Apolinar Villanueva's Obituary
Apolinar Villanueva age 78 of Lantana, Florida passed away peacefully on September 10, 2014. Apolinar was born in Staples, Texas on January 8, 1936 to the late Mr. Maximiliano Villanueva and the late Mrs. Maria (nee Tristan) Villanueva. Apolinar was a very hard working and honest man; he worked for Asplundh in the Arborist field of work as a Tree Trimmer for many years. He loved his family very much and was a great provider for them. Apolinar was a devout Catholic and attended Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church when he was able to attend. He will be forever honored and loved by his loving and devoted wife of fifty four years, Ofelia Vasquez Villanueva; his three loved children, Maria King and her husband, Danny, Apolinar Villanueva, Jr., and his daughter, Margaret Villanueva who preceded him in death in 1986; three treasured grandchildren, Raquel Gilliland and her husband, Jordan, Jessica Selby and her husband, Matthew, and Daniel King and her fiance', Aries Osorio; and one expected great grandchild on the way... As the word is spoken, "One door is open to a new life and the other door is open to an eternal life!" As it is written in the Holy Bible of God, "So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen." (Matthew 20:16) Friends and family may visit and pay respects on Friday, September 12, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a Scripture Service at 6:00 PM at Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3691 Seacrest Boulevard, Lantana, Florida 33462, (561) 586-1237. A Catholic Funeral Service will be held 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel , 3691 Seacrest Boulevard, Lantana, Florida 33462 with Deacon Mike Prestera of Holy Spirit Catholic Church the Celebrant. Catholic Burial Rites will follow in Palm Beach Memorial Park Cemetery, 3691 Seacrest Boulevard, Lantana, Florida 33462, (561) 585-6444. Online condolences can be shared at: www.palmbeachmemorial.com.
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