Andres "Andy" Villarreal

Andres Andy Villarreal, 83, entered into the eternal rest of Jesus Christ, on May 14, 2013, in Paducah, Kentucky.

Andy, a native of Brownsville, Texas, was predeceased by his parents, Inez and Jose Villarreal, and brother, Jose Villarreal. He moved to Paducah, Kentucky in 2002 to live with his sisters, Concepcion Concha Villarreal and Lydia Leonard, both of whom preceded Andy in death.

He is survived by his two sisters and their spouses: Connie and Albert Bielke, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Inez and James Rush, of Williston, Vermont. He leaves loving memories to be cherished by multigenerational nieces and nephews and their families, including: Albert Bielke Jr. of Corpus Christi, TX children: Valerie Bielke Roel and Thomas Bielke, Richard Bielke of Yuma, AZ children: Christopher, Erica, and Elena Bielke, Michael and Sandra Bielke of New Braunfels, TX U.S. Army P.F.C. Alana Rae Bielke, and Carl Bielke of Corpus Christi, TX children: Carl, David, and Eric Bielke Margaret and Brian Dillingham of Houston, TX children: Grayson and Avery Dillingham Patricia Villarreal of Milwaukee, WI and Carmen Villarreal of Boerne, TX Adrianna and Clara Villarreal Larry and Laura Leonard of Houston, TX Gillian Leonard and Dr. Larry and Laura Skinner of Paducah, KY children: Blair, Michelle, Nathan, Wesley, and Carey Skinner.

Andy maintained a devotion to church and daily mass and spent most of his active life in Brownsville serving as a sacristan for the Immaculate Conception Cathedral and as a member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked for the original Walgreens in downtown Brownsville and for the Brownsville Independent School District, before retiring in 1999. This verse from Proverbs 22:4 summarizes Andys life best, By humility and fear of the Lord are riches, honor and life.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013 in the East Chapel at DarlingMouser Funeral Home with the recitation of the holy rosary at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, 1218 East Jefferson St. Committal services will follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Monday, May 20, 2013
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Monday, May 20, 2013
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

Immaculate Conception Cathedral
1218 E. Jefferson St.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Buena Vista Burial Park
5 McDavitt Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78521