Antonio Villaneuva, Jr.

Antonio Villanueva Jr., 69, passed away in Grandview, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, and deep devotion to his family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Living Witness Missionary Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. The service will be officiated by the Reverend Maurice Walker.

Born on October 29, 1956, in Waco, Texas, Antonio, affectionately known as Tony, was the son of Antonio Villanueva, Sr. and Beatrice Mansolo Villanueva. He was the third of eight children and grew up surrounded by a large, loving family.

From a young age, Tony was caring, creative, and gifted with his hands. He enjoyed building model and kit cars, woodworking, and figuring out how things worked. That love of tinkering and creating stayed with him throughout his life. He often talked with his sisters about “living off the land” and enjoyed any opportunity to work with his hands, whether it was repairing something, building something new, or simply improving what was already there.

Tony spent most of his career as a skilled and dependable handyman. Over the years, he dedicated his talents to companies such as General Motors and Hilton Hotels & Resorts. He was known for his reliability, strong work ethic, and craftsmanship. More than that, he was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He took great pride in his work and found genuine fulfillment in fixing, building, and making spaces better for others.

Above all, Tony was a devoted father and grandfather. He was a loving and supportive father to his daughter, Vanessa, and a proud and caring grandfather to his granddaughters. He treasured time with his family and made sure they knew how much they meant to him. He was also a wonderful brother and a loyal friend. Tony had a generous spirit and often helped close friends when they needed support—driving them where they needed to go, spending time with them, and making sure they were not alone.

He loved hosting backyard barbecues and grilling for family and friends. Those gatherings were filled with laughter, good food, and the warmth of Tony’s hospitality. His home was a place where everyone felt welcome.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Villanueva, Sr. and Beatrice Mansolo Villanueva.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Vanessa and her husband, Oscar; his cherished granddaughters, Olivia, Viana, and Janessa; his siblings, Linda, Dolores, Christine, Michael, Trine, Beatrice, and Joe Louis and his wife, Dixie; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends, including Darrell, Becky, Paul, and Bonnie.

If you would like to make a donation in memory of Tony, the family requests that donations be made to the Living Witness Missionary Baptist Church at 901 Colcord Ave, Waco, TX 76707, 254-733-9274 – Cash app donations can be made to $LivingWitnessMC www.Livingwitnessmissionarychurch.com

Tony is lovingly remembered by all who knew him. His kindness, strength, and generous heart will be deeply missed, and his memory will be cherished always.

We invite you to leave a message or share a memory of Tony in his online Memorial Guestbook at www.WHBfamily.com.