Villa, Matthew Villa, Lauren Villa, Jayden Villa, Erik Villa, Adam Villa, and Marc Villa, as well as seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many extended friends and family to cherish and honor his memory.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes- West, 480 N. Resler Dr.
February 20, 2026, 5:00pm to 8:00pm

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