Obituary
Raul D. Villa, 61, of Basin City, Washington, died Monday, November 27, 2006 at Kadlec Medical Center of Richland, WA. He was born in Crystal City, TX on March 29, 1945 to Francisco Villa Sanchez and Gertrude Delgado Villa.
Raul grew up in Crystal, Texas, married Maria De Jesus Puente in 1968 then moved to Washington State. After working on the farms for 20 years, Raul opened his own business ?Villa?s Mini Mart?. Through the years he worked hard and owned orchards and rental homes. He loved to work outside on his farm. Raul had great love for his family and was always trying to do things for them. He loved to clown around with everyone and he truly had a ?Big Heart?.
Raul is survived by his wife, Maria, Children: Maria Christina Diaz, Raul Villa Jr. and Victoria Tapia, Siblings: Rosa, Raul, Raquel, Margarita, Antonio, Frank Jr., Amelia, Maria Juanita, Beatriz and grandchildren: Soledad Marisa Tapia, Raul Vila III, Lidia Michealle Villa, Rapheal Tapia Jr., Clarrissa Elizabeth Villa, Jesse A. Tapia, Roy Diaz Jr., Maria Susanna Diaz and Christopher Lucas Villa.
His sister, Micaela preceded Raul in death.
A viewing will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Hillcrest/Bruce Lee Memorial Center in Pasco with a Rosary at 6:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Patrick?s Catholic Church in Pasco, Washington, Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 11:00 am.