Gabriel “Shorty” Villanoueva, Jr., 82, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on October 22, 2016, in Port Arthur, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Anita Green, of First United Methodist Church in Silsbee, Texas. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 14, 1934, he was the son of Gabriel Villanoueva, Sr. and Clarise Santiny Villanoueva. Shorty honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corp and the United States Air Force. He worked as a pipefitter for Gulf Oil Corp./Chevron.
He was preceded in death by his parents; family, Joseph and Callie Edgerton; siblings, Frances DeLaCruz, Ruby Kennedy, Marvalene Hutchens, Barbara Holmes, Betty Tarver, Peggy Moore, Jodie Edgerton, Johnny Edgerton, Charles Edgerton, and Robert Edgerton; brother-in-law, Joseph LeLeux and wife, Wilberta; and sister-in-law, Theresa Leblanc.
Shorty is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Velma Villanoueva; children, David Villanoueva and wife Phyllis, of Bridge City and Ronald Villanoueva, of Mauriceville; granddaughter, Caitlin Villanoueva; great-grandson, Joshua Loyd Rutledge; step-grandchildren, Tracey Matney and husband Richard, Matthew Broussard and wife Cassie, and Michael Broussard and wife Carly; siblings, James Edgerton, Jackie Edgerton and wife Juanita, and Donald Ray Edgerton and wife, Lupe; and numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren, and other family members.
Pallbearers will be Blaine Goins, Richard Temple, Korey Temple, Phillip Edgerton, Matt Steele, Jimmy Mills, Richard LeLeux, and Dallen Tarver. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Bridge City Lions Club.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Wesley Palmer, Dr. Dia Abochamh, Dr. Michael Keller, along with the nurses and staff at the DuBuis Hospital in Port Arthur.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Bridge City Lions Club at 116 Rosehurst, Bridge City, TX 77611.
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Anonymous
October 27, 2016
Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Gabriel "Shorty" Villanoueva Jr..
Claybar Funeral Home
October 27, 2016
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Ginger Moss Mckinzie
October 25, 2016
Sending love and prayers from Ginger Moss McKinzie, Barney Moss and Craig Moss. We have always thought of you all as family. Shorty will be missed greatly. He was one of the best men I have ever known. Barney enjoyed their years in the Lions Club together. Love you Miss Velma, David an Family and Ronald :heart:
Becky Day
October 25, 2016
Mrs. V, We are so sorry to read this news. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God give you strength and comfort in the days to come. Sending prayers and love your way. The Days Mike, Becky, Olivia, Brandon & Emily
Al Wilson
October 24, 2016
Shorty taught me the finer points on roller skating, we spent many evenings in the Orangefield skating rink. Everyone was amazed at the skills he had on skates.