Rey Nacxitl Balmaceda III passed away on December 12th, 2023 at the young age of 26.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Gerald and June Dodge, whom he loved and missed very much.
Beloved son of Dawn Dodge and Rey Balmaceda Jr. (Angela).
Cherished grandson of Rey Sr & Elba Balmaceda,
Adored brother of Michael, and Areyana Balmaceda and Collin Dodge.
Dear nephew of Walleska Balmaceda (Ben), Shelly McManamon (Tim) and Sherry Lewis (Brian).
He is survived by many cousins and family members.
Rey was incredibly kind and selfless. He had a gentle soul that never angered. His intelligence was unsurpassed and evident from birth. As a child we knew he was destined for something great. His accomplishments would have been endless had he had more time on this earth. He always put his family first and cherished his siblings. He was a wonderful big brother, loving son, grandson and nephew.
He was a great cook and created Chef caliber meals for the people he loved, a trait he perfected, but inherited from his “Mamita” and Dad. He loved his “Mamita’s” cooking.
He liked computer gaming, classical music, and playing chess. He really enjoyed playing against his “Papa” in chess tournaments and even made him a 2nd place trophy when Rey became the tournament champ. He enjoyed spending time with his siblings, especially his youngest brother Collin.
He had just completed his bachelors degree in computer science with top honors this December at Eastern Michigan University just days before his passing.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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