Rene' Delos AMAYA

Rene' AMAYA Obituary

AMAYA, Rene' Delos Born Aug. 6, 1929 San Antonio, TX. Died Dec. 26, 2009 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. Graduate of University of Michigan School of Library Science. Worked Detroit Public Library DIT and Oakland Community College. Achieved change of definition of "family" in Detroit, Mich. before move to California. Author of two books and worked for Census Bureau. Retired from L.A. County Library. Lived in Altadena and survived by J.C. Lodge, domestic partner of 45 years. Funeral services have been held. Cabot & Sons, directors

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Jan. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Rene' AMAYA

7 Entries

Al Milo

January 21, 2010

Tributes posted on the REFORMANET Listserv as compiled by Al Milo

I was just informed that Rene Amaya passed away on December 26. Many of you will remember Rene who served as National REFORMA Treasurer for several years and also was one of the founders of the LA Chapter, serving as Chapter President in the mid- 80's. Rene retired from the County of Los Angeles Public Library a few years ago where his last position was Reference Librarian at the East Los Angeles Public Library. I worked with Rene at East LA Library for several years and always found him to be hard-working and very dedicated to serving the Latino community. Rest in peace Rene. Linda Chavez Doyle

I am so sorry to hear about Rene. I was very fortunate to have known him and work with him on REFORMA matters. I would like to pledge $100.00 to REFORMA National in recognition of his many years of volunteer service to REFORMA. Martin Gomez

Linda, Thank you for keeping us informed about Rene's passing. He was always a loyal and active member of REFORMA. His contribution to REFORMA was invaluable at a critical time in its history. John Ayala

Dear John and Linda, Rene Amaya will truly be missed. I know of his work as a fellow member of the County of Los Angeles Public Library. He left a legacy of excellence n serving the public and advancing the documentation of, by, and about our traditions, heritage & history at the Chicano Resource Center. Peace and blessings, Billie Frierson

Linda, thank you for sharing the sad news of Rene's passing. I want to add to the comments of fellow Reformistas who have acknowledged Rene as a mainstay of REFORMA during the first decades of the organization (1971 thru=mid-1990's) when he served as the Treasurer at the national level and when he performed double duty with service at the local level with the L.A. Chapter of REFORMA. Rene was very generous with his advisement regarding Chapter finances when the REFORMA de Utah Chapter was organizing in 1996. En paz descanse. Ben Ocon

This was sad news indeed. I hired Rene into LA County. He loved being a librarian. I recall many meetings at his home when we were forming the Los Angeles Chapter of REFORMA in 1980/81. He had also served at the Braille Institute in Los Angeles. He was very opinionated, set in his ways yet very passionate about his work. He had a lot of pride and I will miss him. Albert Tovar

Linda, thank you for the information on Rene's passing. I'm hoping someone will write about him for REFORMA Newsletter. Descanse en paz. Ninfa Trejo

I second Ninfa suggestion. It was my pleasure working with him in REFORMA when he was treasurer and he was indeed a dedicated REFORMISTA with a long life mission of serving the Latino community of East LA. Luis Chaparro

I recognize the valuable contribution of Mr. Rene Amaya to REFORMA. The Midwinter issue of the REFORMA Newsletter was printed just before the announcement of his passing, but I definitely support and ask our Newsletter Editors to write about him on the next issue. Best regards, Loida Febo-Garcia

Dennis Souter

January 19, 2010

To Rene's loved ones: Could you tell me a little about Rene's life in California so we can publish a brief notice of Rene's passing for the Oakland Community College community here in Michigan? Thank you.
Dennis Souter, Librarian

Dennis Souter

January 15, 2010

Rene gave me my start as a librarian at Oakland Community College in Michigan in 1971. What a fine person he was and an excellent librarian. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.

Dra. Neida Solivan

January 12, 2010

It's very sad to hear that our friend and great librarian has passed away. I had the privilege to see and spoke with René at California .He was a great person. We will miss our colleague.

Dra. Neida Solivan
Universidad del Turabo
Gurabo, Puerto Rico

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Susan Luévano

January 8, 2010

Dear J.C. and familia,
We were greatly saddened by the passing of Rene, a dear colleague and friend. A dedicated Reformista, he provided leadership and financial expertise for both the Los Angeles Chapter and the national organization for many years.

I will remember Rene as a person of great wit, integrity, and intelligence. My husband also sends his condolences. He and Rene often spoke of their days with the Census B.

Que descanse en paz.

Susan Luévano & Al Molina

Izzy

January 7, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I had the privilege of knowing Rene and learned that he was a pleasant, kind hearted and an overall great person. He will be greatly missed.

Jaime García-Villalobos

January 7, 2010

My condolences to J.C. and family.

It's very sad to hear that my beloved friend and co-worker has passed away. I had the privilage to work with René at East Los Angeles Library for almost a year.He was a great individual. He will be missed.
Descance en paz

Jaime García-Villalobos

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