Mike Leos Villarrial, Sr., 95, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Waco, Texas. A graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the McGregor Cemetery, with Father Albert Ruiz officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Cole Funeral Home, McGregor, Texas.
Mike was born on May 8, 1925, in Oglesby, Texas to Jesus Villarrial and Cruz (Leos) Villarrial. He was a longtime resident of Oglesby and McGregor. Mike attended school in Oglesby and farmed in Oglesby. He married the love of his life, Pauline Felan, on September 18, 1948 in Meridian. He worked as a foreman at Eisen Brother Furniture Place in McGregor for 18 years, Mobile Home Place in Waco for 16 years, and L. L. Sams Church Furniture for about 7 years. Mike was a musician and played the accordion all over Central Texas. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid pool player. Most of all, Mike loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and watching his sons perform music.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pauline Felan Villarrial; son, Oscar Villarrial; grandson, Little Carlos; and three brothers.
Survivors include sons, Mike Villarrial, Jr. and wife, Linda, Ernie Villarrial and wife, Mary Helen; daughter, Melinda Villarrial;, ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; sister, Delores Riley and husband, Ron; brothers, Moses Villarrial, Lupe Villarrial and wife, Mary Lou; and numerous nieces and nephews.