Entered into rest in Hollister. He was born in Moss Beach, CA and lived in Hollister for 60 years. He is a 1951 graduate of San Benito High School and worked for the local canneries for over 40 years as a printer and warehouseman. He married his wife, Ninfa in April of this year and attended St. Benedict’s Church. He was member of Teamsters Union Local 890, was a past fish and game commissioner and enjoyed woodworking, birdwatching, dogs and wolves and western movies. He was an avid 49ers fan. He is survived by his wife, Ninfa Villa of Hollister, his children and their spouses, Randy and Susan Villa of Hollister, Cindy and Bart Lander of Mountain Home, ID, Hector and Bronwyen Acosta of San Francisco, Kim and Juan Gorena of Hollister and Kevin Crum of Hollister, his brother and sister, Rudolph “Bud” Villa of Atascadero and Sue Whittle, his grandchildren, Rosalie Lander, Elizabeth Villa, Devon Acosta, Heather, Holly, Zach and Nich Escobar and Bradley, Joshua, Amanda and Patrick Webb, his great grandchildren, Sydney Campos, Chloe Maxey, Michael Maxey III and Isaac Crum. He is also survived by his cousin in Half Moon Bay, Betty Villa and is preceded in death by his father and mother, Florentino “Fred” and Gladys Villa.
Friends can pay their respects on Thursday, Nov. 8th from 12:00 noon until 9:00 PM at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. The Rosary will be at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. The Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Friday at Sacred Heart Church. Friends can gather at the funeral home at 9:30 AM for a procession to the church. Interment will follow the Mass at the IOOF Cemetery.
A reception will follow the services at the home of Randy and Susan Villa, 1615 Sausalito Dr. Hollister.
Donations are preferred to The American Diabetes Association in memory of Mr. Villa.
