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Maria Reese Obituary

Maria Irene Reese, 52, of Vinton, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 26, 2009. She was a good Christian wife and mother. She is survived by parents, Carlos Rodriguez and Maria de Jesus; son, Brando Alonso Reese; husband, Haden E. Reese; sisters, Cristinina, Magdalena, Paty and Rosa Rodriguez, Vanessa Villarreal, and Carmen White; and brothers, Carlos and George Rodriguez. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009, in the Valley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Reese officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, NW, Roanoke, Va. 24017, 540-562-1182.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2009.

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Christian, Leila and Najib Daahir

November 2, 2009

Brando, we are so sorry about the loss of your mother. May God Bless you and give you peace at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vanessa Villarreal

October 31, 2009

Haden Brando we are sorry for your loss, only God know the reason and we know that she is in a good place our prayers are with you and may God bring you peace in your loss

maria de jesus y carlos rodriguez

October 31, 2009

brando y haden es un dolor muy fuerte haber perdido a nuestra hija pero queremos decirles queestamos unidos por el mismo dolor y brando esperamos que estes cerca de la familia te queremos mucho tus abuelitos

carmen rosa magda paty cristi charly jorge vany rodriguez

October 31, 2009

brando,todoas tus tios sentimos muchisimo la perdida de tu mama te queremos mucho.

October 30, 2009

Cd. Obregon, Sonora.
Brando, te saludo y deseo estes mas resignado por tu inrreparable perdida,
Confia en Dios El te apoyara en todo.

Mario Castillo ChaVEZ

October 30, 2009

Brandon y Haden sentimos mucho lo de tu mama y esposa, estamos con ustedes,
nuestras oraciones seran para ella en todo momento, y la recordaremos siempre
tan alegre.
Fam. Valencia Castillo

blanca valencia

October 29, 2009

Brandon and Haden, we are so sorry for your loss, Tia Irene will be miss by all of us, we love her always.
you are in our prayers

Blanca Valencia Castillo

Oscar y Mariel

October 29, 2009

Dear Brando and Haden: We are so sorry for this loss, and worried about you. We hope God gives you the strenght and the faith enough to go out of this reallu soon. My aunt was a very kind, and nice with us here in Mexico. We love her a lot and we sent you guys a strong hugh and a kiss. We wish we were there to give you support.

MIguel and Sara Daahir

October 29, 2009

Brandon and Haden, we are so sorry for your loss, Irene will be missed by all the family and friends.

You are in our thougths and prayers.

Mariel Montes

October 29, 2009

Tia Irene, es muy triste para nosotros tu partida y la distancia no lo hace mejor...te queremos mucho y siempre recordaremos tu agradeble sentido del humor...tu sobrina

Louis & Deborah Rodriguez

October 28, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Willie and Erin Myers

October 28, 2009

we are so sorry for your loss. If you need anything at all, please let us know. Irene was such a sweet lady, and will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 28, 2009

Brando if you need anything please let us know. I will be thinking and praying for you guys. Sorry for your loss she will be missed by many.

Ada & Chris

October 28, 2009

Our hearts are with you at this time and the long days ahead. Haden and Brando if there is anything you need we are here for you.

David, Dawn, and Josh Thurman.

October 28, 2009

Our heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Brando, if there is anything you need, our door and hearts are always open.

Chuck, Sue & Briana Krall

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