Julia Villarreal
Julia Villarreal, known to many as Wela, was born on February 16, 1931 in Odem, Texas to Seberiano and Aquilina Ybarra. She passed away Saturday, February18, 2023 at home in Milford, Indiana surrounded by those she loved. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend. She was a devoted Christian who worshipped the Lord and loved her family and dog Chiquita. She enjoyed gardening, watching Novellas, cooking, playing bingo with her friends, and spending time with her loved ones. She was also a hard worker and helped countless others through her kindness. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, her two sons Daniel Villareal and Seberiano Villarreal, her son-in-law Ted Gilllem (Martha) and three brothers Leo Ybarra, Juan Ybarra, and Ignacio Ybarra (Rosa). She is survived by her son, Abel Y. Trevino of Odem, five daughters, Dora Pena and Martha Gillem of Milford Indiana, Noemi Rocha of Cromwell, Indiana, Frances Blanco of Odem, TX and Mary A. Duhart (David) of Palacios TX, three brothers, Frank Ybarra, Jose Ybarra (Delia) and Antonio Ybarra (Isabel), and two sisters, Louisa Perales, Margarita Navarro. She leaves behind a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and extended family. She will live on in our hearts and we will cherish her memories forever.