Rafael Villarreal III

Rafael Villarreal III, age 56, of Bryan, Texas went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Rafael was born November 26, 1963 in Bryan, Texas to Janie Munoz Villarreal and Rafael “Rufus" Villarreal Jr.

As a young boy he developed his talent of hands on skills, learned many trades and enjoyed several projects from rebuilding bicycles, go-carts and automobiles. During his teenage years, he went on to work at “Monterrey House” then married Elaine, the love of his life of thirty-nine years. Later he owned his own Auto Mechanic shop for several years. Then became a machine operator at “Accurate Machine Shop”. Together he and Elaine built an empire of rental property where he managed & maintained the Business as a successful landlord.

Rafael was always ready to work hard and play even harder. He always went above and beyond to provide for his family, the absolute best of everything their hearts desired. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a hand to his family and friends. He felt a desire to help others and he continues to give the gift of life as an organ donor. He cherished his mother; they could often be found eating together at restaurants and on numerous trips to the casino.

Rafael will always be remembered most for being a loving son, brother and husband, devoted father and an amazing grandfather. He was always on the move, full of energy and full of life, he loved to make people laugh, and when his grandchildren were born; he found a new meaning of love. Some of his favorite past times, were to host his family and friends in his home by the pool, where he’d bbq, listen to music and play outdoor games. He was happy to have those he cared about join him at his “office/man cave”. He was always adding to his antiques and car collection. He enjoyed taking many trips to the casino, and you could find him at the craps table rolling the dice saying, “shoot it”

As Rafael entered the gate of heaven his daughter, Baby Girl Villarreal was there to take his hand and lead him to his, father, Rafael “Rufus" Villarreal Jr.; brother, Tony Villarreal; and sister-in-law, Cynthia Villarreal. Aunt Rosemary Munoz.

Rafael is survived by his wife, Elaine Villarreal; and daughter, Stephanie Villarreal and Son-in-law Manuel San Miguel; son, Rafael A. Villarreal; granddaughters Mikayla Delagarza and Maliyah

Delagarza, grandson, Mason Delagarza; mother, Janie Villarreal; brother, Victor Villarreal, sisters and brothers-in-law, Christina and Simon Acosta, Michelle and Cesar Sanchez; sister-in-law, Mary Villarreal; numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Rafael will be held Saturday, November 28, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Bryan City Cemetery

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialfuneralchapelbryan.com for the Villarreal family.