Dates
Genoveva "Genie" Leal Villanueva, 58, was born on Oct. 29, 1955, in Mathis, Texas, to Israel and Anita Leal. She was called to her home in heaven on Monday, Aug. 17, 2014. Genie was married to Jose Luis Villanueva. Genie was preceded in death by her parents, Israel Leal and Anita Games Leal; and her brother, Israel David Leal. Survivors include her daughters, Irmalinda and Pete Talamantes, Genie and Aldo Maldonado and Jennifer "Jenna" Villanueva; her seven grandchildren; her siblings, Juan Manuel and Anita Leal, Sandy and Freddie Ontiveros, Amando Leal and Delfie and Eddie Flores; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews. "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23 Viewing will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2014, at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/Knickerbocker. Service will follow at 3 p.m. Family will gather at 5 p.m. at Mejor Que Nada.