Mr. Alexander O. Villa, Sr.

Obituary Alexander Ochoa Villa Sr. 62, passed away on July 26, 2021 at home in Kansas City, MO of nature causes. Alexander was also known to coworkers and friends as “Amigo”, in childhood he was known as “Poncho”. Alexander was born on October 11, 1958 to Tomas H Villa and Rose Ochoa Villa in Kansas City, MO. Alexander lived in Kansas City, MO all his life expect for a short time in Austin, Texas in his early twenties with his wife, Sandra. He went to West High School in KCMO. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad in 1975 to 1980. He also worked for Taystee Bread and Jefferson Smurfit in NKC, MO. He then went to work for The City of Kansas City, Missouri, Parks & Recreation Dept., Brush Creek as a Maintenance Mechanic Worker. He retired from the City on November 19, 2007 due to illness. He loved working on Brush Creek all the way to the Plaza, where some of his work still stands, fixing fountains, maintaining the Creek, etc. Alexander loved his wife and children. He was a good husband and father. He loved to cook for his family. Loved going fishing, working on cars until his hand would let him any longer. He loved hangout with his friends. He loved to do things with his family. He loved watching Boxing and Football and eating on Game day with his family. There wasn’t a thing he wouldn’t do to help someone if asked. Alexander was preceded in death by his father, Tomas H. Villa, his mother, Rose Ochoa Villa, his brother, Tomas O. Villa, his sisters, Guadalupe Huerta, and Loretta Poole and his son-in-law Jason Frye. Alexander leaves to mourn his loving wife of 35 years, Sandra Rayos Villa of KCMO. His daughters, Tabatha Villa & Samantha Frye, both of KCMO. His sons, Eric Villa and Alexander O. Villa Jr., both of KCMO, Fernando Martinez of KCMO, and Adam Lopez of San Antonio, Texas. His grandchildren, Fernando Martinez Jr, Tonantzin Martinez and Azucena Martinez of Salt Lake City, Utah. His sisters Beatriz Garcia (Frank) of Independence, MO, Lillian Edmondson (Scott) of KC North, MO, and Sylvia Heskett (Jim) of KCMO. Numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. And many friends. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 5, 2021, 2:00pm at the Watkins Heritage Chapel. Private Disposition. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. This facility requires social distancing and face coverings indoors. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Alexander O. Villa, Sr., please visit our floral store. Read More