My beautiful wife Virginia Lynn Villa has passed away. She was known for her smile and kindness. She also faced her cancer the same way with grace, dignity, and a smile.

She was born on Sept. 22, 1959 and attended San Marcos High School (1978). She worked at the Samarkand Retirement Community for 32 years. Virginia loved her retired friends and enjoyed her co-working friends.

Virginia, who passed away on Jan. 18, 2026 is survived by her loving husband Gilbert Villa of 45 years; her sons Tony (Melissa) and David (Kristine); grandchildren (Tony) Alyssa, Anthony and Gabriel, (David) David Jr., Daniel; and two great grandchildren Joseph and Lillian.

She also leaves behind her brother Gabriel Gonzalez, and sisters Erlinda Crisp, Anna Rodriguez, Lupe Bridgeman, and Irene Brown.

We would like to extend a very special thanks to Dr. Sumit Mehta of Cottage Gynecologic Oncology Clinic and his staff. The great and wonderful staff at the Cottage Hospital Infusion Suite, and the doctors, nurses and staff in her last days for their care and compassion at Cottage Hospital. You are all Angels.

My Sweet Hummingbird has blown flown away.