Leonicio “Dickie” Villanueva
Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On November 6, 2020 @ 3:26 pm In Obituaries | 23 Comments
Leonicio “Dickie” Villanueva, 66, of Waco, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020.
Service Information: A celebration of Dickie’s life will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Lake Shore Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Gutierrez officiating. Due to current COVID-19 mandates, limited seating will be available. The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend via the funeral home website. Click Here to View the Live Stream.
Dickie, also known as “Duck” to some, was born February 5, 1954 in Elgin and moved to Waco along with his mother, when he was a baby. He was raised by his uncle and aunt, Marcelino & Esther Flores. From his uncle he gained a love for trains, sports, and the New York Yankees and as a young teen he grew a passion for music, especially a passion for playing the guitar. He was an amazing husband, father, uncle, brother, friend, and by far, the best guitar player in our eyes. He loved the Lord with all his heart and anyone who came in contact with him, knew his passion for the Lord and that he wouldn’t compromise the Word but didn’t turn his back on anyone.
He was preceded in death by his uncle and aunt, Marcelino and Esther Flores; father and step-mother, Maximiliano (Masi) and Cecilia Villanueva Sr.; step-father, Paul Carrizales; and brother, David Villanueva.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Villanueva; daughter, Melanie Villanueva; son, Danny Villanueva; granddog, Boots Villanueva; mother, Beatrice Carrizales; sisters, J. Irene Perez of Temple, Ramona Moreno and husband, Manuel of Taylor, and Cecilia Click of Cedar Park; brother, Maximiliano (Max) Villanueva Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by so many relatives and friends.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Condolences for the family of “Leonicio “Dickie” Villanueva”
From me and my wife we send our deepest condolences,love and prayers. May God wrap his arms around you all.
I have known Dickie since 1983 when we worked together at Goldstein Migel. He was always kind. Always funny. A great photographer. He took my favorite photo of me. We have remained friends through our restaurant. We were honored to cater Lisa and Dickie’s anniversary. The world has lost an amazing man. And heaven has gained another angel. RIP with God.
May the Lord uphold and sustain you in peace and love through this season. May your hearts be comforted and your spirits be at ease knowing our hope is in Christ!
Soon we shall behold the Lord and our brother Dickie!!
Pastor Rob and Tina Reyes
We are so saddened to learn of Dickie’s death. Your family have always been such nice neighbors. I used to see you walking the dog! I know of your strong Faith and am sure God’s Loving Arms with His Angels are surrounding you now and in all the days to come.
He will be miss Dickie Villanueva was a great man of God we will keep ya’ll in our prayers love ya’ll
So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Dickie at Sav-on Office supplies. He was a total blast and glad I had the honor of calling him friend. I know he is walking with the LORD and rejoicing. May GOD bless you and your family.
I’ve known Dickie since the late 60’s or early 70’s. We were friends, rival schools but friends. Sunday flag football, “The Green Phantoms” and a ride in his mustang convertible, top down, freezing cold and eating ice cream, are my memories. He will be missed
He will be truly missed by so many. Hugs to you Lisa and family. May God’s comforting arms hold you until you see him again.
Our Deepest sympathy 💐 on the loss of Dickie. He was a great man of God! He will be missed by our family. Always with a smile on his face. NHM will miss him. I know he fought till the End. He is no longer in pain and just beat us home to Heaven. We love y’all and here for y’all (Lisa , Melanie and Danny).
Love,
Lili, Frank and kids
I am so very sorry for your loss! I loved Dickie and the whole family. He will surely be missed. One of the sweetest men I have ever met. Y’all are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers!
To the family our condolences from Larry and Mary Jo Riojas. Went to school with Dickie an we had fun back then..
Prayers For God’s Love And Comfort For Family And It Will Not Be Long, That We Will All Be Together Again,Brother Dickie, Thru Our Lord Jesus Christ. Agape!
It’s Shelly your work wife of almost two decades. I will miss all the good times we spent together watching you prank all the guys in the morning and constantly switching our 70’s music to Spanish just to get a reaction from everyone, our lunches watching our soap opera good times my friend. The thing I loved the most and remember was your love for your family and god. You are a wonderful man and will be forever remembered in my heart, I love and miss you Rest In Peace my friend.
Lisa, Danny, Melanie I pray God will continue to give you all strength. Know that iam here for you and will continue to keep you all in prayers. Love Barbara White
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME BROTHER DICKIE WILL BE MISSED BUT THE MEMORIES WILL LINGER ON …
Praying for all of family and friends whom are at a loss for our loved one
Praying for you, that the Lord gives you strength, comfort and peace in JESUS name. Amen.
Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Psalms 73:25-26 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/psa.73.25-26.KJV
Goodbye old friend. See you again one day.
Condolences to the family He was always kind whenever he came into the office to drop off papers. I would sometime lose papers and he started making 3-4 copies so I would not lose them. We always laughed about it. He will be missed. God be with you Villanueva Family especially our friend Danny
I. Miles
Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of Dickie. Please accept our condolences. Dickie was a God fearing man that never wavered in his faith. I will forever hold my dear cousins memory in my heart. Until we meet again on that grand day soon to come.
I can only say, this is caught me by surprise. I was so looking forward to trying to get together after all these tears. Brother, I shall pray the LORD keeps your family comforted knowing you are in the hands of the Father now. I’m sorry for their loss. Not much I can say as I am speechless to hear of your passing. God bless you my friend and keep your memory in the hearts of those who knew you from back in the day!
Lisa, Melanie and Danny…you have celebrated Dickie’s life so well…blessings to you all. He’s walking, talking, singing (and playing guitar) with The King now. What joy he must be experiencing! Know that you are loved. – Priscilla
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