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Elsa- Mr. Juan Villanueva Alvarado, 52, of Elsa, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2025. Mr. Juan Villanueva was a hardworking man whose quiet strength and steady presence will forever be remembered by those who loved him.
A devoted husband and father, Juan raised his stepchildren as his own, giving them not only guidance but unconditional love. He found peace and joy in the simple pleasures of life-especially riding his tractor and bailing hay, where he felt most at home on the land.
Though he was a quiet man, his family always knew the depth of his love. He expressed it not so much in words, but in the countless ways he provided, cared for, and stood by them.
Juan is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Martha Cantu, his stepchildren, Baldemar Cantu, Roberto Cantu, Homero Cantu, Jose Luis Cantu, his brothers; Tranquilino Villanueva, Abelino Villanueva, Feliz Villanueva, Jose Villanueva, Isidro Villanueva, his sisters; Inez Villanueva, and Maria Villanueva. He will be dearly missed and forever cherished.
Visitation will be held on September 29, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Eternal Light Funeral Home. Mr. Juan Villanueva will have visitation on September 30, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Eternal Light Funeral Home. Mr. Juan Villanueva will celebrate a funeral mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. with burial for follow at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Weslaco, Texas. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Eternal Light Funeral Home of Elsa, TX.
El Sr. Juan Villanueva Alvarado, de 52 años, de Elsa, Texas, falleció el 25 de septiembre de 2025. El Sr. Juan Villanueva era un hombre trabajador cuya fuerza tranquila y presencia constante serán recordadas para siempre por quienes lo amaron.
Un esposo y padre devoto, Juan crio a sus hijastros como si fueran suyos, dándoles no solo orientación sino amor incondicional. Encontró paz y alegría en los placeres simples de la vida, especialmente montando su tractor y sacando heno, donde se sentía más a gusto en la tierra.
Aunque era un hombre tranquilo, su familia siempre supo la profundidad de su amor. Lo expresó no tanto con palabras, sino en las innumerables formas en que las proporcionó, cuidó y las defendió.
A Juan le sobreviven su amada esposa de 16 años, Martha Cantú, sus hijastros, Baldemar Cantú, Roberto Cantú, Homero Cantú, José Luis Cantú, sus hermanos; Tranquilino Villanueva, Abelino Villanueva, Feliz Villanueva, José Villanueva, Isidro Villanueva, sus hermanas; Inez Villanueva y María Villanueva. Lo extrañaremos mucho y lo apreciaremos para siempre.
El velorio se llevará a cabo el 29 de septiembre de 2025 de 1:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. con un Rosario a las 7:00 p.m. en la Funeraria Eternal Light. El Sr. Juan Villanueva tendrá velorio el 30 de septiembre de 2025 de 9:00 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. en la Funeraria Eternal Light. El Sr. Juan Villanueva celebrará una misa fúnebre en la Iglesia Católica del Sagrado Corazón a la 1:00 p.m. y el entierro seguirá en el cementerio Highland Memorial Park en Weslaco, Texas. Los arreglos funerarios han sido confiados al cuidado de Eternal Light Funeral Home de Elsa, TX.
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