10/23/2026
Leonor “Mrs. Nona” Villarreal left this world peacefully on October 22, 2026, surrounded by the love and warmth of her cherished family at her home. Born on July 1935 in Nordheim, Texas, she was the youngest of 7 children born to Gomesendo & Santos Gonzales. She was the last remaining member of her family. Nona is reunited in eternal peace with her parents and 6 siblings who predeceased her.
A devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother Nona’s legacy is carried forward by her daughters, Silvia and husband Chris Rocco of Cedar Park, Tx.; Stella and Armando Arguello of O’Donnell, Texas and Iris Bergara of Lamesa, Tx. She is survived by 3 grandsons; Lee Sanchez of Kermit, Tx; Jason & Mari Bergara of Lamesa, Tx and Johnny Bergara Jr of Lamesa. She loved her great grandchildren so very much: Desirae Bergara of San Angelo and Jordon, Maddie, Blake Ace and Breezly Autumn Bergara and Avery Chapa all from Lamesa, Tx.
Mrs. Nona dedicated 48 remarkable years as an instructional aide and lastly was in charge of the copier in the copy room for the entire O’Donnell Elementary school. We called her “The Copy Machine Queen”.
A woman of profound faith, Mrs. Nona was a devoted Baptist and an active member of both Primera Iglesia Baptist and First Baptist Church in O’Donnell. Her strong Christian beliefs were the cornerstone of her life, providing her with strength and guidance through all of life’s challenges. She was baptized at the age of 13 at the...
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