Rene N. Villarreal, 92, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Sunday, October 19th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elodia J. Villarreal, parents, Silverio and Esperanza Villarreal, brothers, Armando Villarreal, Heriberto Villarreal (Pola), Silverio Villarreal (Olga), and Ruben Villarreal, sisters, Consuelo V. Preciado and Esperanza V. Martinez (Juan Jr.), sister-in-law Lilia Molina (Procopio), nephew, Sergio Molina, son-in-law, Johnny Moreno, great-granddaughter, Aria Calvo and great-grandson, Gregorio Cantu V.
Left to cherish his memory are children; Elodia I. Villarreal, Elva V. (Gregorio) Cantu, Rene Villarreal Jr, Emma V. (+ Johnny) Moreno, four grandchildren; Michelle (Gerardo) Calvo, Greg (Crystal) Cantu IV, Shania L. Cantu, Derrek S. Cantu, and great-grandchildren; Ava, Alexandria, Giovanni Calvo, and Mia Cantu, sister, Elba Villarreal, brother-in- law Fredrico Preciado; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and friends.
Rene dedicated his life to being a loving husband and a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Rene lit up every room he entered, always ready with a joke and eager to bring laughter to those around him. Even in the toughest of times, he stood strong – his courage unwavering. He worked hard to provide for his family yet remained deeply present in the lives of all his loved ones. Rene will be deeply missed, but his spirit, warmth and unwavering dedication will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
The Villarreal family will be receiving condolences on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, in the Angelus Chapel at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 8:00am – 10:00 am. A Mass will be officiated at 10:30 at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rene Villarreal Jr, Gregorio Cantu III, Greg Cantu IV, Derrek S. Cantu, Gerardo Calvo, Carlos Gonzalez, Hector Molina and Marco Gonzalez.
A sincere thank you to Emma V. Moreno, Rene’s daughter, who lovingly cared for him during his final years.
The family would like to extend their most heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Norberto Alvarez and Dr. Joseph Camero.
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
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