Sandra Villanueva

Sandra Villanueva

April 13, 1955 - August 26, 2023

Obituary

MIDDLETON - Sandra Villanueva of Middleton, Wis., 68, passed on Aug. 26, 2023, after a long and hard-fought battle with illness. She was born on April 13, 1955, in Bronx, N.Y.


Sandy is survived by her mother, Santia Colon 92; sister, Marilyn Zengotita 64; former husband, Humberto Villanueva 68; daughter, L. Noelia Villanueva 49; sons, Gabriel R. Villanueva 41 and Samuel D. Villanueva 33; and four grandchildren, Alexandria, Olivia, William and Elijah. Sandy was predeceased by her brother, Olipe Colon Jr.


Sandy graduated from Walton High School in Bronx, N.Y., in 1973 and attended Siena College of Louden, N.Y., and University of New York, Buffalo.


Sandy was a loving mother who tirelessly devoted her life to giving her children all the opportunities she herself never had. Sandy was also incredibly passionate about physical fitness, especially teaching and helping others by sharing her knowledge of that industry. But the things for which Sandy is well known are her open hands, open heart and open home to the many people she met through several cities where she resided throughout her life including in Albany, Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo (New York), Battle Creek (Michigan), Mission Viejo, Modesto (California) and Waunakee, Middleton (Wisconsin).


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.


Sandy was dedicated in her commitment to Jesus Christ and witnessed to many as she lived her life. We will miss her dearly but are joyful that she is with God the Father.


Sandy’s favorite verse Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson West

Funeral & Cremation Care

7435 University Ave.

(608) 831-6761




Events

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Visitation
Wed Aug 30, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
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Funeral Service
Wed Aug 30, 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM CDT
Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
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Graveside Service
Wed Aug 30, 2023 @ 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
Sunset Memory Gardens • 7302 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI 53717
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JM
June Marx
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Sandra was a very close friend to me when we worked at WAST-TV in Menands, NY. We went to the Clam Bakes the station had together with her husband. I loved her very much and sent Christmas cards for several years but they were always returned as a wrong address. I even tried to call her at the address I had but the people living there did no know of her. I was at lunch one day and upon returning to the office she, her husband Umberto and daughter had waited over an hour to see me in the office. They were back at RPI for some reason, where I know worked for the Provost. I know she next had a son. She loved Umberto so much. They even came to my house one evening for a visit. My name is June Marx. I live at 60 Oak Brook Commons, Clifton Park, NY 12065 I think her mother is still alive from the research I did trying to locate Sandy. Should anyone want to call and discuss my memories of her, I am at 518-371-1505. I pray for her always since I found her obituary. Love to her family. JM

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