Rogelio G. Villarreal Obituary (1955 - 2014)

Rogelio Gonzales Villarreal Sr. 'Roach', age 58, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at John Sealy Hospital. Born in Galveston, on September 16, 1955 and worked as a longshoreman for ILA Local 20. He is now joined in heaven with his parents Pedro and Rosaura G. Villarreal and his brother Fernando Villarreal Sr. His surviving brothers are Pedro Villarreal, Gilberto Villarreal Sr., and Roberto Villarreal Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Alma Delores Gaona Villarreal; daughter, Melissa Villarreal Soto and husband Jose; and son, Roger G. Villarreal Jr. Rogelio was a loving grandfather to Marissa, Jacob, Miranda, and Jose Jr. He also enjoyed watching The Dallas Cowboys and listening to Elvis Presley. He was loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. The family sends a special thank you to Dr. Baxter and Dr. Calvin and the nurses and staff in the ICU at John Sealy Hospital. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at 2:00pm at Carnes Funeral Home 3100 Gulf Frwy, Texas City.