Howard Hector N. Villarreal

Howard Hector N. Villarreal, age 92, of Eaton, Ohio, died Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton after a short illness. Born on August 13, 1914 in Starr County, TX he was the son of the late Ignacio & Belen (Garcia) Villarreal. He has lived in Eaton since the 1970's and was a retired self-employed Master Carpenter. Howard was a W.W. II U.S. Navy veteran and was an avid golfer and gardener. Life member of American Legion Post #217 of Gilroy, CA; Teamster’s Local Carpenters Union #890 of Santa Clara, California; Eagles Lodge of Hollister, CA and the Visitation Catholic Church in Eaton, OH. Preceded in death by his wife of 30 years: Augustina Venegas-Villarreal; five brothers and one sister.

Survivors: Son: Ronald Villarreal of Hollister, CA; Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Marilyn & Jesse Lerma of Gilroy CA. and Mary Ellen & Steve North of Eaton, OH. Grandchildren: Garron Villarreal, Caleb Villarreal , Seth Villarreal, Jesse Lerma, Monica Miller, Sarah Lerma, Maria North and Patrick North. 8 Great Grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Funeral Service and internment will take place in Hollister, CA at Calvary Cemetery, where he will be reunited with his wife. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton - 324 Wilmington Ave. - Dayton, OH 45420 or American Cancer Society - Southwest Office - 2808 Reading Rd.- Cincinnati, OH 45206. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home - Eaton, OH. Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com