Johnny "Boy" Villarreal

BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Johnny “Boy” Villarreal, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 76 years of age.

Johnny was born on July 27, 1949, in Brownsville, son of the late Josefina and Juan Villarreal. A proud lifelong resident, he was a graduate of Brownsville High School and remained a steadfast part of the city he always called home. He carried deep roots in the community that shaped him and where he dedicated his life’s work.

A successful businessman and owner of La Milpa Tortilleria, Johnny built more than a business, he built a place where generations of families were served with care. His work was a reflection of who he was: dependable, humble, and deeply committed to providing for others.

Johnny was a man of simple joys and enduring values. He found peace in the outdoors, whether fishing at sunrise, hunting with friends, or spending time around the things he loved most, including his passion for automobiles. Above all, his greatest joy was his family. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, and a loving grandfather whose quiet strength and steady presence will be deeply missed.

He was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where his faith guided him throughout his life.

Johnny will be remembered for the life he lived with quiet dignity, the family he loved so deeply, and the lasting imprint he leaves on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Preceding Johnny in death are his parents, Josefina and Juan Villarreal.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Magdalena Villarreal, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership; his children, Joanna Villarreal and John Villarreal (Lynette); his cherished grandchildren, Valentina Villarreal and Antonio Villarreal, who brought him immense pride and joy; and his siblings, Martha V. Altamirano, Lily Champion (Fernando), Irma Morelos, and Albert Villarreal. He is also survived by numerous extended family members and dear friends who will carry his memory forward.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, the 24th of March 2026 between the hours of four o'clock in the afternoon and nine o'clock at night, with the recitation of the holy rosary to be recited at seven o'clock Tuesday evening within the East Chapel of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ten o'clock in the morning on Wednesday, the 25th of March 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 555 W. St. Francis Street, Brownsville. Entombment will then follow, via an escorted procession, within the Buena Vista Burial Park Mausoleum, 5 McDavitt Boulevard, Brownsville.

Memories of Johnny may be shared at www.darlingmouser.com.

Personalized funeral arrangements directed by Steven R. Hieu Bailey, CFSP and Staff have been entrusted to the care of Darling-Mouser Funeral Home at 945 Palm Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 546-7111.

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BROWNSVILLE, TX. - Johnny “Boy” Villarreal, de 76 años, de Brownsville, Texas, falleció el 20 de marzo de 2026 en Valley Baptist Medical Center.

Johnny nació el 27 de julio de 1949 en Brownsville, Texas, hijo de Josefina y Juan Villarreal. Residente de toda la vida de Brownsville, fue orgulloso graduado de Brownsville High School.

Fue un dedicado empresario y propietario de La Milpa Tortillería, donde construyó un legado de trabajo arduo, servicio y compromiso con la comunidad. Johnny fue un hombre de valores firmes y gustos sencillos, encontrando alegría en la pesca, la cacería y su pasión por los automóviles. Fue miembro fiel de la Iglesia Católica de San José.

Johnny fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres, Josefina y Juan Villarreal.

Le sobreviven su amada esposa, Maria Magdalena Villarreal; sus hijos, Joanna Villarreal y John Villarreal y su esposa, Lynette Villarreal; sus queridos nietos, Valentina y Antonio Villarreal; y sus hermanos, Martha V. Altamirano, Lily Champion y su esposo, Fernando Champion, Irma Morelos y Albert Villarreal. También le sobreviven numerosos familiares y amistades que lo extrañarán profundamente.

Johnny será recordado por su fortaleza silenciosa, su dedicación a su familia y el impacto duradero que tuvo en todos quienes lo conocieron y amaron.

Las horas de visita se llevarán a cabo el martes 24 de marzo de 2026, entre las cuatro de la tarde y las nueve de la noche, con el rezo del santo rosario a las siete de la tarde del martes en la Capilla Este de la funeraria Darling-Mouser.

La Misa de Funeral se celebrará a las diez de la mañana el miércoles 25 de marzo de 2026 en la Iglesia Católica San José, 555 W. St. Francis Street, Brownsville. Posteriormente, el sepelio continuará mediante una procesión escoltada en el Mausoleo del Buena Vista Burial Park, 5 McDavitt Boulevard, Brownsville.

Los recuerdos de Johnny pueden compartirse en www.darlingmouser.com.

Los arreglos funerarios personalizados, bajo la dirección de Steven R. Hieu Bailey, CFSP, y su equipo, han sido confiados al cuidado de la Funeraria Darling-Mouser, ubicada en 945 Palm Boulevard, Brownsville, Texas 78520, (956) 546-7111.