Elena H Villarreal

The family of Elena H. Villarreal will celebrate her life of 75 years as she has passed to her eternal resting place with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Elena H. Villarreal, 75, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

Elena Villarreal was born in Balmorhea, Texas on May 30, 1946 to the late Felipe Hernandez and Juanita Pacheco. She lived in Balmorhea and Saragosa, Texas until she married and moved to Odessa, Texas where she lived for the rest of her life. She married Juan Castillo and had four children before he passed away on July 16, 1969. She later married Antonio Villarreal and had a son; they were married for many years. She earned her GED and later went on to receive an Associate’s degree from Odessa College. Elena had a tremendous work ethic and worked for Baker Hughes for many years until her retirement working in quality control and inventory. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and praying the Rosary with her sisters every day. She enjoyed attending church at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Odessa and sponsoring a child abroad.

Our mother, Elena, was a wonderful soul who was loved by many and will be greatly missed. We will miss her smile, her sense of humor, and most of all, the unconditional love she showed us all. She was widowed at a young age, so she worked tirelessly to provide for her family. She was also strong in her Catholic faith and looked forward to rejoicing in the Lord and reuniting with her family members up in heaven. We are heartbroken that she is no longer with us, but joyful that she is resting in peace. We love you, Mom!

Elena Villarreal is survived by her children, Adolfo Castillo (Anabel), Dalia Benavides (Raul), Leticia Gutierrez (Hector), Marco Villarreal (Sonia); sisters, Amparo Galindo (Rey), Oralia Tavarez, Carol Mendez and Mendez sisters 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other friends and family.

Elena Villarreal is preceded in death by George Castillo (Son), Juan Castillo (Spouse), Juanita Mendez (Mother), Felipe Hernandez (Father), Balente Mendez (Brother), Maria Lopez (Sister), Carolina Luna (Sister)

On Thursday February 10th, 2022 Rosary will followed by memorial service at 2pm at St. Anthony Catholic Church 1321 W Monhans ., Odessa, Texas 79763

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation in Elena Villarreal’s honor to the local SPCA or The Parkinson’s Foundation.

The family of Elena Villarreal wishes to thank all of the family members who called to visit and check on Elena during her difficult time, and Solaris Hospice of Llano for their help with her comfort care.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.odessafuneralhome.com for the Villarreal family.