Tibursio Villalovos Obituary (1926

Tibursio 'Butch' Villalovos, Sr. died peacefully on April 24, 2015 in Yakima, WA at the age of 88. Butch was born on August 11, 1926 in Worland, WY to Andres and Maria Villalovos. He spent his youth in Wyoming before moving with his family to Washington. Upon settling in the lower Yakima valley Butch met and befriended the Valenzuela Family; so began a lifetime of love and cherished memories created with his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended Valenzuela Family. Butch is survived by his wife, Eva (Valenzuela) Villalovos of Yakima, WA; eldest sister Barbara Gallardo of Wapato, WA; children Tibursio 'Tim' Villalovos, Jr. of Denver, CO; Larry Villegas of Arlee, MT; Dennis Villegas of Polson, MT; Corinne Villalovos-Culbertson and Carol Broadus of Seattle, WA; Frank Villegas, Mike Trimble and Christino Renion all of Yakima, WA; Grandchildren Rina Gennaro, Troy Villalovos and Alec Villalovos all of Denver, CO; Giovanni Blood of Missoula, MT; Caela Culbertson of San Diego, CA; Cutter Culbertson of Seattle, WA; Armando Ortiz of Ellensburg, WA; Naya and Everhett Trimble of Yakima, WA; Bella Renion and Alvino Cerda of Danube, CA; and a large extended family. Butch is preceded in death by his parents Andreas and Maria Villalovos, brothers Steve, Manual and John Villalovos; sisters Connie Escajeda and Elizabeth Damon and his beloved daughter Monica Villalovos. Butch was a good-hearted man who was affectionately called Butchie, Butchie Baby, Daddy, Tio Butch, Uncle Butch or Viejo. Butch raised many children of the heart, including his nieces and nephews from the Escajeda Family and Damon Family. His greatest pleasure was sitting around the table with friends and family, enjoying delicious food, and telling stories about his life with the intensity and exaggeration only he could pull off. He was a generous man who never turned down someone in need. He led by example and shared his kindness, humility and love of life with all who knew him. He pursued many different job opportunities including farm labor, coal mining and long-shore man. Many will recall his 14-years as a warehouseman with The New England Fish Company. It was at this time he was able to generously share a variety of seafood with friends and family. However, he was most proud of his time as a machinist with Todd's Shipyard. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 am Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Westpark United Methodist Church, 3902 Summitview Avenue, Yakima, WA; the service will be followed by a reception. The family would like all who attend to wear red in honor of Butchie's favorite color and zest for life. In lieu of flowers, Andrew Valenzuela will accept donations for the family. Donations may be sent to Brookside Funeral Home, PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936. SERVICES Funeral service Saturday, June 20, 2015 10:00 AM Westpark United Methodist Church 3902 W. Summitview Ave. Yakima, WA