Jessica Aileen Villanueva

In Loving Memory

Jessica Aileen Villanueva May 30, 2004 – October 14, 2026

Jessica Aileen Villanueva, 22, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. Born in Edinburg and raised in San Juan, Jessica was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend whose life brought love, joy, and pride to her family and community.

Jessica graduated with honors from PSJA High School and shined in every organization she was part of. From wrestling and cheerleading to orchestra, she brought passion, dedication, and heart to everything she did. Her determination led her to become a Texas UIL State Wrestling Champion and earn a wrestling scholarship to Doane University, where she pursued software engineering with an expected graduation in fall 2026. Through her talents, kindness, and encouragement, Jessica left a lasting impression on her teammates, classmates, teachers, and coaches.

Jessica will be remembered for her beautiful smile, laughter, playful jokes, and selfless heart. She went above and beyond for the people she cared for, giving her time, love, and support freely. A treasured part of her community, she was loved by so many. Her family will forever cherish their memories together and the blessing of having her in their lives.

She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Oscar Jett Muñoz, and her godfather, Bernardo “Tito” Ramirez.

Jessica is survived by her parents, Joaquin Villanueva and Jessica Faye Villanueva; her brothers, Joaquin “Jay” Villanueva, Justin Jacob Villanueva and his wife, Laura Leeann Villanueva, and Joseph “Joey” Villanueva and his wife, Esmeralda Villanueva; her uncles, Oscar W. Muñoz and his wife, Rhonda, Orlando Muñoz and his wife, Cassie Muñoz, and Rajesh “Raj” Chiramel and his wife, Sucheta; her aunt, Linda Muñoz and her husband, Ernest Tagle; her great-aunt, Lidia Ortiz; and her godmother, Corina Ramirez.

She is also survived by her nephews, Jonah Dean, Ezrah Jacob, and Jackson Jett; her nieces, Carolyn Grace, Jalyzah Remse, and Ellah Amoraye; along with extended family, dear friends, classmates, teammates, teachers, professors, coaches, and coworkers.

Forever our beautiful daughter,our baby sister, and our precious Jessica.

Visitation for Jessica will begin at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. rosary Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral Service will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in San Juan. Interment will follow at Val Verde Memorial Gardens in Donna.

Pallbearers will be Jay Villanueva, Justin Villanueva, Joey Javi Rendon, Jacob Sariñana, Garrett Muñoz, Raj Chiramel, and Moses Vega.

Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan.