Surrounded by family J. Delores "Doro" Villarrial, 91, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2012, in McGregor. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. and Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday evening May 6, 2012 at Cole Funeral Home, in McGregor. Catholic Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 7, at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 207 N. Johnson Dr. in McGregor. Interment will be at Post Oak Cemetery in Oglesby.Doro, son of Jesus Villarreal and Cruz Leos Villarreal was born in CD. M. Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico, March 18, 1920. He was born into what later would become one of the oldest Mexican families that settled in Oglesby and McGregor. He spent most of his life farming with his father and family throughout Oglesby, Osage and McGregor area. He also earned respect as an accomplished brick-layer while working with his brother Moses. He was a Jack of all trades and Master of them all. He had a special gift in being able to fix just about everything.On July 1, 1972 Doro married his soulmate Mary Gamboa. They settled in Oglesby and moving to McGregor approximately 15 years ago. Both were looking forward to celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary.Doro was a lifelong member of St Eugene Catholic Church where he sang and played the guitar with the church choir. He had a passion and love to assist with various church activities alongside with his wife. Doro loved sports especially baseball. He was an endowed pitcher as a youngster and into his adult life. He played many years with the McGregor Eagles and several Mexican teams from the McGregor - Oglesby area. While he had many nephews who played baseball, he took a special interest in two. In the 70s and 80s he took great satisfaction and delight of every game played by his nephew, Gerald Villarrial. The last several years he took immense pleasure in knowing of his 13 year old great-nephew, Preston Dillon Palacios. Doro was not able to personally witness Preston's many accomplishments due to his loss of sight and becoming a resident at McGregor Westview Manor Nursing Care. Nonetheless, Doro found a profound enjoyment of the talents of all his nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ernest and Luis.He is survived by his wife, Mary Gamboa Villarrial; brothers, Mike Villarrial and wife, Chata, of McGregor, Lupe Villarrial and wife, Mary Lou, of McGregor and Moses Villarrial and wife, Susie, of Waco; sister, Delores Villarreal Riley of McGregor; step-sons, Robert Gamboa and wife, Elisa, of Lorena, and Ernest Gamboa and wife, Paula, of Waco; and step-daughter, Margaret Anderson and husband, Fidel, of New Braunfels; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.Pallbearers will be Ralph Salinas, Tomas Balderas, Caterino Romero, Gerald Villarrial, Andre Villarrial, John Gonzales, Mario Villarreal, and Mike Villarrial The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks and sincere expression of love and gratitude to the dedicated staff at McGregor Westview Manor Nursing Care and to the many caring neighbors on South Jefferson Street, especially the two guardian angels Diane and Pauline.Cole Funeral Home, 254-840-2880