KATIE VILLAREAL, 73, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her children, Abbie and Angelo Villareal; parents, Jose and Abelina Medina and in-laws, Amarante and Teresina Villareal. Katie loved to sew, cook and take care of her flowers in her garden. She was also a member of the Living Waters prayer group. Mrs. Villareal is survived by her husband, Juan Villareal; sons, John R. Villareal and Hector P. Villareal all of Alcalde; daughter, Rebekkah Aguilar and husband James of Española and numerous grandchildren; great-grandson, Adrian Fernandez, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be: Jarrod and Jessica Villareal, Amanda and Tommy Villareal, Loren, Brett and Katelyn Villareal and Alyssa and Santiago Aguilar. The family of Katie Villareal has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477