Anthony Villalta Fuentes

1931 - 2020

On Saturday, November 28, 2020, Anthony Villalta Fuentes, loving husband, father of six, grandfather of eight, and great-grandfather of one, passed away at the age of 89. Anthony was born on February 1, 1931 in San Salvador, El Salvador to Blanca Villalta and Abel Fuentes. He married Leonor Roque on October 3, 1954, and they settled in New Orleans, LA in 1960. He became a used car salesman after opening Amigo's Auto Sales in the 1970's where besides honing his salesmanship skills, he met and befriended an assortment of local characters. He would later close that auto lot and go on to become a celebrated car salesman for the Benson Auto Group and other prominent auto dealerships. Anthony loved gardening and could often be found watering his citrus trees, even in the rain. Anyone admiring his oranges or lemons would be sent home with as many as they could carry. He also loved fishing. On days when the fish weren't biting he'd stop by the nearest grocery store seafood department and have someone throw him a big, fresh fish so he could bring it home as a 'catch'. He was preceded in death by his parents Abel and Blanca, brother Abel, Jr., and grandson Rene, Jr. He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years Leonor, daughters Myrna, Martha Profota, and Lydia Woodworth (Dennis), sons Tony, Rene (Ruth Allen), and Freddy (Karla Torres), grandchildren Ricky, Ryan, Rachel, William-Christopher, Jonathan, Caleb, and Remy, great-grandson Ryan, Jr., sisters Maria Luisa, Rosario, and Anny Cardoza (Juan), and many beloved nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation and Memorial Mass on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 12:00 p.m. A private interment will be conducted at a later date. Please note that due to current protocol, masks are required for this memorial service. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com.