Basilio "Bache" S. Villanueva

Basilio Silva Villanueva “Bache”, 73, of New Braunfels, Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born to Guillermo Villanueva and Varta Silva Villanueva in Fentress, Texas on August 29, 1948.

He worked at Mission Valley Mills for 30 years and was a part-time mechanic at home. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, was a wonderful dancer and always a great host. His main priority in life was his children. He was dearly loved by all his family and friends. So many great memories.

He is survived by wife, Antonia S Villanueva; son: Basilio S Villanueva, Jr.; grandson, Anthony Villanueva; great grand daughter, Avery Villanueva; granddaughter, Gabriella Villanueva; great grand son, Noah Villanueva; daughter, Mary Lu Storie husband Ruben; grandsons, Ruben James, Zachary Taylor, Jordan Daniel; granddaughters, Laura Marie Kinsfather; great grand son, Noah; and Samantha Lynn Flores husband OJ; great-grandsons, Anthony, Zayden, Ollie; great-granddaughters, Abby Victoria Leigh Storie; daughter, Irene Hernandez; grandson, Leroy Zavala; great granddaughter, Leah Zavala; grandson, John Daniel Zavala wife Elizabeth; great grandsons Joshua, Andrew, John Daniel Jr. and Adrian; grandson, Guadalupe Lagunas Sr.; great grand daughters, Emily and Isabella; granddaughter, Jenna Rae Cervantes husband Chris; great granddaughters, Mallory Quinn and Ethena; daughter, Belinda Medina husband Geno Medina; great grandson, Enzo Medina wife Bella Dia Medina; daughter, Jessica Garza husband Ernest Garza; grand daughter, Lauren Galvan husband Frank; Great grandsons, Gabriel and Roman; great granddaughter, Elena; grandson, Jonathan Ray Garza and wife, Selena; great grandson, Jace; great granddaughter, Scarlett Rae; grandson Ernest John Garza Jr.; daughter Julianna Villanueva Saucedo husband Arnulfo; grand sons, Oscar Barboza, III and Arnulfo Saucedo, III; brother, Guillermo Villanueva and wife Yolanda; sister, Juanna Granado and husband Juan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guillermo and Bertha Villanueva; and great grandchild, Angel Ray Garza.

Public Visitation will begin 5:00 PM Thursday at Zoeller Funeral Home with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Friday, September 24, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Ralainirina Francois Rakotovoavy, M.S.F.- celebrant. Burial will follow in Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. Pall-bearers are: Enzo Medina, Leroy Zavala, Jr. Oscar Barboza, III, Ernest John Garza, Jr., Anthony Villanueva and Zachary Storie; Honorary Pall-bearers are: Joshua Bennett and Ruben Ybarra.