Helen G. Villegas, age 75, was called home on November 28, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, nana, Tia and friend. She was born on October 8, 1945 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Antonio Gomez and Guadalupe Gomez. Nine months later she was brought over to the United States by her father Antonio Gomez. Helen lived in a small town called Kyrene Arizona with her family and they later moved to Guadalupe, Arizona. In Kyrene she attended elementary school with all of her siblings, and she graduated from Tempe Union High School. She then pursued a higher education in the Nursing field and upon earning her certificate, worked for Dr. Gardner.
Helen was in the nursing field for quite some time, until she retired and became a full-time caregiver. She always honored a promise she made to her mother and took care of her younger sister Martha Gomez for 42 years. Helen dedicated her life to God and spent countless hours singing at any and every event. Her commitment was always with her local church in the city she resided in. She impacted innumerable lives by sharing the gift of her voice that was accompanied by her unconditional love. Her life was a living example of the Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 — “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.”
Every day you could find Helen watching CNN and on the phone with her sister Dora Lopez who was her best friend, catching up on the latest in politics. When she wasn’t watching CNN, she was on Facebook spreading as many prayers and as much love as she could. She shared a love for food when all of her kids and grandkids would take her out to eat for date nights. Every year on your birthday you could count on a “Happy Birthday” wake up call from her and all year round she always made time to make everyone in her life feel special. Helen was a sports fanatic for the local teams and was the #1 Arizona Cardinals fan.
She is survived by her husband Florentino C. Villegas, her sons, and daughters. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. All of whom she loved deeply and will continue to live out her legacy.
Services for Helen & Martha
Private service for Immediate Family:
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Celebration of life at CCV
Thursday December 10, 2020 10AM
CCV Avondale-
1565 N 113th Ave,
Avondale, AZ 85392.
This will also be live on Helens Facebook page.
Thursday December 10, 2020
Between 11:30-12:00
Final cruise through her town and home church:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
5445 San Angelo St.
Guadalupe, AZ 85283
Followed by burial:
Resthaven 4310 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042.
Please remember to social distance and take proper precautions. We lost both of them to this ugly virus. We don’t want to lose anyone else. Please remember to mask up.
❤Villegas Family
Armando Villegas
Aye… My heart is broken. I am going to abide her wishes.The Amor I have for you Jefa are beyond palabras. Watch over me as you have always.
Sandra Moreno
Words cannot describe the loss of this beautiful soul. Helen was all the above to a T. She truly lived by her scripture every day. She was kind, compassionate and forgiving. She was an awesome neighbor and example of Gods ❤️
I’m going to miss her encouraging words on fb! To the Villegas family I will continue to pray for you all!! This is truly heartbreaking ! Love Juaquin and Sandra Moreno
Theresa Rubio Rodriguez
My condolences to family of this beautiful loving lady that our families were friends grew up same street i have know her and her family all our lives will be dearly missed may you sing in paradise
rest in paradise my lovely friend ❤
Teri Rubio Rodriguez and Family ❤
Francisca Arvallo
When the family got together for holidays, christmas especially, she always lead us kids in song. She had a voice that comforted people and I could always hear those strong emotions in her voice especially the compassion she had for others when she sang.
We will miss her and Tia Martha. Thank you for the wonderful memories, may you rest in peace.
Our condolences to my Tata Mando ,my tios and Tias, Tia Dora and Nana Lupe. To my cousins: Rene,Mary,Lucy, Conrad and the many grandchildren who lost a grandmother and an unforgettable tia; we send our prayers and send our love to you all as you go through this difficult time.
We love you all
Frances Arvallo and kids (Alianna,DJ and Yeshaya)
Judy
Bless those who mourn, eternal God, with the comfort of your love that they may face each new day with hope and the certainty that nothing can destroy the good that has been given. May their memories become joyful, their days enriched with friendship, and their lives encircled by your love.
I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful lady who is truly an angel of God while on this earth. She brought love and joy to so many.
Rita Uriarte Paiz
My Deepest Condolences to All of Tia Helens Family… she had always treated me with lots of love ❤️ my best friends’s Tia so I’d call her Tia since I was young… this was a shock to lose such a very beautiful soul May She Rest In Paradise! I will forever love and miss you Tia Helen!
1SG Ybarra
Heartfelt condolences Helen was a beautiful person for her family and others. She was an Angel on earth and now an Angel in heaven.
Frances Chica Ramos
My deepest condolences to a living spurred women. May she rest in Paradise. She will be singing with the Angels
Terrie Bidwell
My sincere condolences to the family
God Bless you Armondo. We have had so much loss the traffic couple of years❤️
Janice Rothweiler
Renee, I’m so sorry for your and your family’s loss. I, too was lucky enough to have my grandparents a part of my daily life. I know how painful it is. They all have been gone for over 20 years and I miss them still. Hugs to you and yours. All my prayers.
Ricardo J Castillo Sr
My deepest condolences to the family. Helen will definitely be missed. I have known her for over 60yrs. I met her in grade school. She was my Facebook buddy. May she rest in peace. God bless all her family. Prayers for her family.
Msria Victoria Murua
You’ll never know how much I will miss you Mija. Sing with the Angels now. My confolences to tje family.
Mary Vasquez-Cruz
My deepest condolences to the VILLEGAS and GOMEZ families. She was truly a person filled with so much love and had a heart of gold and touched many around her. i know she will be truly missed by so many. May God’s comfort, peace and love surround all her family during this difficult time in the passing of Helen and Martita. Blessings- Mary Vasquez-Cruz
Frank Mendoza
My heart broken fot my tia Helen she was a great woman i grew up with her at st.cathrines church she had a angelic voiceshe will truly be missed. I loved her and her family very much.Now she is God’s lead singer in heaven.my condolences to the family and prayers for heailng .My family loves you guys.
Mondies and Leah Roman
Our deepest sympathy to the Villegas family. Tia Lena and Martha were very dear to our hearts and a huge part of our family! We will never forget Tia Lenas beautiful smile and voice and her love for everyone!! We know the pain you are going through and pray the Lord is with you all during this difficult time. They will be missed dearly! May they Rest in Peace!!
Theresa Losada
Sebastian, my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your nana and her sister. May they now Rest In Peace in the arms of Our Lord. Much love to you and your mother.
Grant Frazier
My condolences to your family, sorry for your loss.
Susan
I’m so sorry for the loss of a beautiful angel she is missed already love you tia