Irene Villalobos

October 19, 1957 – January 5, 2011

Irene Sandoval Villalobos, 53, of Evans, died January 5, 2011 at North Colorado Medical Center. She was born October 19, 1957 in Sterling, Colorado to Frank and Simona “Sandy” (Sandoval) Benavides.

Irene loved to spend time with her family and friends. She was self employed as a housekeeper. She enjoyed playing Bingo, going to Golden Corral and playing poker with her family. Irene also enjoyed going to the movies and always had large popcorn when she went.

Irene is survived by her husband Juan Villalobos of Greeley; daughter Christina Villalobos (Jimmy Dominguez) of Las Vegas; sons Frankie and Damion Villalobos of Evans, Johnny Villalobos (Tina) of Ault; sisters Reyes Ramirez (Jesse) of Ft Morgan, Edna Natasha Benavides of Evans, Margaret Battelo (Ernest) and Gloria Benavides of Greeley; brothers Charles Benavides (Gerri) and Greg Benavides of Ault, Joe Benavides (Mary), Mario Benavides and Sosten Benavides (Yvonne) of Greeley; grandchildren Chris Villalobos of Ault, Johnny, David, Angel and Jasmin Domingez of Las Vegas, and Reyin Jesse Huang of Greeley.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Valentino Benvades and her sister Eszrea Benavides.

Memorial service 1 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2011 at Stoddard Funeral Home. Inurnment Evans, Cemetery.