Esperanza L. Villanueva

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Esperanza (Hope) Villanueva, who peacefully left us on Monday, June 17th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 22nd, 1937 in Chihuahua, Mexico. Esperanza (Hope) Villanueva lived a life full of love, kindness, and selfless service.

She was born to parents, Elodia and Francisco Leyva. Esperanza (Hope) Villanueva was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Esperanza (Hope) Villanueva is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Atilano Villanueva; her children, Rosa Villanueva, Richard Villanueva, Teresa (Ruben) Villanueva-Mauricio, Josefina (Alfonso) Paramo; her 9 grandchildren, Jorge Jr. Rosas, Belinda (Ray) Rosas-Hendricks, Destiny Starr (Damien) Villanueva-Rosillo, Cristina (Michael) Villanueva-DeGirolamo, Michael (Ashley) Mauricio, Stephanie (Dominic) Villanueva-Ramirez, Julian (Vanessa) Paramo, Donaven, Ivenn Paramo; her 11 great-grandchildren, Bianca (Luis) Rosas-Fuentes, Alex, Jisela, Nevaeh Rosas, Keanu, Diago, Sedia Anai Hendricks, Colton Villanueva, Tysen, Mya Mauricio, Xhenna Ramirez; and 1 great-great-grandchild, Eliana Fuentes.

Esperanza was a Ministra Extraordinaria (Extraordinary Minister) of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Joliet, IL for many years. In 1998 (Esperanza & Atilano) relocated to El Paso, TX where Esperanza attended St. Mark’s Catholic Church, in El Paso, TX. She was an amazing Woman of God, with a servant’s heart. Esperanza’s devotion to her faith and the church was vastly admired throughout the congregation. Esperanza was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She had a passion for cooking, always finding joy in preparing delicious meals for her family and friends. Her kitchen was a place of warmth and creativity, which became family favorites. Esperanza’s love for her family was boundless, and she was known by her family for her warm hugs, laughter and encouraging words.

Esperanza (Hope) Villanueva’s gentle spirit, kind heart, and unwavering love will be deeply missed but forever cherished by all who knew her.

GOD’S GARDEN

“God looked around His garden and He found an empty place.

And then He looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain.

He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb,

So, He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered, “Peace be thine.”

It broke our hearts to lose you. But you didn’t go alone,

For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.”

Visitation will be held 5PM to 9PM on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, at Funeral Del Angel Evergreen East, 12400 East Montana Ave., El Paso, 79938 with rosary being recited at 6PM.

Chapel Service will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 27th, 2024 with interment/committal service at 11:00 AM also at Evergreen Cemetery East, 12400 East Montana Ave., El Paso 79938.