Jose Luz Villela

In Loving Memory of Jose L Villela

Jose Luz Villela, 104, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Valley Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our Father, Husband, Grandfather and Great grandfather Jose Villela on May 26, 2026, who departed this life at the age of 104. Born on June 21, 1921, to Eduardo Villela and Esperanza Otero, in San Diego De La Union, Guanajuato Mex, Jose lived a long and meaningful life rooted in love, hard work, and devotion to family.

He was married to Maria Carmen Rodriguez for 57 years, beginning their journey together on March 11, 1968, a partnership and marriage built on enduring love and mutual respect.

Jose Villela is survived by his four children, Beatriz (Valdemar+) Gonzalez and family of Arizona; Jose Luis Villela; Tony (Monica) Villela; and Mari (Johnathan) Grant; grandchildren Nicholas and Aiden Villela of Harlingen, TX; Anne Marie and Teresa Grant of California. He had a special bond with his granddaughter Becky (Noel) Peña, whom he greatly loved. He is blessed with many grandchildren who will carry forward Jose’s legacy.

Jose took great pride in instilling a strong work ethic in his children and mentoring them toward the pursuit of education and personal growth. A lover of the outdoors, he was an avid landscaper and gardener. One of his earliest jobs as a young boy was working at a nursery, and he carried out the lessons he learned there through life—bringing beauty and care to every garden he touched.

He will be remembered for his quiet strength, his wisdom, and the legacy of integrity and perseverance he passed on to his family. His presence will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 pm on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home, 26873 N. White Ranch Road, La Feria, TX 78559.

Visitation will continue at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.

The funeral procession will depart at 1:30 pm.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 02, 2026, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, located at 1313 W Buchanan St, Harlingen, TX 78550. Christian burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park.

Services are under the guidance of Heavenly Grace Funeral Home & Cemetery, a Dignity Memorial provider. Services are under the direction of Daniel Roberto Gómez, Luis Guzman Ortiz, and Julissa Maldonado.