Rodolfo "Popo" Villanueva, 79, entered eternal rest, August 12, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Villanueva was born on August 5, 1946, to Tomasa Lasoya Villanueva + and Roberto Villanueva +. Mr. Villanueva is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Gilberto Villanueva, and sister; Juanita V. Hernandez.

Popo is survived by his loving wife of 53 years; Esperanza Sanchez Villanueva, sons; Rodolfo Villanueva Jr. and Concha, Armando Villanueva, Raul Villanueva and Vanessa, and Saul Villanueva and Roxie, brothers; Joe Villanueva, Robert Villanueva, sister; Rosie V. Talamantez, grandchildren; Cristina Villanueva, Audrey Villanueva, Rodolfo Villanueva III, Carmen Villanueva, Cyarah Villanueva, Jacob Villanueva, Jasmine Villanueva, along with 2 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Villanueva family will honor their loved one on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A rosary will begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where a funeral mass will begin at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Guadalupe #4 Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rodolfo Villanueva Jr., Armando Villanueva, Raul Villanueva, and Saul Villanueva, Monty Sanchez, and Ruben Leija. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Villanueva, Rodolfo Villanueva III, and David Ortiz.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Leonard Funeral Home, 707 W. Houston St., Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830).876.2119. You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at www.leonardfunerals.com.