Juan Villarreal

Juan Villarreal was 89 years old when he passed away on September 27, 2021 in Albuquerque NM. He was born on June 24, 1932 to Alfredo Villarreal and Mariana Rocha in Coahuila, Mexico. He married Florinda Campos on January 14, 1951 in Candela, Coahuila Mexico. In 1960 with the help of his wife’s grandfather, Juan relocated his young family to a ranch north of Roswell where he dreamed of a better life. He worked in agriculture until he decided to learn a new skill; shearing sheep. Juan found that he was very adept at this new skill and because it was very profitable he built this into a business of his own. He ran this business until he retired. Juan was a member of Iglesia Bautista El Calvario for 48 years where he served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, lead deacon, and home bible study teacher. Juan served his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and led many to Christ. Juan was never one to sit and watch television, instead you could find him outdoors working in his garden, gathering pecans or tending to his animals. He instilled this hard work ethic to all of his eight children. After dinner he would read and study his bible before he went to bed. Juan also enjoyed having family gatherings at his home. Not only would he invite family members, but he would also invite those less fortunate to join his family for a meal. His home was always open to anyone who was in need. In his late years, Juan relocated to Albuquerque to live with his eldest daughter Dora Shores and her husband Mike Shores. He enjoyed his final years spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who would often come to visit him. Juan is survived by his eight children: Juan Villarreal Jr. and wife Teresa of Abilene, Jose Luis Villarreal and wife Patricia of Las Cruces, Dora Elia Shores and husband Mike of Albuquerque, Javier Villarreal of Albuquerque, Viola Martinez and husband Magdiel of Roswell, Letty Martinez and husband Arturo of Rio Rancho, Marci VandenBout and husband Larry of Dexter, and Joel Villarreal of Albuquerque; grandchildren: Roberto Villarreal, Eric Villarreal, Juan Villarreal III and wife Deisy, Lori Villarreal, Joey Villarreal and wife Tiana, Jeremy Shores and wife Spring, Jason Shores, Jennifer Shores, Jamie Shores, Mariana Mitchell and husband Gerald, Megan Shores, Josh Martinez and wife Mryna, Jacob Martinez and fiancé Ashlee Cable, Justin Martinez, Marisa Martinez, Dominic Martinez, Timothy VandenBout and fiancé Amy Sanchez, Lawrence VandenBout and wife Meghan. Alisa Villarreal and wife Ann, Michaela Villarreal, Joel Villareal, and Xavier Villarreal; great-grandchildren: Roberto Jr, Isai, Malachi, Micah, Judah, Belen, Diego, Abigail, Noah, Christina, Adriana, Gabriel, Christian, Alexa, Liana, Jake, Luke, Kate, Zach, Maddy, Michaela, Jonathan, Rhiannon, Sean, Acacia, Sarina, Desmond, Amaya, Jonah, Luna, Arabella, Jaxen, Vivienne, and AnaMaria; siblings: Victorino, Oscar, Osvaldo, Siria, Ezequiel, Mario, and Rosalinda. Pallbearers: Eric Villarreal, Juanito Villarreal, Joey Villarreal, Josh Martinez, Jacob Martinez, Justin Martinez, Timothy VandenBout, Lawrence VandenBout, Joel Villarreal Honorary Pallbearers: Roberto Villarreal, Juanito Villarreal, Xavier Villarreal, and Dominic Martinez. Juan was preceded in death by his parents: Alfredo Villarreal, Mariana Rocha; wife, Florinda Villareal; and his siblings Fernando, Elyda, Alfredo and Roberto. The viewing for Juan is scheduled for Friday, October 1, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 pm at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home, Roswell NM. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at El Calvario Baptist Church with Eugene De Los Santos of El Calvario Baptist, officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery, Roswell, NM. There will be a reception luncheon immediately following the graveside service at El Calvario fellowship hall, 600 East Tilden, Roswell, NM. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Juan’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. Juan’s tribute was written in his honor by his family.

Juan Villarreal

June 24, 1932 - September 27, 2021