SSG. Jose A. Villarreal Sr., U.S. Army, Retired of Live Oak, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the age of 66. Jose was born on October 16, 1946 in Laredo, Texas to Adalberto and Antonia Villarreal. He is survived by his sons, Jose Villarreal Jr., Juan J. Villarreal and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Alexis N. Villarreal, Aden L. Villarreal, Ashton Villarreal, Madison Villarreal; ex-wife, Maria Thornton; brothers and sisters, Elva and Roberto Avila, Hector M. Villarreal, Mary and Larry Kotrla, Sara and late Julian Avalos, Adalberto and Myda Villarreal, Arturo and Rosa Villarreal, Jorge and Carmen Villarreal.A visitation will be held on Tuesday April 9, 2013 from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM with a funeral service starting at 12:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Juan Villarreal.