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Guadalupe “Lupe” Villarreal Jr.
Sep 13, 1954 - Mar 31, 2021
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Retired Farmer, Influencer and Grandfather of many.

Guadalupe was born September 13, 1954 to Guadalupe and Leonor Villarreal in Edinburg, Texas.

He was an enthusiastic supporter of his community, including Gratton School, Hughson Youth Football, Hughson High School and Denair Gaslight Theater. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Parish and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of many farming organizations including the Peach Growers Association and the California Almond Growers. He was the co-founder of Los Pistoleros Resist Chapter with his cousin Robert Villarreal.

Lupe passed away on March 31, 2021 leaving behind his beloved wife Ruth and their four 

sons, Sontino (Randee), Anthony (Michelle), Mario (Sara “Nikki”)' Vito (Harry). Grandchildren: Gavin, Aaron, Isabella, Scarlett, Lex, Morgan, AJ, Faith, Eric and Zoey. Sister, Sonia (Lynn) Hill. Brother, Gus (Pamela) Villarreal and his mother Leonor Villarreal, many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Guadalupe Villarreal Sr. 

Lupe was the king of selfies; he always had a smile on his face. He had a special passion for life and a love for all. All who knew him will feel his loss deeply.

Services will be held on Thursday, April 29th at Turlock Memorial Park - 6:00pm Rosary; 6:30pm Celebration of Lupe. Friday, April 30 10:00am Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Church followed by burial at Lakewood Memorial in Hughson, CA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hughson High School for the Lupe Villarreal 

Memorial Scholarship. Attention: Denise Scott.”