Rev. Louis J. Villarreal, O.M.I., 97, died at Oblate Madonna Residence, San Antonio, on August 26, 2026, where he has lived since 2023.  Born in Aurora, Illinois on November 20, 1928, he was the son of Luis Villarreal and Soledad Luevano.

He became a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in 1959 and was ordained a priest in 1965.  His different assignments took him to the Diocese of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, and Mexico City, Mexico; Houston and McAllen, Texas; Wellton, Oracle, and Tucson, Arizona; and Turnersville, New Jersey.

His survivors include three out of state siblings:  James, Consuelo Gilbert and Conchita Ade.

Funeral services will be held at the Oblate Madonna Residence Chapel on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.  A Rosary will be recited at 9:00am followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am.  Burial will follow in Oblate Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oblate Madonna Residence, 5722 Blanco Road, San Antonio, Texas 78216.