Edward “Bobo” Villarino, 77, passed away on Jan. 22, 2018, at home in Winslow. He was born on Oct. 20, 1940, in Winslow. Holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, at the Madre de Dios Catholic Church in Winslow, followed by Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Bobo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, but most of all a dear friend to all. He enjoyed working in his yard and working with Leon King (Quality Control Supervisor) on his spurs. Bobo loved going to Alabama to see family and fish, even if there was no “catch of the day.” His real passion was serving with the Color Guard. He attended every memorial, parade and service with pride. He loved his country and flag, but most of all he loved his family. Bobo is survived by his wife, Linda Villarino, who never left his side; sons, Raymond (Melissa) Villarino of Phoenix, Phillip Villarino of Winslow and Juan Villarino of Phoenix; daughter, Maria (Bill) Villarino of Winslow; sister, Ernestine Mendoza of Indio, Calif.; and brother, Jose “Pepe” Villarino of San Diego, Calif. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Leocadio “LG” Villarino and Maria Villarino; brothers, Gilbert Villarino, Robert Villarino, Leo Villarino and Gilbert Berunda; sisters, Cipriana Alvarez, Chavela Isabel Reyes, Mary Louise Reyes, Rachel Brashier, Jennie Montoya and Cecelia Estudillo. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow handled the arrangements.
