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Frances Reyes Obituary
FRANCES M. REYES (nee COLLINS)
Frances "Frannie" Marie Reyes, Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Frances (Frannie) Marie Reyes (nee Collins) passed away peacefully in her sleep at home in Maryland at the age of 88 surrounded by her family on September 13, 2013. Frannie was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by her husband of 61 years, Joseph A. Reyes and their children, J. Christopher Reyes (Anne), M. Jude Reyes (Lori), David K. Reyes, William F. Reyes, John J. Reyes (Caroline), James V. Reyes, Julie Reyes Taubman (Bobby), Thomas A. Reyes (Angie) and grandchildren, Stephen, Andrew, Carrie, Lilly, Jordan, Sara, Grace, Therese, Cameron, Camille, Joseph, Andrew, Jack, Audrey, Calvin, Maggie, Alex, Gogo, Theodore, Sebastian, Nick, Jane and Katherine. Visitation will be held Monday, September 16, 2013 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic church in Bethesda, Maryland (9601 Old Georgetown Road) from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, at St. Jane Frances de Chantal. Private interment will take place at Saint Gabriel Cemetery in Potomac, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington, 924 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 or www.catholiccharitiesdc.org Please sign the family guestbook at:www.DeVolFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances Reyes
Henry and Ester Ramirez
September 27, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences to you Joe and your family on the death of such a wonderful lady Frannie.
Loris Simpson
September 19, 2013
Dear Mr Reyes & Family I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs Reyes. she was an amazing person and was truly beautiful in the inside and outside. You will remain in my prayers during this difficult time and I wish the family all the best
September 18, 2013
Dear Joe and Family,
Frannie was a truly outstanding Catholic lady in all respects. We are saddened by her departure from this life but sincerely believe that she has gone home to God. We extend our deepest sympathy to you all and regret that we were unable to give you our condolences personally at the funeral as we were out of town. God Bless You All. Fondly, Tom & Glory Sullivan
Holly
September 18, 2013
Dear Billy,
I always marveled at the deep love and admiration you expressed when speaking of your Mom and Dad. Though I never had the good fortune of meeting your Mom, it is abundantly clear that she was a very very special woman. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family during this difficult time.
Mary Beth Castonguay
September 17, 2013
Dear Reyes Family,
Jim and I just heard the news of Frannie's passing. Please accept our belated condolences. She was such a friendly and gracious lady, always dressed beautifully and with a big welcoming smile. She will be missed by everyone lucky enough to have met her. May the memories of all the good times you had together bring you comfort. She loved her family. God bless you all.
John & Deanna Reyes
September 17, 2013
Joe, how saddened we were to hear of your loss. Frannie was so special. We always looked forward to April in San Antonio...visiting with Frannie made the trip that much more special. Please express our sincerest sympathies to the boys and Julie. God Bless.
Dory Marraffa
September 17, 2013
Bill, I am so sad and very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I know you loved her so much based on all the great things you said about her. She must have been a very special person and an amazing mother and grandmother. You will see her again someday. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this very tough time.
September 17, 2013
Joe and Family.
The price of having a great marriage is the grief of the inevitable parting. You have lost a great and classy woman. My most heart-felt condolences, Joe
Joe Storey
Lydia Diaz Carroll
September 17, 2013
Dear Mr Reyes and Family
My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you at this time......She is surely in heaven...God Bless you and your family........Fondly...Lydia Diaz Carroll
September 17, 2013
Jimmy, We are so sorry for your loss. We are honored to have met such a fine lady. John and Diane Haines
September 17, 2013
Bill, God Bless your Mother. I didn't have the opportunity to meet her, but I certainly know that she was dearly loved and admired by you and many others. Sending prayers to you and your family. Mary Kay Falise, and twins.
David & Anne Kane and Family
September 16, 2013
Mr. Reyes, John and Caroline, Our family is in morning of your loss of such a great woman passing away. We look forward to soon celebrating her wonderful life in the time ahead. The world loss a great woman and The Lord just brought one of his best back home from a journey well traveled to it 's fullest.
September 16, 2013
Mr Reyes, Jim and entire Reyes crew,
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs Reyes...she was one of the classiest people I met growing up. I remember very well how thoughtful she always was.
Scott (Rudy) Miller
Fred Cornelius
September 16, 2013
Mr. Reyes and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Frances was the embodiment of a "lady" and she will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Fred and Maria Cornelius and family
Liz Stiffel
September 16, 2013
Dear Anne and Chris,
I was very saddened to learn of the
death of Chris's Mother. You and your
entire family have my deepest sympathy
sincerely, Liz Stiffel
Kenny, Laura Short
September 16, 2013
John, Caroline and family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. Your mom has left a beautiful legacy. Lots of love, The Shorts
Frances Garcia
September 16, 2013
Words are never enough to confort during the loss of a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
Kate Whiteford Schneider
September 15, 2013
Dear Mr. Reyes and Family -
My sisters, parents and I are deeply saddened by the news of Mrs. Reyes. Such a beautiful, kind, caring woman and a long-time loyal friend. She and my mother enjoyed a treasured friendship of almost 70 years. Mrs. Reyes will be profoundly missed by all of us. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with your family at this sad time.
Fondly,
Kate Whiteford Schneider and Family
Aggie Miller and Family
September 15, 2013
Joe and family,
Frannie was the essence of a lady and we will always think of her with tremendous love. You both hold such a special place in our hearts. You and your family are in our prayers.
Fran Moran
September 14, 2013
Mr. Reyes, Billy, and entire Reyes family; we are saddened to hear of the passing of your wife and Mom, but so grateful for her beautiful hospitality and kindness to us all!
Franny & Lori Moran
Sister Kathleen Coughlin
September 14, 2013
Joe and family, the prayers of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word are with all of you. We feel your loss as we know you lost a beautiful friend and partner, Joe. May the love, care and concern we send your way be a source of strength to help your through these days and those ahead.
Michelle Barnes
September 14, 2013
Uncle Joe, you have our deepest sympathies. Aunt Frannie was a beautiful person and wonderful aunt. To my cousins, your mother was one of a kind and you have my family's condolences.
Love,
Michelle
Larry Mellinger
September 14, 2013
Joe, I'm in a state of shock--I guess I thought Frannie would live forever! I'm very, very sorry for your loss--you guys have both meant so much to me. Looking forward to being with you soon. My very best, and sadly, Larry
Al & Kathleen Tejera
September 14, 2013
Mr. Reyes, Billy, and the rest of the Reyes Family,
We were very saddened to hear about the passing of your wife and mother. God has a very special place in heaven for one of the kindest ladies I ever met. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Gena Conte
September 14, 2013
Dear Mr. Reyes, Chris & Anne,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Reyes. She was such a kind and gentle woman. She will be missed.
Fondly, Gena Schiattareggia Conte
September 14, 2013
Dear Mr. Reyes, Anne & Chris,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Reyes. She was such a kind and gentle woman. She will be missed by all. Fondly, Gena Schiattareggia Conte
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