His body of work spanned more than 50 years and had a characteristic ethos of nostalgia for childhood and positive depictions ...

He may be best known for his warm, nostalgic depictions of life in San Antonio during simpler times, including tamaladas, Mother’s Day serenades and children at play. “Joe Villarreal was an ...

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is remembering an artist whose work brought so much color and life to the west side. The family of Joe Villarreal says he died following health complications.