Eugenio Villegas

Eugenio Villegas, 93, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eusebio and Angela Lara Villegas; his son Librado Villegas; and his granddaughter Kristina L. Villegas.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Maria M. Villegas; his children, Olga (Pablo, Jr.) Benavides, Imelda Villegas, Elisa (Joe) Couturier, Delfina (David) Moreno, Roxanne (Larry) Reyna, Fernando (Laura) Villegas, Omar (Juany) Villegas; brother Raul (Hortencia) Villegas; and his sister Celestina V. Castillo. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren; and other loving relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels, 719 Loring at Cortez from 5 to 9 in the evening. A Rosary will be recited at 7 in the evening.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 14, 2018, departing the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. to Santo Nino Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m.

Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by Fort Sam and Local Post 59.

Pallbearers will be: David Benavides, Gilbert Benavides, Andrew Moreno, Leroy Villegas, Fernando Villegas, and Felix Villegas.

Honorary Pallbearers are: Pablo Benavides III, Galo Benavides, Robert Benavides, Davie Moreno, Justin Villegas, Larry Reyna, Omar Villegas, Jr., Johnny Navarro, Jordan Couturier, and Julian Couturier.

You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels, 719 Loring at Cortez, Laredo, Texas 78040; (956)722-0001.