Angelo “Pepino” Llanas, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital-Elmbrook Campus at the age of 92. He was born in Lockhart, TX on October 1, 1927, the son of Amador and Rosa (nee Balandran) Llanas. He was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. On November 29, 1947 he married Juanita (nee Gamez) Llanas, she preceded him in death on December 15, 2005. Pepino was a very social person and enjoyed talking with people, especially while working out at the YMCA. He loved spending time at the Tessman Pumpkin Farm and visiting his family in Texas. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He will be missed by his children Ronald (Kathryn) Llanas, Delia (Jose R.) Mata, Sylvia Llanas and Melinda Llanas. Beloved grandfather of Theresa Stefanowski, Melissa (Carl) Tessman, Angela (Brian) Gross, Amy Llanas, Katie Llanas and Joe M. (Tracy) Mata and great-grandfather of Brian Gross II, Silas Ronald Stefanowski and Gabriella Maria Tessman. He is further survived by his siblings Mary Marquez, Jane Marchan, Susie (Santos) Gomez, Pablo Llanas, Inez (Carmen) Llanas and Charlie Llanas; his family in Texas, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his wife Juanita, he was preceded in death by his siblings Socorro Llanas Torres, Josefina Llanas, Fidela Ybarra, Cristobal, Juan, Pedro, Isidro and Walter Llanas.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave. Waukesha. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 12:00 Noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 822 N. East Ave. Waukesha. Graveside services will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials to the family are appreciated.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Elmbrook Campus 5th Floor staff for all their wonderful care of Angelo.
Please note, CDC social distancing guidelines will be followed, and extended visiting will be discouraged. Please remain outside until you are invited to enter. Please wear a face mask or covering for everyone’s protection. Thank you.