Richard "Chuchie" Villanueva, born June 21 ^st 1939, passed away April 8, 2014 at the Olivia White Hospice in Flagstaff from pneumonia. He leaves behind Dorothy, his wife of 55 years. His 3 children, Bambi, Vera Bower and son, Johnny. Grandchildren, Jamie Lee and Arron. Great-grandchildren Ryan Brianna and Kierra. One sister, Esther Villanueva and two nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Jennie Villanueva and his brother, Frankie.

He especially enjoyed going to coffee with his best friend, Alex Yberra. Casinos, Hunting and fishing were his past times.

In honor of Richard memorial donations may be made to the Madonna House. A rosary will be Friday evening April 11 ^th at 7pm at Norvel Owens Mortuary. Keeping with his wishes no other services will be held, Richard had asked cremated without additional services.