Jaime Vidal

aimé Villarreal Vidal, beloved father, grandfather, brother, musician, veteran, and friend, passed away on April 24, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas.

Jaimé grew up on Jean Street in San Antonio and attended Jefferson High School. After graduating, he joined the United States Navy, where he traveled throughout the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas. During his service, he earned the distinguished Golden Shellback certificate after crossing the Equator at the International Date Line.

Over the years, Jaimé performed with several bands throughout San Antonio, including Alexis Band, Lexus Band, Uptown Band, and his own StreetTalk Band.

In the early 2010’s, Jaimé created Streettalk Magazine, a publication dedicated to Hispanic, Latino, and Tejano music and culture in San Antonio. He loved using the magazine to promote local businesses and recognize musicians, artists, and community leaders he felt deserved more appreciation and recognition.

Jaimé was known for his warm heart, outgoing personality, humor, and ability to bring people together. Through music, conversation, and community, he touched countless lives throughout San Antonio and beyond.

Jaimé is now reunited in heaven with his maternal grandmother, Consuelo “Chelo” Villarreal; his mother, Dora García; his sister, Linda Colin; and his stepfather, Merced “El Chino” García.

He is survived by his son, Jaimé “Xavier” Vidal, and Lori López; his granddaughters, Violet Vidal and Jaime Scarlet Vidal; his sisters, Dolores (George) Piña and Susan (Raúl) Flores; and his brother, Steve García.

Jaimé will be dearly missed by his many family members, step grandchildren, friends, fellow musicians, loyal readers, and his beloved pets.

The family would also like to thank everyone who has donated, shared kind words, and supported StreetTalk Magazine and the StreetTalk Magazine Radio Show on KEDA throughout the years. Xavier Vidal hopes to continue his father’s legacy by keeping the publication going in his honor.

There will be a Visitation on May 18, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm with a Prayer service at 7:00 pm being held at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Road, San Antonio, TX 78237. On May 19, 2026 our doors will open at 8:30 am, with a 10 am Chapel service. Burial will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209.