Merlina Movilla Villame, also known as “Merlyn” to her friends and family, passed away on Sunday, July 16th, 2023. She was of age 63 and resided in Houston, Texas.
Merlina was born in 1959 to mother, Emelia Movilla, and father, Jacinto Movilla in Santa Cruz, Zambales, Philippines. In 1990, Merlina met her husband, Carmelito “Joel” Cabillon Villame in Houston, TX. Merlina and Carmelito went on to have 2 daughters, Diana and Joelyn Villame.
Merlina loved to cook, bake, spend time with loved ones, and connect with her family back home. Merlina was also a devout Catholic and a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Houston,TX.
Merlina was preceded by her father, Jacinto Movilla, as well as her siblings and their respective spouses, Carlos & Elsa and Lucena & Isagani. She is survived by her husband, Carmelito “Joel” Villame, her children, Diana and Joelyn Villame, her mother, Emelia Movilla, and her siblings and their respective spouses, Ramon & Elveteria, Rebejes & Romy, Reynaldo & Amalia, Eddie, Neives & Edwin, Nelson & Jennifer, and Nelsy & Liezl.
The Memorial Visitation, Memorial Service, and Liturgy Service will take place on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 3:00 pm until 7:30 pm.
Agenda is as follows:
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Open Visitation
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Memorial Service
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Additional Time / Break
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Liturgy Service
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Open Visitation / Event End
Date: Saturday, July 22, 2023
Location: Leal Funeral Home | 11123 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
Hello Joel, Diana and Joelyn, We will be praying for you. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5 For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.
We are praying,
Kris & Fering Sarsaba Chari
Our deepest sympathy to you, Joel, Diana & Joelyn for the loss of our friend and loved one, Merlyn. She will always be missed, but always in our hearts and our prayers. May the Lord give you the strength during these difficult times.
Revelation 21.4, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning, or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Ferdie, Marita & Dodie
Sad to note of what was going on your married life this past weekend. Be strong enough to tackle everything. Gaw mao ni ako cp 8312069739. I am 3 hours behind CA man ko karon nagpuyo. Last year 2022 I was in Dallas for 2 weeks on a job related
My deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Ate Merlina I will miss you so much, you are the best person I know since I moved to Houston. I will never forget you. I lost a friend and a mother iin you, thank you for your love to me and my family. I love yoy so much!!!!