Michael "Tiny" and Janice Villicana

Michael “Tiny” Ray (Brooks)Villicana, 68, of Glenn, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the South Haven Health System.  Tiny opened the gates of heaven just 3 days later Saturday, February 29, 2015 for his wife of 51 years  Janice Marie Villicana, 68,  who passed away at South Haven Rehabilitation Center.  Tiny was born May 8, 1946 to Cedro Villicana and Anna Elnora (Lloyd) Brooks in Peru, IN.  Janice was born August 24, 1946   to Floyd and Dorothy (McGregory) Bolles.  Tiny and Janice worked together as over the road truck drivers for many years.  Tiny later drove for Petlife and Brinks Trucking while Janice stayed home to raise their family.  He owned his own business trimming trees and cutting firewood for people.  Tiny enjoyed shooting guns, sharpening knives and hunting.  Janice loved birds and flowers.  Together they also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and family cookouts and gatherings.

They are preceded in death along with their parents by his step father – Lloyd Brooks and grandchild – Heavenlee Villicana.

Tiny and Janice are survived by their children – Tina (John) Mears of Glenn, Michelle Diepenhorst of Pullman, Mike of St. Louis, MI and Tony Villicana of Bushnell, FL; grandchildren – Samantha Mears, John Mears III, Brandy, Felix, Helen,Wahchob, Rosa Verslyuys, Josh, Janice, Michael III, and Anthony Villicana, Jr; some great-grand children; siblings – Rhoda (Dale) Hiatt of Cedar Creek, MO and Sandra (Mark) Vanderpoppen of Cedar Creek, MO; niece – Jennifer (Allen) William; nephews – Jeremy (Tracy) Hiatt and Edward Joseph Boland III; and a several great-nieces and nephews who loved him very much.

Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.