LouAngel Manuel Villanueva

He resided in Karnes City Texas until 2011, where he then moved to Corpus Christi Texas at the age of 13. LouAngel graduated Ray High School Class of 2017. After graduating, he attended classes at Texas ATM Corpus Christi. His first job was at Taco Cabaña. He then accepted a job at Geo as a Criminal Justice Correctional Officer. Where he was given one of his many nicknames “Tokyo”. Due to Covid creating a dangerous atmosphere, he went on to join the team at Holland Safes where he became a safe technician. He attended Del Mar College where he successfully completed his courses and safety certifications to work as a civilian with the tugboats in the Coast Guard. He had a strong passion for cars, motorcycles, and skateboarding. He was a member of several local motorcycle clubs and a car clubs named “Untamed Performance”. Where he participated in many community benefits and events. LouAngel was a bright soul, he could light up a room with his smile. He was a very influential young man who inspired many others to do more. He was a part of something big in this small city, he helped grow the bike and car club community out here. Those around him were drawn to his infectious and lively personality. His favorite color was red and had a wide range of music that he listened to. As LouAngel was growing up he learned how to swim at a very young age and was able to pass the swim test on the military base with his dad, our dad was so proud of him. He was very adventurous, loved the nature when he was younger, always swimming in water holes with his dad. He traveled often with his family and got to see so many places throughout his life. He had a long time dog named Scrappy whom he loved so much. When LouAngel was in anyone's presence you always had his full attention, he was always there in the moment and seizing every moment. He always had that unforgettable smile. Long Live Lou.

He is survived by his parents, Lupe and Irene Villanueva; daughter, Evelynn Inez Villanueva; siblings, Elaine Duron, Irma Andrade, Faye Cervantes, Lupe Villanueva, Jr., Oscar Escobedo, Cierra Villanueva; grandmother, Helen De La Garza; and numerous other loving family members and friends.

A visitation for LouAngel will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel - Memorial Holly, 3442 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A vigil service and rosary will occur Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM, 3442 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A Mass of Christian burial will occur Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Ss Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 3210 S Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. An interment will occur Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 8200 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78415.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the Villanueva family.