Pedro Cortez Villanueva

Pedro Cortez Villanueva, 68, of Henderson, NV, passed away on April 10, 2021 in Henderson, NV.

Pedro was born in Hidalgo Del Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico to Casiano and Maria Cortez Villanueva on February 20,1953.

Pedro was born in Mexico but raised in a small village called Central, New Mexico. He attended Cobre High School and went on to marry his high school sweetheart, Zenaida. He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1971 where he honorably served his time as a Sergeant in Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC. After his military career ended, Pedro moved his wife and children back to New Mexico. He loved spending his free time fishing and hunting. Pedro also loved coaching his children in wrestling, softball, baseball and soccer. Pedro worked for UV Industries in Fierro, NM. He graduated from Western New Mexico University with a master’s degree in computer science. After graduating, Pedro moved his wife and their four children to Las Vegas, NV. Where he worked in the Casinos for many years. Pedro was a hardworking man. He spent the rest of his days, by helping raise his grandchildren with great love and earning the nickname “Java”. He taught his grandchildren how to drive and enjoyed going to their games. His military career inspired three of his grandchildren to follow in his footsteps. He enjoyed playing the slots. Every morning he would put on a pot of coffee and open all the blinds to let the sunshine in. He was a quiet man with a great sense of humor. We miss him dearly.

Pedro is preceded in death by his parents Casiano and Maria Villanueva; three brothers Jose, Simon, and Roberto Villanueva, a sister Juana Villanueva and a nephew Jose Villanueva Jr.

Pedro is survived by his Ex-wife Zenaida; his two sons Pedro Villanueva, Bryan Villanueva and his wife Alisha of Las Vegas, NV; two daughters, Pamela Villanueva and her partner Manuel Peru Jr of Bayard, NM, Frances Villanueva of Las Vegas, NV., thirteen grandchildren: Jerika (Gabriel), Elijah (Joe), Paris (Chris), Pedro III, Xavier, Michael, Devin, Madison, Deun, Keun, Kaytlyn, Kenwyn and Naima. Four great-grandchildren: Amara, Onyx, Rome and Xiomara. Three brothers Ricardo Villanueva and wife Irene, Marcy Villanueva and wife Viola, Armando Villanueva and wife Margarita, two sisters Isabel Villanueva Fernandez and husband Jose, Alice Villanueva Nunez and husband Steve, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 9:30 am to 11:30 am Friday April 30, 2021 at Davis Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Friday April 30, 2021 at Davis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Pedro Villanueva III, Xavier Villanueva, Michael Vasquez II, Devin Villanueva, Deun Villanueva, Keun Villanueva, and Kenwyn Villanueva.

Honorary Pallbearers Jose Leyba and Rome Alejandro Marquez