Joe Villanueva, Jr. , born to Jose and Brenda Villanueva on February 8, 1982, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2015 at the age of 33. Joe is survived by his parents; grandmother, Eva Garza; children, Joe Villanueva III, Jonathon Villanueva, and Israel Villanueva; siblings, Cynthia Villanueva and Robert Villanueva and wife Angela; nieces and nephews, Lacey, Jazelene, Autumn, and Kaylee; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Antonio Garza, Sr.; uncle, Antonio Garza, Jr.; grandparents, Ricardo and Beatriz Villanueva; and cousin, Rudy Villanueva, Jr.  A visitation for Mr. Villanueva will begin on Wednesday, December 30th at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Southside Funeral Home. Funeral Services will depart the funeral home on Thursday, December 31st at 9:30 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. mass at St. Lawrence Catholic Church followed by interment at First Memorial Park.