Obituary of Dominga Flores Villarreal

Dominga Flores Villarreal, 84, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Rufina Vega Flores; her son Joe Villarreal; her brothers Pablo and Arturo Flores; and sisters Lupe Loredo, Reyes Milstead, Belen Guerra, Maria Salazar and Esperanza Salinas. Dominga is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Gilberto Villarreal; daughter, Mary Herrera; sons, Gilbert Villarreal Jr. and wife Sharon, Lalo Villarreal, Rolando Villarreal and wife Maricella, Emilio Villarreal, and Ray Villarreal and wife Debbie; sister, Consuelo Weaver; 22 grandchildren; and 28 Great grandchildren. Dominga loved to cook and enjoyed bringing her family together for lunch on Thursdays, holidays and any special occasions. Her rice, tortillas and homemade hot sauce were always wonderful and appreciated by all that were lucky enough to enjoy. She was the matriarch of the Villarreal family and everyone looked to her for strength and guidance. Dominga adored her grand and great grandchildren and they all affectionately called her “Grandma”. She went out of her way to care and do for others, even at her own birthday party she wanted to help cook. Her strong faith was a wonderful example to her family and friends on how to live your life in love and service to others. She held a positive outlook and would not have a bad word to say about anyone. Dominga filled her home with love and made it a warm place for friends and family to gather and always feel welcome. A visitation and rosary for Dominga will be held Monday, June 29, 2015 at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway, Pearland, Texas 77581. The visitation will take place from 5:00 until 8:00 pm with the Rosary recited at 6:00 pm. The funeral will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Clayton Funeral Home Chapel with Father James Courville officiating. Interment will follow at SouthPark Cemetery in Pearland, Texas.