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Jesus Villanueva Obituary

Villanueva, Jesus Age 63, of Portage, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jesus had been a longtime Northwest Indiana resident and member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He was employed at ESR Environmental Services. Jesus was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. Family meant everything to him. Jesus is survived by his wife, Cathy, son, Michael (Kristen) Villanueva of Chesterton, daughter, Anna Villanueva of Portage, granddaughter, Isabel Villanueva, 5 brothers: Manuel (Connie) Villanueva of Portage, Antonio & Roberto Villanueva, both of Mexico, Jose (Guadalupe) Villanueva and Miguel (Guadalupe) Villanueva, all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2 sisters: Rosa (Jesus) Cerda of Mexico and Dolores (Camarino) Cerda of Mexico and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by 7 brothers & sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 5, 2011 beginning with 9:30 am prayers at Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel, 3781 Central Avenue, Lake Station and then proceeding to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for a 10 am Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Eduardo Malagon celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow the at Calvary Cemetery in Portage. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-8 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel, 219-962-1606, or online www.reesfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 3, 2011.

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May 13, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the Villanueva family, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Mr. Villanueva was a truly kind and amazing man. May God keep you close, & ease you through this difficult time. God bless you all.
-Sean & Megan Jopling-

Anne Pickering

May 12, 2011

Cathy, Anna, and family
Thinking of you and extend our prayers and deepest sympathy.
Anne and Michele Pickering

Dawn Ryan

May 7, 2011

Please know we are thinking of you and your family. May your memories and photos bring you much peace and comfort. Dawn, Eric and Jake

Tanja Dubravcic

May 5, 2011

Dear Cathy and Anna,

Carlos and I are thinking of you at this difficult time and hope you can find strength and peace in all the memories of this remarkable man that was your husband and father.

Our Deepest Sympathy to you from Carlos, Tanja, Christopher and Kat

Debbie Dennison

May 4, 2011

Cathy and Anna,

I just wanted to let you that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Julie Semento

May 3, 2011

Dear Villanueva Family,
No words can express our true sympathy on your loss. Keep your strong faith and cling to it in these days ahead. We are always here for you. Find comfort knowing Jesus is at peace in a most wonderful place. Love and Hugs to you! Ken & Julie Semento & Family

Jim & Mary Novkovic Rowan

May 3, 2011

Dear Kathy & family,
Our Deepest Sympathy to you at this sad time.

Corinne Munoz

May 3, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the Villanueva family. I am so grateful to be able to have known such a strong, kind, honorable and loving man. It has been an honor to have him in my life. Jesus will be very missed.

Lisa Karcher

May 3, 2011

Your family has been in our prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that he is with God and at peace. Please know you are thought of as you celebrate his life and remember all the wonderful moments you shared together with family and friends. God bless your family.

Kitty Malaski

May 3, 2011

Kathy - my heart goes out to you and your family. We have so many memories of him and the family and our "soccer family". May God be with you and your family throughout this and may the angels take care of all of you and Jesus.

kitty malaski

May 3, 2011

Kathy if you remember me from soccer - I am so sorry to read about your husband. May God be with you, Mike and Anna throughout the next few days and may the angels be on your shoulders to help you.

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