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Andrew Gracia Villlarreal, entered into eternal rest on June 4, 2023, at the age of 92 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 6, 1930, in San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Librado Villarreal and Esther G. Villarreal. He epitomized the meaning of being a good, strong man, always giving and supportive of his family. From a young age, he demonstrated his intelligence and excelled at Free-hand Art which he passed down to his grandchildren. He graduated in 1950 from Sidney Lanier High School in San Antonio Texas. Andrew was a veteran of the United States Army from 1951-1953, serving in the Korean War with the 11th Infantry Battalion obtaining the rank of Corporal. Mr. Villarreal’s Military decorations include Two Bronze Service Stars, U N Service Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. Mr. Villarreal retired with 29 years of Civil Service from Kelly Air Force Base as a Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic working on the Fuel Control System on the Pratt & Whitney F100 Jet Engine used on the F15 Eagle. During his tenure he received numerous awards and accolades for his excellent work and safety suggestions. One of his favorites things was taking his family to the Coast every summer. He loved sitting on the beach, watching the waves, and feeling the ocean breeze on his face. Andrew also loved cheering for his three favorite sport teams, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Team, the Texas A&M Aggie Football Team, and the San Antonio Spurs. Andrew's religious faith was an essential part of his life. He was a devout parishioner at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church for over fifty years and prayed daily, with Patron St. Padre Pio being his favorite saint. Andrew never let an opportunity go by without telling his family “I love you” when they would visit. He would always offer a blessing as they would depart. He was loved by all and will be forever missed. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Zulema P. Villarreal; son Andrew (Melissa) daughter Zulema (Dominic); daughter Veronica (Carlos); and son Efrem (Marisa) and sister Caroline Zapata (Juventino) He is also survived by eight very special grandchildren Andrea, Andrew, Dominic, Ysidro, Giancarlo, Elliana, Izamar, and Brianna. Numerous nieces and nephews; cousins; other family members and friends. Mr. Villarreal will be honored with a funeral Mass and interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Padre Pio Foundation can be made in Mr. Villarreal’s memory. SERVICES Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 PM at Brookehill Funeral Home. Procession will depart the funeral home chapel at 10:45 AM on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 for a Mass at 11:30 AM at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1314 Fair Avenue. Interment will follow at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery. BROOKEHILL FUNERAL HOME 711 S.E. MILITARY DRIVE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78214 210-923-7523

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Andrew Gracia Villarreal

October 6, 1930 - June 4, 2023