Belia R. Reveles
Belia R. Reveles was born July 19, 1927 in Miami, Arizona and passed away on February 2, 2018 in Long Beach, CA. She attended Miami High School and met her husband, Joaquin Reveles (Jan 11, 1925-June 4, 1977). After having her first son, Enrique (Henry) in Miami they decided to move their family to Long Beach, CA. There they had three more children, Ana Maria (married to Byrnes), Richard Anthony (married to Tash) and Margaret Mary (married to Kenneth). Raising her family was not enough for Belia, so she decided to attend college at Long Beach City College, Domiquez Hills College and Long Beach State. Belia obtained her undergraduate degree along with two Masters Degrees. Belia then became a grammar school teacher, grammar school principal and then worked in migrant education for the county. Belia was very involved with the Senior Club at St. Joseph Catholic Church and taught Sunday catechism. Belia had a passion for gardening and developed a beautiful rose garden in her backyard. Belia loved living in Long Beach and visited the beach area often. Belia has nine beautiful grandchildren, Rachel Lee, Richard Joaquin, Alexander, Victoria (Tori), Penelope (Penny), Gizelle (Gigi), Vincent, James and Olivia. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local Dementia/Alzheimer's research organization. Belia's services are as follows: Visitation/Viewing Sunday, Feb. 11 from 5-8 pm at All Souls Mortuary, 4400 Cherry Ave Long Beach 90807. Funeral Mass Monday Feb. 12 at 10 am St Joseph's Catholic Church, 6180 E. Willow St, Long Beach 90815. Please sign the guestbook at www.presstelegram.com/obits.
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Published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on Feb. 9, 2018
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