Ricardo Villagomez

Ricardo J. Villagomez, born 1933, "Rick," "R.J.," "Mr. V," age 85, passed away peacefully and went home on September 15, 2019. Born in Donna, Texas, he moved to Kerrville, Texas, and worked at Kerrville VA Hospital.\r\n\r\nHe graduated from Kingsville High School in 1952 and lettered on varsity football for the Brahmas.\r\n\r\nHe was a professional photographer, charter member of the Knights of Columbus of Kerrville, coached Little League baseball and was a board member of Catholic Life Insurance.\r\n\r\nHe was in the U.S. Army from July 13, 1954 to May 31, 1956. He received his associates degree at Saint Phillips College 1956-58.\r\n\r\nIn 1961, he began his X-ray career at the VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas.\r\n\r\nAfter 35 years of service, he retired as chief of X-ray at the VA Kerrville Hospital in 1996\r\n\r\nHe married Hermila Villagomez on Aug. 25, 1963, and they celebrated 56 years of marriage on Aug. 25, 2019.\r\n\r\nHe is survived by his wife, Mila Villagomez; son, Rick Villagomez; daughter, Roxi Taylor significant other Dalton Southern; son, Roger Villagomez and significant other Miz Rios; daughter Rachel Norris and husband Donnie Norris. Surviving grand-children are Darian Norris, Jada Norris, Niki Taylor and Tony Villagomez. Surviving sisters are Hilda Covarrubias, Kingsville, Texas, Irma Arrendondo, Austin, Texas, Chris Pena, Brownsville, Texas, Betty Ramirez, McKinney, Texas, and Binky Martinez, Corpus Christi, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.\r\n\r\nRosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Grimes Funeral Chapels. \r\n\r\nFuneral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Notre Dame Catholic Church. \r\n\r\n