At 76 years old, Aristeo Villanueva  peacefully left us on Sunday,  January 7 2024, while comforted by the presence of one of his loving daughter's and Loving Wife.  He has been gently called to join our heavenly father.  We hold onto the memories and the joy he brought into our lives, even as we mourn this immeasurable loss.

Aristeo was Born on September 3, 1947 in Chapman Ranch in Texas to Carlos Villanueva Sr.  and Maria Sanchez. He will always be remembered for the Love he had for God and the great Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe.  He loved sight seeing, fishing, hiking, camping anything to do with Nature.

He is proceeded in death by his Parents Carlos Villanueva Sr.  and  Maria Sanchez. His Brothers Celestino Villanueva, Julian  Villanueva Sr., Carlos Villanueva Jr. and San Juan Villanueva. His Sisters Connie Ovalle, Viviana Villanueva.  He is survived by his Wife Lydia Villanueva and Daughters Valerie V. Croteau, Monica Villanueva and Lydia M. Villanueva. Also his Daughters from previous civil marriage Maria Elena Carsares, Sylvia Gonzalez and Corina Villanueva. His Sons Martin Benavides and Eddie Fuentes. He has 18 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; His Brother Marcelino Villanueva and His Sisters Amelia Puente, Maria Reyes, Ysidra Villanueva, Pilar Juarez and Edelmira Villanueva and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and their families.

Aristeo enjoyed faithfully serving  Our Lord. He was a Parishioner at Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity in Corpus Christi Tx.
The family appreciates all the condolences and kind words during this difficult time. He will be dearly missed. A Special Thank You to Mr. Michael Rios, Priest Fr. Lamberto Melchor Moreno, SST

Pallbearers:Candelario DeLeon-Gonzalez Sr
Jerry Gonzalez, Christopher Nino, Douglas Kuypers, Robert Santos, Kameron Kuypers

Public visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Guardian funeral home chapel at 5922 Crosstown in Corpus Christi, Texas.  A Holy rosary and Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Church on 4421 Carroll Ln. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Coastal Bend State Veterans cemetery 9974 I.H. 37 North Access Rd. at 1:00 p.m.