Jose "Joe"

A. Villarreal Jr.

Jose "Joe" A Villarreal, Jr.

October 12, 1938 – December 8, 2024

Joe always offered a smile and never met a stranger. To know him was to love him. He was a father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, padrino (Mino), compadre, friend, mentor, golfer, and community leader, just to name a few.

Joe A. Villarreal, Jr, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in San Antonio, TX. Joe was born on October 12, 1938 to Consuelo (Chapa) (deceased)and Jose A Villarreal, Sr. (deceased) in Port Isabel, TX. and raised in Harlingen.

He was a magnetic force. People gravitated towards him and he accepted all. He was always willing to B-B-Q especially for fundraisers (I.e, Quarterback Club, HHS Band, Knights of Columbus, Catholic churches, and large family gatherings as he was 1 of 12 children). If you were around Joe, you were guaranteed to laugh because he had great jokes and/or great story for you.

Joe was married to the love of his life Dora for 67 years. Their love persevered through both good and difficult times. He was a loving father to Amanda and Joel; moreover, a wonderful grandfather that cherished his five grandchildren, Andrea, JoAnn, James, Jenna and JoRae. They were his pride and joy.

As a professional, Joe owned J&A Barbershop, then owned SeaLand Insurance Agency and ultimately being a commercial realtor. Joe was a happy and fun-loving man. His memory will live in the hearts of all who know and love him.

He is preceded in death by his siblings, Noe Villarreal, Nora V. Briones, Oscar Villarreal, Rita V. Yzquierdo, Ruby V. Navarette, & Ruben Villarreal.

Joe leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife, Dora (Castillo) Villarreal; two children, Dr. Amanda Villarreal and Joel Villarreal; five grandchildren, Andrea, JoAnn, James, Jenna, and JoRae; siblings, Librada Rodriguez, Mary Hall, Janie V. Rodriguez, Frank Villarreal, & Elizabeth V. Poarch, and a host of other family members.

Honored to serve has his pallbearers will be James Villarreal (grandson); nephews, Jacob Navarette, Frank Villarreal, Howard Villarreal, Javier Rodriguez, Rick Weaver, and Godson Anthony Farias. Honorary pallbearers: Billy Canales and Pablo Bazan.

Joe was dearly loved and will be missed by all.

Visitation will begin on Friday December 13, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A funeral procession will depart Trinity Funeral Home on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian burial to St. Anthony Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in La Feria, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the Family of Jose A. Villarreal, Jr. has asked that donations please be made to Ride Connect Texas, a 501 C3 Nonprofit Organization, in memory of Jose A. Villarreal, Jr. www.rideconnecttexas.org as the PayPal link.

With love and remembrance, The Family of Jose "Joe" A. Villarreal, Jr.'s funeral arrangements are entrusted to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home at 1002 East Harrison Ave. in Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us with any questions at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com