Juanita Magdalena Villarreal

EDINBURG - Juanita Magdalena Villarreal, lovingly known as “Magda,” was born on September 2, 1962 in Rio Bravo, Mexico. After 63 years of life, she passed away on March 19, 2026 at her home in Edinburg, Texas surrounded by her loved ones.

Juanita was a loving, kind, and incredibly intelligent woman. Known for her generous heart and faithful spirit, Juanita was loved by all who knew her. As a proud Mexican immigrant and first generation university graduate, Juanita was a beacon of strength and determination. Juanita was preceded in death by her cherished husband Roberto Villarreal and her beloved parents Constantino and Bacilisa Munoz.

Juanita loved her job and the people she worked with. She worked as a medical technologist for over 30 years, primarily with South Texas Health System. While she knew how to operate each area of the laboratory, she ended her career as the Blood Bank/ Microbiology Section Supervisor at STHS - Edinburg.

Above all, Juanita loved her family. Her husband, children, and granddaughter filled her heart and she did everything she could to support their happiness. Magda was the matriarch of her family. She was the oldest of six siblings who she loved and cared for deeply. She loved her nieces and nephews like they were her own children.

Juanita is survived by her three children; Roberto Villarreal Jr., Alyssa Villarreal, and Gabriela (Maxanthony) Aguilar; and her treasured granddaughter Alyna May Aguilar. She is also survived by her five siblings Norma (Jesus) Salazar, Rafael (Sylvia Hinojosa) Muñoz, Jose Constantino (Laura) Muñoz, Juan Francisco (Yolanda) Muñoz, and Marta Neli (Arnulfo) Salinas.

Juanita will be remembered by her bright spirit and warm heart. She will be forever loved and deeply missed.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Legacy Chapels 4610 South Jackson Road in Edinburg. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Edinburg. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg.

Funeral services are under the direction of Legacy Chapels in Edinburg.