Irene Devora Villanuea
February 23, 1941 - June 12, 2018
Irene D. Villanueva (77) of Toppenish past away on June 12, 2018 in Yakima at the Cottage in the Meadow. Irene was born in Las Cruces, NM on February 23, 1941 to Bernardo and Veronica (Chavarria) Devora. As a young girl her family moved to Toppenish where she was raised and educated. She married her neighbor, Alfonso Villanueva in 1960 and they spent 58 years together. They owned and operated a construction company. She enjoyed taking care of her family, baking, cooking and photography. She is survived by her husband, Alfonso of Toppenish; children, Alfonso Jr. (Diane) of Anchorage, AK, Irene (Bob) Aimone of Madras, OR; Michael of Yakima, Mona (Ray) Sutton of Portland, David (Delma) of Toppenish and grandson, Jerry Villanueva of Toppenish; 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; her brother, Bernardo Devora of Longview; five sisters, Linda Lozano of Toppenish, Delores Grajeda of Idaho, Marguerite Hall, Mary Heneghen and Virginia Devora all of Yakima; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Salvador. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday June 29, 2018 at 10AM at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Toppenish. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Irene D. Villanueva (77) of Toppenish past away on June 12, 2018 in Yakima at the Cottage in the Meadow. Irene was born in Las Cruces, NM on February 23, 1941 to Bernardo and Veronica (Chavarria) Devora. As a young girl her family moved to Toppenish... View Obituary & Service Information