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Frances Villanueva Obituary

San Diego, Calif. - Frances Elizabeth Murallo Villanueva passed away on Oct. 15, 2013, in San Diego, Calif., surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Aug. 5, 1922, in New London, to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Daniels) Bump.

Frances is survived by her husband, Amador Villanueva of San Diego; her children, Alan P. Murallo and wife, Mary, of Mystic, Thomas A. Murallo and wife, Susan, of Waterford, Dolores Namin of Quaker Hill, Gloria Mascardo of New London, Exequiel V. Murallo Jr. and wife, Paula, of Bozrah, Raymond A. Murallo and wife, Beverly, of East Lyme, Ronaldo G. Murallo and wife, Eleanor, of Quaker Hill, Ricardo A. Murallo of Groton, Randy W. Murallo and wife, Alice, of Quaker Hill, Robert D. Murallo of San Diego; 21 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

Frances was predeceased by a son, Ronald L. Murallo; two grandchildren, Victoria Namin and Rudy Namin; and four brothers and seven sisters.

Frances began working in retail sales at the New London Submarine Base Exchange. When she moved to San Diego, she worked for Kmart until her retirement in 1987.

Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family.

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Published by The Day on Oct. 30, 2013.

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November 7, 2013

Aunt Diddy, I will always remember the great times at the lake, and our many boat rides around, the laughter was contagious, you are so loved and will be so dearly missed. Love your great-great niece Jan

November 6, 2013

Cesar y Alicia Ordonez de Lima Peru muy amigos de los Villanueva, desde 1983 donde vivimos como familia y tuvimos el privilegio de tratar a esa maravillosa persona que fue francis "Panchita) para nosotros y nuestros hijos sentimos muy sinceramente su partida, estara gozando de la compania del Sr pues fue una magnifica esposa y amiga , que Dios la tenga en su gloria y nosotros la tendremos por siempre en nuestras oraciones y pensamientos

Maria Bigornia Punzalan

November 4, 2013

Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother she was a beautiful person.

November 4, 2013

To our Mom, Always to remember never to
forget......

Robin Bourne

November 3, 2013

Aunt Diddy, you will be missed, you always made "all" of us feel special.

Senona Raffuse

November 3, 2013

My Condolence to the family. I have not seen aunt Diddy in many years but I do have good memories the last time I've seen her. She is kind and warm hearted person. You'll be missed. R. I. P.

The sisters together

David Bourne

November 3, 2013

Aunt Diddy, You will be missed. I so enjoyed when you visited and got together with your family. The room filled with laughter.

Ann (Maxine) Russell (Medina) Henkel

October 31, 2013

To the Murallo Family
Our condolences to all of you in the death of your mother. May you always remember the wonderful memories.

October 31, 2013

Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our condolences to all the family. Charlie and Pauline Medina Blake, Daytona Beach, Fl

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