Israel Villa, Jr., 58, of Denver, passed away August 16, 2010, following a long battle with brain cancer. He is survived by the love of his life, Lori Rickert, two children, Vanessa Villa and Israel Villa III, and countless friends he considered family. A rosary will be said 7:00 PM Thursday, Horan & McConaty, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd. Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Friday, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2375 E. Arizona Ave., followed by a Celebration of Life at the Wellshire Inn, 3333 S. Colorado Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Denver Hospice. All of us will miss this loved and respected gentleman.