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Arturo Villarreal Obituary
Arturo C. Villarreal died on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at the age of 79. He was born to Jesus Villarreal and Consuelo Condelfino. Arturo was preceded in death by his sisters, Hermelinda, Dorotea, Dora and brothers, Richard and Raul. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary E. Villarreal; devoted daughters, Sylvia Villarreal-Casas and husband, Mike, Diana Villarreal and husband, Jesse B. Tellez, Norma Villarreal and husband, Kurt Sistrunk and Lisa Marie Montelongo and husband, Rudy M. Jr.; grandsons, Dax Armand V. Tellez, Kyle Sistrunk and John Arthur Montelongo; granddaughters, Marissa Sistrunk and Claudia Montelongo; sisters, Elida Robles and Connie Perez; brother, Jesse Villarreal and wife, Rosa, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Arturo often fondly recalled his years as a sergeant and senior parachutist in the U.S. Army's 508th Airborne Company in Ft. Benning, Georgia. His achievements include a National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. Upon his discharge from the U.S. Army, he embarked on numerous business ventures which included A & M Food Market, La Fuente Party House, Disco Fantasy, and Arturo's Ballroom. His love of music led to the creation of the first Super Dance in 1976. His success in the industry was recognized in 2001 when he received the National Hispanic Music Hall of Fame Award and the Tejano Music Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. Arturo's passion for business was reflected in his continued desire to manage his current ventures despite his physical limitations. His creativity, risk taking and hard work ethic will remain an inspiration to his family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Porter Loring on McCullough.
ROSARY
THURSDAY
AUGUST 23, 2012
7:00 P.M.
PORTER LORING CHAPEL
PROCESSION
FRIDAY
AUGUST 24, 2012
9:30 A.M.
FROM PORTER LORING
MASS
10:00 A.M.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
907 W. THEO
Interment in San Fernando Cemetery II.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arturo Villarreal
Lopez Family
September 10, 2012
Mr. Arturo, I remember you as a 5 yr. old, always treating your customers like family. I remember seeing you about a month ago as I made a payment for my sister's cell phone. May God look over your family and give them the strength to move on. God bless you and yours.
Norma Rosales
September 2, 2012
Thank you for all you have done for over 36 years to me and my family! Always very generous! God Bless your family! I light this candle for your beautiful wife and daughter Mary and Lisa!
Jerry Rosales
September 2, 2012
Villarreal family, our deepest condolences from our family to yours! You will be truly missed. You were a very generous man and always kept me busy working projects for you and daughter Lisa. We were neighbors for 36 years. I concidered you a good friend and you will be missed! God Bless your family!
Jerry and Norma Rosales
Mrs. Jose Sanchez Jr. & Family
August 30, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JOSE SANCHEZ JR. & FAMILY
August 30, 2012
May you always find comfort in your memories. Thinking of you at this difficult time. God Bless you.
August 25, 2012
I feel blessed to have been able to know Arturo for over 34 years. His daughter Lisa has been my dearest friend since 3rd grade at St. James. It was so much fun growing up and experiencing so many wonderful times with the Villarreal family. Arturo was so generous and he was always so vibrant and funny and always a man of honor. He and Mary were so kind to invite me along on family trips to Galveston, New Orleans, and New York City. My family could never afford to take me there, but Arturo treated me like family. He also gave me my first job at the Bingo. I always wanted to work at the store too! Arturo taught me about hard work and dedication. You didn't work for Arturo, you worked with Arturo. He worked hard every day and never gave up on life. He did it all for his love of family and community. He will never be replaced. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to the Villarreal family.
With love,
Michelle Garibay- Carey
joe andrade
August 24, 2012
Arturo . U taught me everything about business u were the best remember everyone thought i was yr son it was nice working for u u were a great mentor i always tell everyone i worked for the best. R. I. P.
Paul Elizondo
August 24, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Commissioners Court will adjourn in his honor on September 11, 2012.
