John Louie Villanueva

We Regret to inform Friends and family The passing of our Father John Louis Villanueva “Louie” Dad was Born September 22, 1951 here in Merced to Parents O.A.”Tovie” & Nina Villanueva, a life long Merced Resident. Dad attended local schools and graduated From Merced High School. He is survived By His 2 Sons Desi Villanueva (Christina) and Nick Villanueva (Anna), His fiancé Denise and her daughter Erikka, 3 Grandchildren “Mija”Lil Anna Villanueva, Desi Villanueva Jr, and Joseph M Villanueva. Grandpa Louie will be missed By Them all, and 2 Great granddaughters. He is also Survived By His Mother Nina Villanueva, 3 Sisters Bell Villanueva, Sonja Villanueva, and Sandy Benavides “Luis”. Dad Was The Only Boy Born To Our Grandparents But His Uncle Paul and the Late Larry Azevedo Were like Brothers to Him. He is preceded in Death By His Loving Father Octaviano “Tovie” Villanueva, His Little Sister Mary “BeeBee” Contreras, Grandparents Camilo/Isabel Villanueva and Andres Serrano and Uncle Frank Serrano “Terry”. Our Dad Loved his Family And especially His Grandchildren He Had Pictures of them All over his Home like a proud Grandfather. He is also Survived By many nieces, nephews and God Children who he loved as well. Dad loved Dogs too, He had 2 Dogs Named Boots and his Buddy Alvin will miss him too.

We will have a celebration of our Dads life On April 17, 2024 11:00 a.m. At 290 East Main St Merced, California, Living Word / Grace Community Church. Louie was a Lifelong 49ers fan. Dad made Lifelong friends While Working at Stuart Radiator/ Modine over 18 years And The Bus as a Driver. We welcome all Friends To say Goodbye And Celebrate This Amazing Dad, Son, Grandpa, Brother, Great Grandpa, Uncle

..Man. Feel Free to wear Red Gold Dad Loved 49ers Like His Dad. The Family Would like To thank Pastors Fernando/Nikki Lopez and The Four Square Gospel Church Through This Time, God Bless.

Thank you Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home staff for all your help navigating through arrangements and difficult times.