On December 10, 2021, Richard Villanueva. Loving father of 5 passed away at the age of 58.
Richard was born and raised in Waianae, Hawaii on May 11, 1963. In 1985 he  moved to California and Married Charlene Lato on June 1, 1985.
In 2000 Richard and Charlene eventually moved to Oceanside to Pastor a Church, Praise Chapel. He had a passion for people, Especially spreading the word of God everywhere he went. He was the Custodian for San Luis Rey Elementary School for the last 6 years. He loved his community, playing the ukulele and spending time with his family.
Richard was Proceed in death by his Father Albert Villanueva Sr.  and his Wife Charlene Villanueva who passed January 9th 2021.  Survived by Emmaline Villanueva (mom), and his brothers Albert Jr, Primitivo, Alfred, Anthony,Jerry and sisters  Mary Gasso and Rosemarie (Villanueva) Ramos. His Dog Rufus His children Jeremiah “Keke”, Lehua, Matthew Keoni, Angelica Leilani,Jasmine Kuuipo and his Grandchildren Leianna,Christopher, Maliyah, Kealani,Ka’iulani, Eli ,Kawika ,Charlene. Granddog Koa
Due to COVID restrictions, we were not able to have a service for Charlene back when she passed in January. So at this time we would love to celebrate them both!
Anyone who would like to attend is more then welcome to come.
Celebration of life

• December 27th 2021
• 6-8pm
• 2135 Industrial Ct, Vista, CA 92081