Vera grew up in South Omaha, embraced by the love of her Espejo-Sierra family, playing the piano, singing in an A Capella group, and participating in Spanish Debate Teams.
She was proud of and honored her Spanish and Mexican traditions.
An Opera lover from the beginning, Vera enjoyed volunteering in Opera Omaha.
She worked at the Blackstone Hotel, where she met Joseph. They were married in 1954.
Very was an accomplished baker and food connoisseur; she and her husband shared a passion for gourmet food. Their mutual interest in history fueled their love of travel.
Preceded by:
Husband: Joseph A. Villella
Daughter: Charise Villella
Father: Antonio H. Espejo
Mother: Maria Luisa
Grandmother: Placida Sierra
Brothers: Tony Espejo and Paul Espejo
Survived by:
Daughter: Elisa Maria Villella-DiCostanzo (Alfredo)
Grandchildren
Many loved ones
Omaha World Herald
Feb 2017
She was proud of and honored her Spanish and Mexican traditions.
An Opera lover from the beginning, Vera enjoyed volunteering in Opera Omaha.
She worked at the Blackstone Hotel, where she met Joseph. They were married in 1954.
Very was an accomplished baker and food connoisseur; she and her husband shared a passion for gourmet food. Their mutual interest in history fueled their love of travel.
Preceded by:
Husband: Joseph A. Villella
Daughter: Charise Villella
Father: Antonio H. Espejo
Mother: Maria Luisa
Grandmother: Placida Sierra
Brothers: Tony Espejo and Paul Espejo
Survived by:
Daughter: Elisa Maria Villella-DiCostanzo (Alfredo)
Grandchildren
Many loved ones
Omaha World Herald
Feb 2017
Vera grew up in South Omaha, embraced by the love of her Espejo-Sierra family, playing the piano, singing in an A Capella group, and participating in Spanish Debate Teams.
She was proud of and honored her Spanish and Mexican traditions.
An Opera lover from the beginning, Vera enjoyed volunteering in Opera Omaha.
She worked at the Blackstone Hotel, where she met Joseph. They were married in 1954.
Very was an accomplished baker and food connoisseur; she and her husband shared a passion for gourmet food. Their mutual interest in history fueled their love of travel.
Preceded by:
Husband: Joseph A. Villella
Daughter: Charise Villella
Father: Antonio H. Espejo
Mother: Maria Luisa
Grandmother: Placida Sierra
Brothers: Tony Espejo and Paul Espejo
Survived by:
Daughter: Elisa Maria Villella-DiCostanzo (Alfredo)
Grandchildren
Many loved ones
Omaha World Herald
Feb 2017
She was proud of and honored her Spanish and Mexican traditions.
An Opera lover from the beginning, Vera enjoyed volunteering in Opera Omaha.
She worked at the Blackstone Hotel, where she met Joseph. They were married in 1954.
Very was an accomplished baker and food connoisseur; she and her husband shared a passion for gourmet food. Their mutual interest in history fueled their love of travel.
Preceded by:
Husband: Joseph A. Villella
Daughter: Charise Villella
Father: Antonio H. Espejo
Mother: Maria Luisa
Grandmother: Placida Sierra
Brothers: Tony Espejo and Paul Espejo
Survived by:
Daughter: Elisa Maria Villella-DiCostanzo (Alfredo)
Grandchildren
Many loved ones
Omaha World Herald
Feb 2017
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