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David Reyes Obituary
Ret. MSgt. David Reyes went to be with the Lord, who he fondly referred to as "J.C." on May 6, 2009, at the age of 69 years. He was born on November 16, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Leonor Reyes; brothers, Sam, Richard and Julio Reyes. He is loved and will be missed by his wife, Lucy E. Reyes; his children, Robert Reyes, Elizabeth Valdez and Janie Garza along with their spouses; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Juan and Frank Reyes; and numerous relatives and friends. Viewing will be held at Castillo Mission Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2009, with a service to be held at 7 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2009, in the funeral home chapel. Having retired after 29 years with the United States Army and receiving numerous commendations, Mr. Reyes will be interred with full military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Services under the direction of Castillo Mission Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Chris Fraga
June 8, 2009
Lucy and Family my deepest condolences to all of you. David was a wonderful person who would do anything to help someone. We worked together at Sunset Funeral Homes. Thank you also to his daughter for helping me get the Black Cristo from San Antonio. I will miss his sense of humor. May God Bless You
Edward Garcia
May 11, 2009
Robert, Liz and Janie. My condolences and deepest sorrow. We have lost a good and gentle man. I am sorry I could not be there with you and celebrate his life. The Garcia family in hold shares you lost and pain. Every one that crossed his path and got to know him and share his life in some small way has lost a good friend. Only the memories will linger on in this life. Until we are all united again. You are in my prayers.
Ruben Reyes Jr.
May 11, 2009
Hey Cuz,
Iam so sorry for your lost. We send our condonences to you and your family. Sorry I could'nt make out today,but my wife is there.
Don & Gwen Greenlee
May 10, 2009
We send our condonences to the family, and most especially to Lucy. We first met David when we went to El Paso for the wedding shower of Rebecca and Jay. David was so friendly and outgoing, and he and Lucy invited our family to their home for a home-cooked brunch. We later were with them at the wedding in Dallas and learned to love them both. Rebecca's little son, Jakob, has shared with us some of the "war stories" that David has told him, and how they both liked to watch Texas Ranger.
He was a special man.
Laura Jean
May 10, 2009
Robert, Liz, and Janie,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I pray the Lord will give comfort and peace to your heart & soul at this time. Always remember that he has a plan for each of us. The greatest joy in this life is our knowledge of the gift our Lord and Savior gave us in his crucifixion and resurrection, that we too will be resurrected and reunited with our families! How sweet that truly is.
Y'all are in my prayers, if you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask. Love your cousin~
Eduardo&Mercedes Tabarez
May 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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