Mary V. Villarreal
September 12, 1927 ~ August 29, 2020
Mary V. Villarreal, 92 of New Braunfels, passed away quietly on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her daughter's home. She was born on September 12, 1927 in New Braunfels,TX, and is the daughter of the late Martin and Trinidad Villarreal.Mary is survived by her daughter, Yolanda Bradford; her grandsons, Tony Arevalo, and Mark Zamora and his wife Leslie; and great-grandchildren, Raven and Phoenix Arevalo Bradford, and Livvy Zamora. Also surviving is her niece, Maria Elena Gonzales, son-in-law Jimmy Zamora, and many other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Joe J. Villarreal, daughter, Linda Zamora, her grandson, Joe J. Arevalo, and son-in-law, Paul Bradford. She was also the last of her sisters, Eloisa Silva, Dora Ybarra, Celestina Zamora, and brothers, Reyes, Frank, and Julian Villarreal.Mary worked as a floor lady at Dickies Work Clothes Rental Service for over 30 years. Upon retiring, her kind heart and love for children led her to her new occupation of caring and helping parents raise their children while they worked. She then became everyone's "Nana". Her home was always full of love and laughter as the children and parents all became part of her family. She was a quiet, sweet little lady that always had a smile on her face and a kind word for all.As she grew older, she would sit for hours and do embroidery or work on word search puzzles. She showed us how to handle life's tragedies with courage, dignity and prayer; she was our guiding light and left us an example of what unconditional love is all about. She will be greatly missed, but we find comfort that she went to be with her husband on his birthday. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00-9:00 PM with Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM. Cremation will follow. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in New Braunfels with burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Hope Hospice. The family of Mary Villarreal wishes to thank all their family, friends and Hope Hospice for their assistance and support.
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Yolanda and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother Mary. I never had the previlage to meet her but was able to meet Yolanda when visiting my daugher Rachel and her husband Robert who are your next door neighbors. Yolanda you were so kind when I was visiting there so I know you had to have a very kind and caring mother. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. May your mother no longer be in pain and at peace with our Lord.
My Dearest Yolanda, Jimmy and family, it is with deepest condolences that Ray and I hear of your Mother’s passing. My heart weeps, but we know she is with Linda and they are happy. God bless you all and may He be with you during this time of loss. We hold you in our hearts and prayers. All our love, Ray and Ingrid
Yolanda & family. Always sad to loose such a beautiful person. A celebration of her life will be a beautiful celebration. She gave everyone so much love and was very blessed to get so much love in return from each of you. Take the healing one day at a time. God bless each of you. Mrs. Rudy Villarreal (Diana)
Always our Nana! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The sweetest and kindest women. Nana loved me so well and taught me how to love others regardless of their situation. We spent endless hours sitting on the front porch as I played in the dirt and talked the evening away. I will never forgot your love, you meant so much to me. -Love your “shoogie” Riley Wilkie
Nana was a devoted neighbor and babysitter to my daughter Riley. She loved her unconditionally. There has never been a sweeter, kinder and more caring woman than Mary. She touched all of our lives with her kind and caring ways. We were blessed to have known her and will never forget the love and kindness she gave to us. I know she is rejoicing with TaTa in heaven. We love you and will miss you, Nana! Love, Stacy Wilkie