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Nena Villavecer

February 26 1940 - October 27 2025

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Victoria Durocher Curtin uploaded photo(s)

Friday, October 31, 2025

Nena was a wonderful woman. She always had time to have a laugh with, or go shopping with. She loved being with her family and her grandchildren. She loved her family so much. Nena always had a smile on her face and she always had the right lipstick shade on. She is with the love of her life in heaven. There is peace of mind knowing she is together with your father. I am so honoured to have been part of this family. Our condolences to the family and friends. Love Victoria and Ed Curtin xo

Jasmine Plante posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

As a child, my Auntie Nena was always around. We lived right next door to her and my Uncle in the Villages of Windsor. Vince and I are fortunate to have many happy memories at their house: playing in the sprinkler in their backyard, spending weekends and evenings there while our parents were at work, watching my Uncle cook fabulous meals and getting to eat that delicious food together with our extended family. When we moved to Tecumseh our interactions weren't as frequent, but they still remained close. They'd frequently walk from their house to ours in the summer and stop in for a drink and quick visit. Life change when Uncle passed. Auntie Nena was devastated. You didn't need to know them well to know they shared a deep, true love. She soldiered on and held her children close. Over the years she learned how to live again through the subsequent births of her grandchildren. She leaned into her new role as Grandma, caring for and loving her new grandbabies, helping her children raise them, and they grew to know and cherish her. While not knowing him personally, they all grew to know their late Grandfather. Photographs of him cooking, smiling and laughing were everywhere. He was gone physically but she made sure he was never forgotten. My aunt endeared herself to everyone around her. She always made an effort to look nice. She loved makeup - lipstick especially - and like a Queen, she was always one to tell another woman they were beautiful. There were many times she'd look at me, her kind eyes, flecked with cataracts, sparkling, and tell me she liked my skin, my hair, my makeup. She loved beauty and found it everywhere. She also loved wearing floral prints, pinks and purples. In the springtime we'd go thru the county greenhouses and she'd walk up and down the aisles, her cane clicking on the ground with every step. She would be absolutely overwhelmed by all the flowers she saw and wanted to buy. If she wasn't buying them then she was standing next to them and having Grace or I take her photo so she could post a new Facebook profile pic. She was forever gracious to everyone she met. She was very giving of herself and her time and talents. She loved doing laundry and dishes. She took pride in being able to get out even the most stubborn stains. She got excited walking down the laundry and cleaning aisles at WalMart. She loved, loved, LOVED anything that smelled nice and disliked anything that didn't ("My nose is small, but I smell everything"). Bath and Body Works was her jam. She loved pop culture and Star magazines. Purple Rain by Prince was one of her favourite songs. Even in this digital age of breakneck celebrity gossip, she still kept up with the times, once asking me if I thought Jennifer Lopez had plastic surgery because "How can she look like that in her 50's!!!" She loved feeding people. You could not leave her home without her offering you a meal, a snack, a beverage, a piece of candy or two, or five. And when you couldn't eat a single thing more, she'd pack up a container for you to bring home...("For the kids, for later! You just take it!)" It's for all these little reasons and so many more that so many people are heartbroken over her loss. She was in my life from the day I was born and I feel fortunate to have four decades of memories with her. She was wickedly funny, inquisitive and loyal. Inday, Jun and Noy - your mom made sure your dad's legacy was never forgotten. She now has a whole family who will carry on and keep her memory for her.

Dr. Monique Siara & Staff posted a symbolic gesture

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Villavecer family. Your mom was such a wonderful lady, who was always smiling regardless of the circumstances. She was a valued staff member of my grandparents at Marentette Rest Home back in the day and was my cherished patient throughout my entire career. She raised three amazing kids as well as her beloved grandchildren. She leaves behind such an incredible legacy that will continue to live on with the strong family values that she instilled in all of you. Her family was her pride and joy. The bond you have will give you the strength to carry on without her. Heaven has gained an angel, whose beautiful smile we will all miss dearly. May Nena rest in peace. Sending you all love and prayers. In deepest sympathy, Dr. Monique Siara & Staff

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October

Visitation 1

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Banwell Chapel

11677 Tecumseh Rd. East

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Thursday

October

Visitation 2

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Banwell Chapel

11677 Tecumseh Rd. East

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Friday

October

Funeral Service

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Friday, October 31, 2025

Riverside Baptist Church

8300 Little River Road

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Friday

October

Interment Information

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Friday, October 31, 2025

Heavenly Rest Cemetery

5005 Howard Ave.

LaSalle, Ontario, Canada

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