Arthur Villanueva

Arthur C. Villanueva, our Brother, a Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin and Friend, was born on July 28, 1952 in Austin Texas and passed away on July 21, 2014 at the age of 61.

Preceded in death by his Soul Mate; Sandra Ybarra, His Parents; Leon and Amelia Villanueva, Nephew; Chilo Rodriguez, Brother-in-Laws; Cecilio Rodriguez, Albert Ruiz and Ruben Aleman.

Survived by a Son; Shannon, Step-Son; Adrian and several Grandchildren. Arthur is also survived by his Siblings; Cirilo, Felis, Margaret, Manuel, Gloria, Pam, Jose, Minerva, Stella, Elizabeth and Paul Villanueva and a Host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and dear friends.

Arthur was a very quiet and humble person, with a kind personality, with a skill of Carpentry, which he left behind at several family and friends residences. For most of His life, he gave of himself, anything from his labor, tasks, repairs, building, etc., to sharing his personal belongings and gifts to others.

His family is left to cherish the fond memories of a reserved and quiet man who loved fishing down by a river, stream, lake , dam or waterway. Some of his Nephews and Grandchildren share the same love and passion of fishing.

His family knows that the day will come when Our Heavenly Father will call upon each and everyone of us to join Arthur and Our Parents in Heaven. The fond and loving memories of Arthur gives us strength, comfort and peace to love and cherish his memory forever.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 9:30am with Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00am at St. Julia's Catholic Church. A Fellowship with Family and Friends will be held after the services at the Moose Lodge on E.M. Franklin St.