Mamerto B. Villa's Obituary
Mamerto Villa, Jr. was born in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines on August 5, 1948, the eldest son of Mamerto Villa, Sr. (Deceased) and Adoracion Villa. He came to the United States in 1977 and joined the US Navy in 1979. He was known as Boyette to his friends and family and was a hard working and quiet person. He lived in Tacoma for 25 years and enjoyed many friends. During family gatherings, he mingled mostly with his nieces and nephews. He was very proud and dedicated to his job at the BMC Post Office in Federal Way. His devotion to Pacita, best friend was evident of a very sincere love of many years. He shared many fond memories of going out, listening to romantic music, and his love of cooking. He was an avid fitness walker at the Tacoma Mall. His way of being connected to his country of heritage was to watch the Philippine TV channels. His favorite game show was Â"WOWOWEEÂ", which he watched even during the late hours after work.He bonded even closer to his sister Nell, his stem cell donor. He wished for a special family reunion after his stem cell treatment. Today, we celebrate BoyetteÂ's life with family and friends. He leaves to celebrate his life: mother, Adoracion Villa, Tacoma, WA; sister, Grace Lambert, Buckley, WA; sister, Nell Villa, Los Angeles, CA; brother, Joey Villa, Corona, CA; brother, Larry Villa, Orting, WA; sister, Antonette Maestre, Corona, CA; sister, Carol Villa, Puyallup, WA; and loving Friend, Pacita Lee, Seattle, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.Viewing will be from 1:00 to 9:00 PM on Thursday and Friday, August 10 and 11, at Mountain View Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 9:30 AM, followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at Visitation Church, 3306 S. 58th St., Tacoma.
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