Francisco Zuniga Villarruel

December 19, 1930 – June 6, 2018

Francisco Zuniga Villarruel passed away on June 6, 2018 at the age of 87. He was the loving husband of Amalia A. Villarruel (deceased) for 61 years. He was the proud father of Paul (deceased; Lori), Toni (Chris Reno), Ben (Clare), and Francisco A. (Lori). He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Staci (Jason) Stowe, Amalia, Katee (Joshua) Moore, Carmen and Olivia. He was also blessed with great grandchildren Emily, Jenna, and Abigail Moore and Emilia Stowe. He is survived by his siblings Margarita, Theresa, Elena, and Irene and preceded in death by siblings Carmen and Rafael.

A Funeral Mass for Francisco will be held on July 13, 9:30 am at St. Aidan’s Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48152.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to the Amalia and Francisco Z. Villarruel Fund in support of first-generation nursing student at the University of Pennsylvania and sent to the following address: The Amalia and Francisco Z. Villarruel Fund c/o Ms. Amy Burns, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing; 418 Curie Blvd; Philadelphia, PA 19104.

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel, East Lansing, Michigan

On line condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com