Rodney Ben Villegas, (Uncle Buck or TuTu), was born on May 20, 1960, in Bakersfield, CA. He was a longtime resident of Hollister. He is survived by his wife Delia Correa Villegas of 22 years; daughters Melissa Lovato of Utah, Rosie Villegas of Los Banos, and Venessa Villegas of Hollister. He also was a surrogate father to Evelyn Correa Sifuentez, Christina Correa, Toleen Gonzales and Erica Sanchez, all of Hollister – although he would have supported many more. He was a wonderful grandfather to Elias Villegas and Anthony Guttirez. He was godfather to Nora E. Ureno. He was the brother of Richard Villegas, (Beckey), Rosemary Painter, Erminia M. Dorial, Linda Williams, (Thomas), Joanne Kellogg, (Danny), Janet Schrichfield, (Paul), Juanita Villegas, Billy Villegas, and Rickey Villegas, (Lena). A brother-in-law to Robert, Javier, and Catarino Correa Jr, Mario Correa, (Janice), Jessie Correa, (Victoria), Tonny Correa, (Rosie), Lupe Salcido, Esperanza Martinez, (Henry), Elida Avila, (Bobby), and Antonia Correa, the wife of the late Arturo Correa. A loving son-in-law of Consuelo Correa. He is survived by 69 nieces and nephews, 109 great-nieces and great- nephews, and his pets Rocky, Kizzi, and Jayla. Rodney loved his family very much. He enjoyed spending time with everyone. He loved to go fishing, camping, and watching TV, but most of all just being around his family. Rodney was a HUGE RAIDER FAN!! Please feel free to wear any Raider attire to his services. All other teams colors are welcome also. Rodney was employed at Leatherback Industries for 22 years and presently worked for Maggoria Drilling Co. He was a member of Sacred Heart/St.Benedict Parishes, and Teamsters Local #287 and Local #3.
Visitation will be at Grunnagle Ament Nelson Funeral Home on Sunday, Aug. 26th from 1 P.M. until 8 P.M. with the rosary recited at 7 P.M. Family and friends will leave the mortuary Monday at 9:15 A.M. for a 10 A.M. Mass at Sacred Heart Church, with the interment at Calvary Cemetery. Donations are preferred to the Cancer Society in Rodney’s name.
