Mrs. Hilaria “Lala“ Villarreal 89  was called to her final flight home where she was taken by  Angels into the arms of our Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2003.

She was born on January 14, 1914 in Huisachi, Texas. 

Mrs. Villarreal was preceded in death by her parents; Gregorio Cantu and Emilia Gonzales and her loving husband Leopoldo Villarreal Sr.  Lala enjoyed baking, sewing needle point and spending quality time with her family.  Mrs. Villarreal was a member of the Woodmen of The World and served as secretary and was a Precinct Judge for Bee County. 

She is survived by one daughter; Mrs. Irma ( Alfonso ) Tijerina of Beeville, Texas, four sons; Leo Villarreal of San Antonio,Texas, Anthony (Elizabeth) Villarreal of Houston, Texas, Jesse (Vivian) Villarreal of Richmond, Texas and Johnny (Dolores) Villarreal of Stafford, Texas, One sister; Zoila Barrera of Kingsville, Texas, one brother; Bonifacio Cantu of Corpus Christi, Texas, 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. 

Rosary was held on Monday, January 20, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. at Trevino Funeral Home. Mass of Resurrection was held on Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church with Rev. Richard Gonzales officiating.  Interment was followed at Beeville Memorial Park.  Pallbearers were Kris Villarreal, John Tijerina, Michael Villarreal, Albert Tijerina, David Villarreal and Anthony “Tony” Villarreal. 

We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go,
we take a little of each other everywhere our hearts go.