"It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to Herminia, my daughter Yvonne's grandmother. I feel blessed that several months ago I was able to visit her and share a meal talking and laughing with her. My prayers for strength at this very difficult time for all her family who I love dearly. Sincerely, Linda C. Ivey"
In loving memory of
Herminia Rios Villarreal
January 25, 1924 - February 5, 2024
Herminia (Minnie) Rios Villarreal was born on January 25, 1924, in Yorktown, Texas. Her sun set on February 5th, 2024, in Stevinson, Ca.
She was a woman of many talents, organization, and leadership. She raised a family of six, all born from 1949 to 1959. As a devoted mother she nurtured her children to love each other and God.
Her talents and devotion were applied to sharing her faith with anyone in the communities where she lived throughout the years. She was the lady who established the Primera Iglesia Bautista in Idalou, Texas. Most recently she participated in bible studies and devotionals at the Iglesia Christian Bautista in Newman, Ca. which was named such at the suggestion of Herminia.
Herminia's ministry began with her husband's family in Mission, Texas which includes an ordained minister-Reverend Jesse Trevino. Her ministry continued through her last days praying for each and every one of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchild by name.
Wife of Policarpio Villarreal (previously deceased)
Mother of: Minerva Villarreal Ramsey, Paul Villarreal, Nicanor Villarreal, Antonio Villarreal, Rachel Villarreal, Ruth Villarreal
Mother in-law of Larry Ramsey (deceased), Angela Villarreal, Valerie Villarreal, Julie Villarreal
Grandmother of: Steven Ballez, Yvonne Villarreal, Shanna Villarreal, Paula Villarreal Martinez, Linda Ramsey, Jolene Vigil, Scott Ramsey, Sarah Villarreal Kennedy, James Villarreal
Great-Grandmother of: Timothy Amaya, Cheyenne Amaya, Andrea Vigil, Gabriella Vigil Mooneyham, Savannah Vigil, Gabriel Martinez, Angelica Vigil, Joshua Martinez, Breanna Ballez, Ryan Ballez, Ezekiel Brown, Isaiah Brown, Kaleb Lakew, Ryan Ramsey, Belen Lakew, Remington Ramsey, Cannon Kennedy, Olivia Villarreal, Juliana Villarreal
Great-Great-Grandmother of D'Angelo Vigil
Extended Family: Kari Ballez, Manuel Jackson (deceased), Steve Martinez, Amy Ramsey, Paul Vigil, Jamie Smith
Funeral Services will be held on February 23rd, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel 1840 S. Center St. Los Banos, Ca. 93635. Burial to follow at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery 32053 McCabe Rd. Santa Nella, Ca. 95322
Celebration of life to start following the burial at the Hotel Mission De Oro 13070 CA-33, Santa Nella, Ca. 95322
In lieu of flowers the family requested to order plants from their favorite flower shop (Lee's Floral) in Gustine.