Elodia J. Villarreal, 93, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on, Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lilia J. Molina, son in law, Johnny Moreno, and great-granddaughter, Aria Calvo.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 66 years, Rene Natividad Villarreal, children; Elodia I. Villarreal, Elva V. (Gregorio) Cantu, Rene Villarreal, Emma V. (+ Johnny) Moreno, four grandchildren; Michelle (Gerardo) Calvo, Greg Cantu IV, Shania L. Cantu, Derrek S. Cantu, and great-grandchildren; Ava, Alexandria, and Giovanni Calvo; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and friends.
Elodia dedicated her life to being a loving wife and an incredible mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her sense of humor would bring a smile to anyone’s face, even in hard times. Her passion to family was one of her many traits. She gave her heart to family. She will be greatly missed and will forever live in our hearts and minds. We love you mom.
The Villarreal family will be receiving condolences on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in the Angelus Chapel at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A Rosary will be officiated at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services. A chapel service will be held at 9:30 am. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rene Villarreal, Gregorio Cantu III, Greg Cantu IV, Derrek S. Cantu, Eddie Molina, and Gerardo Calvo.
The family would like to extend their most heartfelt gratitude to: Dr. Norberto Alvarez, Dr. Joseph Camero, and the nurses and staff at the Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com
Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Rosary 7:00 pm
Date: Friday, May 5, 2023
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Chapel Service
Date: Friday, May 5, 2023
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.
RIP Tia hermosa She was always so welcoming to us when we were kids a beautiful smile and laughter I will always keep you and my cousins and Tio in my prayers You are truly missed Our deepest condolences ???
In memory of Elodia J. Villarreal, SYLVIA CASTANO lit a candle
Nuestro mas sentido pèsame a toda la familia. Con todo nuestro cariño. Descanse en paz???
My deepest condolences to the family Villarreal,Calvo and Cantu may God have her in his heavenly kingdom she will greatly missed
Our condolences to the Family from the Aguilar/ Mercado family my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
My wela was the sweetest, most loving woman on Earth. She was also the funniest. She was the epitome of selfless, I don’t think I ever saw her do something that wouldn’t benefit others. She shaped me into the woman I am today and I have all these little pieces of myself that I accredit to her. I will miss giggling with her in the corner when a room tensed up. I will miss her maldcions and all her little sayings. I will miss driving away and seeing her bless the car. I will forever hold every memory I have of her close to my heart. Te quiero mucho welita y te voy a extrañar tanto. Gracias por todo.
Mamita dame fuerza para seguir...te quiero y extraño demasiado, siempre fuiste un buen ejemplo para todos, nos diste todo y más I love you ma ❤️??
Welita fuiste una gran mujer me enseñaste ser fuerte y luchar en la vida la mujer k soy ahora es gracias a ti! Gracias x todo el tiempo k nos diste tu amor y cariño te queremos mucho hoy y siempre nos despedimos ahora pero tenemos la esperanza de la Resurrección nos veremos pronto. Te amo welita hoy y siempre! - Michelle & Gerardo Calvo Family
My heart goes out to tio Rene and my cousins during this difficult time. Tia Elodia left beautiful memories that I will always cherish. She was a wonderful cook who made dozens of tamales and bunuelos during Christmas time and shared them with family and friends. I will greatly miss her unending love, generosity and kindness. Wishing my cousins and tio much Love and comfort.
Momma, thank you for dedicating your ENTIRE life to us. We are truly blessed to have had you in our lives. Your mischievous ways and sense of humor will be missed more than words could ever say. I love you mom. I’m hurting because a part of me still wanted you to stay a little longer ??? but I am happy that I stayed with you when you most needed me. Until we meet again momma ❤️ PS— I know the showers we just received were because you probably are cleaning up there in heaven!
My deepest condolences. I remember when I was a young girl you were so kind to all of us. You will be greatly missed. Tia my you rest in peace.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.