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Beloved father, brother, grandfather, tío, and friend until we meet again… Domingo (Mingo) J. Villarreal, Jr. of San Antonio, TX, born on June 6, 1952 was called home by God on May 29, 2021. Mingo enlisted to the United States Air Force in December 1970 and served as a reservist until he was called into active duty following the devastating events that took place on September 11, 2001. He served until the end of his term as a Master Sergeant and was honorably discharged on April 19, 2004. Mingo served with the 433rd Operations Group which provides managerial, administrative and operational oversight to meet national defense airlift requirements; and, in wartime, operates to support a Main Operating Base, and deploys various units as forward elements to destinations around the world. He received the Air Force Longevity Service Award with six devices, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon/Rifle, National Defense Service Medal with 1 device, Air Force Training Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Gold Hourglass and M devices, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 3 devices, and the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with 9 devices. Mingo began working at Sino Swearingen Aircraft in 1972 as a sheet metal mechanic and continued to work in the aircraft manufacturing industry for forty-eight years rising to and holding such titles as foreman and department lead. His knowledge and expertise in this area were highly regarded and sought after by multiple companies including AIT, Fairchild, M7, and many others. Through his work, with either the USAF or with the numerous aircrafts companies that gained his employment, he was able to visit various destinations such as Germany, Switzerland, and London to name a few, while also being able to meet people like Morgan Freeman while building the private jet he purchased from Sino Swearingen Aircraft Corporation (SSAC). He continued to work until COVID-19 caused work reductions. He was a great man with a big heart who loved his family and worked to stay connected to everyone while maintaining to uphold the family traditions closest to him. He would frequently visit his extended family to check in to see how everyone was doing and enjoyed time with his children, grandchild, and extended family. Of the many lessons he worked to instill, he taught his children to be strong, to fight, and to forgive. He is preceded in death by his mother, Herminia; his father, Domingo; his brothers, Santiago and Jesus; and his wife, Anita. He leaves behind his children, Evelyn, Domingo, and Tony (Anthony) from his first wife Eva Rangel; his granddaughter, Mya; his sister, Juanita (Rodriguez); and a number of nieces and nephews. His family will be fulfilling his wish to be interred at the A Aguilar San Martin Cemetery on Sunday, June 6, 2021. While his passing was unexpected, he fought to the end and takes a piece of our hearts with him.

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Domingo Villarreal Jr.

June 6, 1952 - May 29, 2021