Elias is survived by his wife, Cruzita Hernandez; his daughter Terry Salcido; and his daughter Donna Trujillo; his brother Lupe Villareal, his sister Paula Arizmendez, his sister Benita Byrne and his sister Maria Villareal.
Elias was preceded in death by his daughter Debbie Amaral; his father Julian Villareal and his mother Margarita Villarreal; his brother John Villareal.
Mr. Villarreal also leaves 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren and 3 Honorary Grandchildren.
A visitation for Elias will be held Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 835 E Perkins Ave., McFarland, California 93250. A rosary will occur Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM, 835 E Perkins Ave., McFarland, California 93250. A mass of christian burial will occur Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 835 E Perkins Ave., McFarland, California 93250. A committal service will occur Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at North Kern District Cemetery, 627 Austin St., Delano, CA 93215.
Serving as pallbearers are Gustavo Chapa, Antonio Cortez Jr., Elijah Paul, Jesus Hernandez, William Hernandez, Juan Nunez, Rey Samano Jr. and Cristen I. Samano.
Services entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Delano, a DIgnity Memorial provider.