Romeo And Vickie Villaluna

Romeo and Vickie (Stephens) Villaluna went to heaven together in February 2025. A little about them and their lives together follows.

Romeo Alvarado Villaluna, 76, of Corning, AR., left this life Friday, February 7, 2025 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Romeo was born in Bagamanoc, Island of Cataduanes in the Bicol Region, Philippines to Delfin Villaluna and Emilia (Alvarado) Villaluna on October 25, 1948.

Vickie Earlene (Stephens) Villaluna, 72, left this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, AR. Vicke was born in El Paso, TX,. to Edward Victor Stephens and Mary Lou (Hutcherson) Stephens on October 22, 1952.

Romeo and Vickie met when both were very young and become the love of each other’s lives in Wahiawa, Hawaii, where both of their fathers were stationed in the military. They shared the next 60 years as the apple of the other’s eye.

Together they spent many years in Las Vegas, NV., where he worked as a valet at Lady Luck Casino, and she worked as a Change Girl at the Golden Nugget and a Black Jack Dealer at the Mirage. Later in life, they moved to Arkansas to enjoy retirement.

Romeo had a deep love for music and was a talented drummer. He also found joy in coloring and drawing, expressing his creativity in many ways. In the evenings, he could often be found watching the Home Shopping Network, a simple pleasure he truly enjoyed. He had a deep and unwavering love for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, finding his greatest joy in their laughter and company. He took immense pride in their accomplishments, even when his health didn’t allow him to be there in person. No matter the distance or circumstance, his love and support never wavered. Whether through a warm smile, a heartfelt conversation, or simply spending time together, his family knew how much they were loved.

Vickie had a passion for cooking and was always on the lookout for new recipes to try. Whether experimenting in the kitchen or preparing meals for loved ones, she found joy in sharing her love through food. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, always finding ways to show them how much they meant to her. Whether through a warm hug, a home-cooked meal, or a thoughtful gift from afar, she made sure they felt her love. Her great-grandchildren affectionately called her "Crazy Memaw," a name that perfectly captured her fun-loving spirit and the joy she brought into their lives. Her love was limitless, and her legacy of kindness and devotion will live on in the hearts of those who were blessed to call her family.

They are together survived by their daughter Leilani (Villaluna) and husband Mark George, and son Romi Villaluna both of Corning, AR.; five grandchildren Lindsey (George) and husband Jared Williams, Gage Graydon and wife Chelsea, Rachel (George) and husband Gage Arnold, Seth George, and KeKoa Villaluna; six great-grandchildren Brooks Williams, Lyric Graydon, Peyton Arnold, Piper Graydon, Linkin Williams, and Paxton Arnold; Romeo is also survived by two sisters Erlinda (Villaluna) Chu, and Carolyn (Villaluna) and husband Rick Pike; Vickie is also survived by one brother Eddie Stephens and wife Kim: and together many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Romeo was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Arthur Villaluna, and two sisters Norma (Villaluna) Dongon, and Necia (Villaluna) Lagasca. Vickie was preceded in death by her dear and loving husband; her parents; and her sister Terry (Stephens) Shaw.

The family has chosen to honor their memory privately, and no formal services are planned. Memorials may be made to Operation Christmas Child in their honor through Corning First Baptist Church.