Alfredo Villanueva Villamor

Alfredo “Fred” Villamor was born in Paranaque, Philippines. He was the son of Hermogenes M Villamor and Anicita Villanueva. He graduated from St. Andrew’s Catholic High School and proudly joined the United States Navy. He earned the honor of Master Chief Culinary Specialist and retired in1989.

Fred was an accomplished leader and earned the prestigious NEY award twice, once aboard the USS McKee at Point Loma, CA and while stationed at NAS Pensacola.

He was of Catholic faith and was chosen to join the seminary in the Philippines but wanted to carry on the Villamor name. He was lovingly known as Alfredo, Freddie, Big Fred, Bumbay, Filipino Elvis, Lolo, and Mahal.

Fred was always learning and self taught himself to become an avid artist, ice sculptor, perfect bowler, and an accomplished crooner serenading many at weddings, special events and Karaoke. His favorite poem was “Be the Best of Whatever you are “ by Douglas Malloch. This was his life mantra….always do your best and that served him well throughout his life.

He will be remembered for many things but all would say most for his big heart and providing for his family in the States and in the Philippines.

He is survived by his wife, Lainy Villamor, Children - Fred Villamor Jr and Anicita “Anne” Villamor Dyson (Scott Dyson) Grandchildren, Justin T Dyson, Jake T Dyson and Emily Lauren Opal Dyson, and his sister, Evangeline Villamor Junious (Doug) and many cousins who he grew up with as brothers and sisters - Lolita Santos Jose, William Santos, Rene Santos, Pronie Santos, Edward Legaspi, Celia Legaspi Santiago, Christina Legaspi Javier, Jose Legaspi, Andrea Legaspi Valenzuela and Pamboy Santos.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Edwin Villamor, cousin Bernal Legaspi, his father Emong, mother Anicita, beloved Tia Coring, Tio Arteng and Tia Kikay who lovingly raised him.

The visitation and funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 10:30 - 12:30 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Interment at 1:00 with full military honors will be at Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Hindi Kita Malilimutan - I’ll never forget you

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