Lupe Banieh Amaya Obituary (2021)

Our dear Lupe Banieh Amaya was called by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 76 on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6:27 pm at Bayshore Hospital in Pasadena, Texas. Lupe was born in Pontiac, Michigan and raised in Brownsville, Texas. She was the daughter of Narciso Amaya and Tomasa Villarreal. Our mother's favorite thing to do was to watch television and play Loteria. Her favorite pastime was spending time with grandkids and great-grandchildren. Our mother was of great love, strength and compassion. She never complained nor asked for anything. All she wanted was to spend quality time with her family. Lupe is survived by her daughters, Nora Montalvo, Norma Sepulveda and Maricela Villarreal; sons, George Villarreal, Eddie Villarreal and Larry Villarreal; 34 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Lupe was predeceased by her daughters, Maria Antonia Villarreal and Rose Lorene Carranza and son, Steven Villarreal. Our mother will be greatly missed, loved and cherished by all she left behind. A visitation for Lupe will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 beginning at 12:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of her life to start at 2:00 p.m. Both events will be held at the chapel of Bay Area Funeral Directors located at 5410 FM 1765 (facing Highway 3) in Texas City, Texas 77591. 409-933-4300. All memorials may be sent to the funeral home.