Araceli Villanueva

Araceli V. Villanueva, 66, of Junction City, died Jan. 7, 2014 at Mercy Regional Hospital in Manhattan. She was born May 23, 1947 in Quezon City, Philippines, the daughter of Luis & Modesta Cajayon Villegas. She attended school in the Philippines, and graduated from VMapa High School in Manila. Araceli later graduated from Ortanez School of Nursing, Quezon City. She was a loving wife and mother and was very dedicated to her family.

Araceli married Salvador Villanueva on Nov. 12, 1971 in Mandaluyong, Rizal, Philippines. He survives. Other survivors include: 2 sons, Norman Villanueva, and Darby Villanueva and his fiancé Chelsea Douthit, all of Junction City; 2 daughters, Cecilia Villanueva, Aliso Viejo, CA., and Kelly Jones and husband Bobby, Evans, GA.; a brother, Luisito Villegas, Philippines; 3 granddaughters, Madyson Villanueva & Camdyn Villanueva, Odenton, MD., and Presley Villanueva, Junction City. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Perla Aldave.

The family will greet friends 9:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2014, at Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel. A Graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Riley, Manhattan, with Fr. Peter O'Donnell presiding. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice, sent in care of Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel, 203 N. Washington, Junction City, KS 66441.