Robert Lawrence Villarreal

Entered into this world on July 1st, 1939, in Toledo Ohio, and left us on November 27th, 2015, in Kernville, California. He was a very caring and giving man, a kind and gentle great-grandfather, grandfather, father and husband. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Magdelina, his family, friends, and all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio, and Gladys Berry Villarreal, and brother, Richard. Surviving siblings are Leonard Villarreal (Ford) (Gail), Anthony "Tony" (Bobbie), Eleanor Gorshoff (Micheal), Jim (Patricia) Ronnie (Karen), Gloria Urban (Lawrence) Dale, and Kenny (Candy). He is also survived by his children, Michael Anthony, Robert James, and Chris Leonard (Melinda). His step-children, Louis Jon (Sondra), Leonard John (Jennifer), and Leila Nethercott (Lawrence). 14 grandchildren. Bob grew up in Toledo, attending local schools, and graduated from Waite High School in 1957. He joined the U.S. Air Force within a month of graduation, retiring on December 31st, 1977. He was a very patriotic man, and proud of his Military service. HE was a proud Viet-Nam veteran. He then began his civilian work at NASA contractor for 4 years in Telecommunications Chief. He retired for good on December 31st, 1998. Bob spent the remainder of his life doing what he loved most, being a home body, working in the yard of the home he picked out, visiting, and camping with friends, traveling with his wife Maggie, enjoying family get-togethers, and just loving life. Memorial Services will be held on December 12th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Joshua Memorial Park and Mortuary, Lancaster, California.