Louis A Villanueva

Being a Valentine baby, his Mom baked his most favorite Pineapple Upside Down Cake every year for his birthday, a tradition that has continued, even after she passed in 1997.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Michael Villanueva.

He was proud to serve as a U.S. Marine and 82nd Airborne Paratrooper, traveling the World.  

He worked in several Texas cities as a Telephone Repairman and Cable Splicer.  

Louis will be remembered for his adventurous tales of military life, hunting escapades with family & friends, his many jokes, re-wording familiar songs with his own made-up lyrics, & listening to Oldies and 50’s music on Pandora.  He loved Life.  Always said he was going to live until he was 91, just like his uncles.

His favorite pastimes were driving his truck on short trips to buy lottery tickets and go out to eat, going to the movies, swimming & cooling off in Texas rivers, cooking & trying new recipes, growing plants & trees from seeds, and watching TV.  He did not just watch a movie … he became totally ENGROSSED in the movie, became a part of it!  His favorite movie star was John Wayne. Saw every one of his movies several times. 

Louis is survived by his wife, Toby, to whom he was married for 33 years—this being a second marriage for them both.  

Louie is lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law, Rita Villanueva (wife of his brother Michael), and his nieces, Valerie Cortez and her husband, Ricky, and Adriana Zavala and her husband, Billy, along with their families. He is also survived by his brother, Richard A. Villanueva, his sister-in-law, Delia Villanueva, and their children, Andrea, Raquel, and Justin Colt Villanueva, along with their families.

Louie is also remembered by his youngest brother, Steven A. Villanueva, and his sister-in-law, Nolberta Galindo, along with their six children—five sons and one daughter—and their families. His nephews include Steven Michael Villanueva and his wife, Rachel, and their sons, Ethan, Mason, Oscar, and Felix Villanueva; Shaun Matthew Villanueva Skees and his daughter, Olivia Shay Skees; Joshua Aaron Villanueva and Shana Bradley and their family, including Joshua Villanueva Jr., Sophie Martin, Sadie Villanueva, and Kylie Villanueva; Eric Villanueva and his wife, Sarah Ballesteros Villanueva, and their daughter, Mariana Villanueva; and Steven Villanueva and his wife, Mackenzie, and their daughter, Riley Grace, and son, Saegen Alexander Villanueva. Louie is also survived by his niece, Jennifer Lynn Villanueva.

Louie is lovingly remembered by his extended family through marriage, including his sister-in-law, Terri Lange Ellerman, and her family. This includes her daughters, Stephanie Ellerman Gaafar and her daughter, Aminah Gaafar, and Jessica Ellerman Lindemann, as well as her son, Jeffery Ellerman, and Michelle Grappe. He is also remembered by his brother-in-law, Tracey Lange and his wife Diane Lange, and by his sister-in-law, Tina Jennings, and her husband, Dave, along with their families.

Through Tina and Dave, Louie is remembered by his nephew, Nathan Lange, and his daughters, Skylar and Sophia Lange; his niece, Sherese Kesler, and Jason Gray and her family, including Makenzie, Zavier, and James Kesler and his wife Adilene Cavazos; his nephew, Daniel Stark, and Christine Matyas and his daughter, Kaelee Stark; and his niece, Shelley Stark. Louie is also remembered by his brother-in-law, Thomas Lange and Linda Medley, and his son, Donovan Lange; as well as his sister-in-law, Tawnee Lange.

Louie is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Theresa Jackson, and his granddaughter, Madelynn Frost. He is also fondly remembered by his daughter, Jenette Hosay, and Tony Walker, along with their families, including his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His granddaughter, Briana Terry, and Devon Pool, and their daughter, Kaiomi Jade Pool, carry on his family legacy. His grandson, Raymond Terry, and Emily Avelar, and their family, including James Angel Terry and Zayla Rosè Terry, also cherish his memory. His granddaughter, Mariah Deleon, and Jacob Druery, and their daughter, Janiyah Leilani Druery, as well as his granddaughter, Rebeka Renee Ochoa, will continue to honor his memory.

Louie is also remembered with love by his extended family members and dear friends. His family is deeply grateful for the kindness, love, and support shown to them during this difficult time.​

A Funeral service will be held on October 17th, 2026, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Austin, TX.

He will be laid to rest at The National Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Houston.