August 24, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 24, 2012
I met Mr. Arturo Villarreal and his lovely wife Mary and daugthers, when I was a young girl around 8 or 9 years old. Mr. villarreal was a very nice and generous man, I remember that he would alway let me (fiar/charge) groceries when we needed to, and as i grew older, around 18 years of age, this is when disco was Hot!! and Tejano music was the real thing I got to work at La Fuente Party House/Disco Fantasy, selling the tickets. This is when Little Joe, Monsanto, Jimmy Edwards & Liberty Band and so many other good bands played and La Fuente OMG(so nostalgic) I can just see him now with his big smile, business was booming for him. I pray that Mary and his daughters find comfort in knowing that he is in paradise now with our Heavenly Father. May God Bless you all in this time of grieving.
Antonia Sanchez Cruz(Toni)
joe andrade
August 24, 2012
Arturo i will miss u. U taught me everything about business u were the best remember everyone thought i was yr son it was nice working for u u were a great mentor i always tell everyone i worked for the best. R. I. P.
Margaret Munoz
August 23, 2012
Arturo was always so generous with my parents in any fund raisers they ran for St. James School, St. James Church and later even El Jardin de St. James. He was a very generous man and truly cared about our neighborhood. He will be greatly missed.
August 23, 2012
Ms. Elvia Perez and family
The Perez & Garza family
August 23, 2012
You will be missed,by many and never forgotten an amazing man with an awesome heart our deepest sympathy ...
Goes out to the family
He is at peace now with our heavenly father.....
August 23, 2012
in behave of the lopez family[arthur,marnia, sons and daughters] we are very sorry for your loss.he was a great man and will be missed
August 23, 2012
Thank-you Arturo, you were there for my MOM when you had your store, A&M, and you would let her charge the food until she would get paid. She is now in heaven probably thanking you for helping provide our family w/food from your store. May you Rest in Peace and May God be with the Villarreal Family.
Y.Gonzales
Michael & Priscilla Gagnon
August 23, 2012
To Lisa Marie & extended family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now at this time of grieving. Arturo was a great influence in the Palm Heights neighborhood. He will always be remembered for his kindness & generosity and effortless desire to help the people on our community. May peace be with Arturo and your entire family.
Patricia Rodriguez
August 22, 2012
Mr. Villarreal was a kind and generous man. I will miss his sense of humor and his smile. May you rest in peace.
Debbie Derouin
August 22, 2012
I remember so many wonderful times at the Arturo household. Lots of love, laughter and friendship; you will be missed my dear friend by everyone who was blessed to know you. May you rest in peace Arturo. God Bless ?
Love Debbie (Foxworth) Derouin
August 22, 2012
MY,Heart goes out to all the Villarreal Family, my thoughts of MR. Villarreal are saving our bus money from Lowell middle school, so we could run home right thur barrett st. an stop and get our soda an chips there was mr. villarreal in his white apron, everytime sometimes we didnt have enough money to cover so he would just take what we had usually we were short 05 pennies, he was a great man, even as we were older and started going to dances there he was always there to greet everyone those were the good old days liberty band, augustine ramirez the 70 those were the days may you rest in pease now, and keep everyone dancing up there! mr.& mrs perez
Yolanda & Gino Barrientes
August 22, 2012
I met my Husband of 32yrs at La Fuente, I remember going there and to Disco Fantasy, Thanks for the memories. May You Rest In Peace.
Marvin Rocha
August 22, 2012
Just want to say that the entire Villarreal will be in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Mr V. was a GREAT person and had endless fun/memorable times with him. He will be missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rose Marie Paiz
August 22, 2012
May the light of the Lord shine upon you and may He bless your family with strength during this difficult time. You'll be missed.
Your niece, Rosie
Marie & John B. Smith
August 22, 2012
I remember Arturo well, he was always such a wonderful person. I spent alot of time with my grandparents (William & Elvira Hernandez) and my aunt (Hortencia Hernandez), as a child they lived on E Thompson Place and we were aways at A&M for one thing or another and in later years I would go to his clubs. Always a very generous man with a smile on his face. He will be missed in the neighborhood. May he Rest in Peace.
Robert Gonzales
August 22, 2012
Arturo, like a picture and an old song, the mention of your name will always start a 1000 conversations and bring back a 1000 memories. I still remember the house party at your house behind the store. Thanks for providing a venue for the San Anto sound. My prayers go out to the family and thanks for supporting him on his ventures. Because of him, a memory was created.
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