Lupe Joe Reyes Villa

November 24, 1927 - October 20, 2016

Passed away suddenly and peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at Alexander Gardens, in Santa Barbara where he resided. Lupe was a Santa Barbara native born on Nov. 24, 1927. He lived an incredible life, full of love, while continuously surrounded by his family and friends. Meeting Lupe was always a cherished memory. He treated his friends and family to the real life history of Santa Barbara with stories ranging from riding the school bus directly to the lemon fields in Goleta after school, to many adventures in the downtown pool halls with his brothers. An expert-gardener by trade, he dedicated his life to beautifying and cultivating several estates in Montecito and Santa Barbara. He loved his family, friends, nature, mariachi, good food and making salsa. His great sense of humor, and strength both mentally and physically even while living with Parkinson's disease, was an inspiration to all who knew Lupe. He never gave up. During his life he endured the passing of his daughter Linda, his loving wife Norma, brothers Joe, Danny, Frank, Jesus and Lencho, and sisters Esther and Tilley. He will be sorely missed. He is survived by his daughter Rita Villa Danchuk, (Rick), stepson Gary Pesek, (daughter Gloria, son Justin ) grandchildren, Parissa and Jaleh Ebrahimi, Alanna and Zach Gones, many nieces and nephews and brother and sister in laws. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice of Santa Barbara, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Services will be held Friday, Oct. 28th at First Baptist Church on Veronica Springs Rd., at 10:00 am.