Oralia Villanueva

Oralia Villanueva

Oralia Villanueva, 70, was called to be with our Lord, on March 3rd, 2021 at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, TX. 

Oralia was born in Brownsville, TX, daughter of Consuelo (Rivera) Hernandez and Jose Hernandez.  

She married Ramon Villanueva Jr of Brownsville, TX in Florida in 1971 after a long two-weeks of courtship. Together, they had three sons and one daughter and lived a long, beautiful marriage of 49 years. 

She is remembered for her beautiful smile, sense of humor, positive attitude, strength, and huge heart. Despite her medical condition, Oralia always praised God, listened to praise and worship music, and would say, “I feel good”. 

Oralia was a loving wife, affectionate mother/mother-in-law/grandmother, sister, and a friend to many.  Anyone who knew her, loved her.

Oralia is preceded in death by her parents, Consuelo and Jose Hernandez as well as her beloved father-in-law, Ramon Villanueva.

Left to cherish her memories, is her husband, Ramon Villanueva Jr, sons, San Ramon (Estela) Villanueva, Rolando (Martha) Villanueva, Noe (Deli) Villanueva, and daughter, Janie (John) Villanueva-Garcia; Grandchildren Natalie, Samantha (Rob), Rolando Jr, Angel, Abbygail, Issabel, Israel, Mia and great grandchildren Randy, Emma, Olivia, and Baby Omar, as well as her two best friends, Irma Guevara, and Elida Alvarado (sister).

Visitation will begin Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 6:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Thursday, March 11th, 2021 at 8:30 am with a chapel service at 11 am followed by the burial at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens at 12:30 pm.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rolando Villanueva, San Ramon Villanueva, Noe Villanueva, Angel Villanueva, Rolando Villanueva Jr and John Garcia.

6 Comments

  • Lily Posted March 8, 2021 10:32 pm

    Que Dios traiga consuelo a toda la familia!! La hna.oralia fue miembro de nuestra congregacion por varios años y debido a la enfermedad se ausento pero siguio en nuestros corazones!!

  • Yvonne Torres Posted March 9, 2021 1:51 pm

    Holding you and your family in my prayers

  • Jessica Najera Posted March 9, 2021 3:57 pm

    Janie,

    My deepest condolences on the loss of your cherished mother. Please take solace in knowing that she has made her way back to her eternal home in Heaven.

    Jessica Najera

  • Anonymous Posted March 10, 2021 9:04 pm

    My deepest most heartfelt condolences to the Hernandez family! Sending Love and Prayers for your loss!

  • BC Posted March 10, 2021 9:06 pm

    My deepest most heartfelt condolences to the Hernandez Family! Prayers for healing in this time of sorrow!

  • Lupi Guerrero Posted March 12, 2021 7:01 pm

    My deepest condolences to the family. l knew Oralia since we were kids, it is so sad for me. That l just found out today lovely friend has gone with the Lord. l did not fine out sooner. Rest in peace my dear friend.

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