Benigno Villarreal passed into the sweet hereafter on Monday, January 1, 2024. He was a loving father, a sweet and supportive husband of sixty-three years, and a wonderful grandfather and great grandfather. He will be missed terribly by his darling wife Esther. His memory will live on in the hearts and minds of his adoring children Fernando Villarreal, Ernestina Salinas (Jose), Louie Villarreal (Pat), and Gloria Walbrick (Darin). His voice will make music in the minds of his treasured grandchildren Bianca Salinas, Jose Salinas Jr. (Vivienne), Karina Salinas, Jay McHazlett (Mercy), Luis Villarreal, Tristan Villarreal, Steven Walbrick, and Ashley Walbrick. His stories will be passed down to his three great grandchildren Sophee Lynne Salinas, Jayven Clyde McHazlett, and Greason Henry McHazlett. He was also a favorite uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.