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Ismael "Ish" Espada-Reyes Sr.

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Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Columbus

4071 Macon Road

Columbus, Georgia

Ismael Espada-Reyes Obituary

Ismael "Ish"
Espada-Reyes Sr.
July 11, 1930-
August 1, 2012
Columbus, GA- Ismael "Ish" Espada-Reyes Sr. passed away to be with the Lord August 1, 2012 in Columbus, GA. Ish was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico July 11, 1930. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather.
Ish is survived by his younger brothers Jaimie and Efrain Espada-Reyes. He leaves behind his wife Guadalupe Rivera Espada; their 60th anniversary would have been in September. Ish is also survived by his four children: Ismael Jr. (Martha), Otto (Secalee), Benjamin (Michelle), Diana Wall (Darryl); eight grandchildren: Jessica, Katie, Allison, Grant, Nathan, Garrison, Elena, and Elise; and many beloved nephews and nieces in Puerto Rico.
Ish was a veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He served 20 years in the United States Army and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and an Army Commendation Medal for outstanding meritorious service. After retiring from the armed forces, he opened a mechanic shop and towing service that he owned and operated until his death.
A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM on Monday, August 6 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church on Torch Hill Road. A Catholic Mass will follow with Father Brian LaBurt officiating. Ismael will be interred with full military honors at Fort Benning Cemetery.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Aug. 5, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Ismael Espada-Reyes

19 Entries

Gini Duke Morgan

September 7, 2012

Ish, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Memories will help I am sure.

Gini Duke Morgan

CLIFFORD WILLIAMS

August 6, 2012

MR. ISH WAS A GREAT MAN. CLIFF AND PAT@CLIFFS SMALL ENGINES

otha simmons

August 6, 2012

Mr Ish meant an awfully lot to my family over the almost 40 years have known him. From customer to friends he was always there. He was a guardian angel for my daughter and her to her 2 friends as they went to school in the mid 80's. Even later when ever we met he would ask how was his Jessica (not my daughter, but his jessica). Columbus has lost a great person. If we had more like him the world would be a much better place.
Merle simmons & family. May peace be to his family

Marlene Carr Lantzer

August 6, 2012

My sincere smypathy and condolences to all. Ish will be remembered fondly and dearly missed. May you find comfort from family and friends, which I know there are many. I hold you all close to my heart and prayers.
Marlene Carr Lantzer - BHS 1975

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Mariano Arenas

August 6, 2012

One man and a tow truck with a Big Heart can make a difference. He saved me on several occasions. Ish will be missed.

Beverly (Kennedy) Carpenter

August 6, 2012

Words could not convey the sad feeling which came over me when I read about the accident. I remember Ish from my childhood days. My family owned Oakland Park and Torch Hill Shell Stations. Many happy times. I believe with his and my dad (Ken Kennedy), my brothers (Garnett and Donald Cox) dedication to the service station business there must be
a Shell Gas Station in heaven. All of them must be sitting around telling their jokes in the garage bay.
God Bless Ish's soul.

August 6, 2012

May you find comfort in knowing that Mr Ish is resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior. My deepest sympathy for his family and friendsl.
Diane (Hester) Willis
BHS 1966

Katie Adams

August 6, 2012

Otto, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet dad! My heart is heavy for you and your family. May God carry you all in the palm of His hand and comfort you during this difficult time. I pray that you find peace in knowing that your dad is rejoicing in heaven with all the other angels he now joins. Your memories of him and the love he gave will remain in your heart forever! He was an amazing man and father that I know you loved very much! He will be missed by many! God bless you and your family and may He hold you close to His heart! Much love to you! Katie and Darryl

August 6, 2012

I extend my sincere condolences to you, your families and friends. He was such a wonderful, caring and loving man. We will miss him dearly. Oakland Park

August 6, 2012

MR ESPADA NOW JOINS MY FATHER,CIGIFREDO ORTIZ IN PUERTO RICAN HEAVEN. THEY WERE GOOD FRIENDS SINCE WE LIVED IN OAKLAND PARK.MR ESPADA ALWAYS WELCOMED US WITH A SMILE WHENEVER WE WENT TO HIS SERVICE STATION. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED.MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU ALL.SANDRA ORTIZ

Mickey McDermott

August 5, 2012

Mr. Ish was a man of great presence, he often put OTTO and any us that were around the shop to work to keep us out of trouble. May he rest in peace and may all of his family find comfort in the days to come.

Peggy, Carmen, & Sheila Borrero

August 5, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to Guadalupe and family. We've known the family for a very long time. My late husband Dimas Borrero was a great friend of Ish. He spent most of his time with Ish over at the garage and accompanied him sometimes in the tow truck. Ish always had a great smile on his face and greeted us as well as others like we were always part of his good family. Now we have a beautiful angel watching over us from Heaven and even though it is a tragic loss the way it happened to him, he was taken what he loved doing best by always seeing that people's cars were towed to the right locality. You will always be missed Ish! God Bless and Love and Prayers to the family always.

Janie Willis-Nebl

August 5, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Greg Gray

August 5, 2012

I knew Ish to be a man of honor and am glad to have known him. My most sincere condolences to his family.

Junior Faircloth

August 5, 2012

Our hearts goes out to Espada Family

Larry Lawson

August 5, 2012

Ish was a great person. So Many great memories of his kindness when I lived in Oakland Park. God Bless the family.

Jodi, Jean, Van Hendrix

August 4, 2012

May God Bless the Espada Family during this terrible time of sorrow. Words cannot express what a great man, husband, and father Ish was. May he rest in peace with our Father in Heaven. We are praying for comfort for the family that only our Lord may give.

August 4, 2012

My deeepest sympathies on your loss. Mr Reyes was probably the kindest most generous person I knew. He was always ready to help people. I remember on one occasion I called him to help with my car that wouldn't start. He dropped what he was doing and came right away. He got my car running, then would not accept any payment for his services. Mine is not the only experience like this I know of. Only heaven knows how many people he has helped over the years. I will always have fond memories of him. Again my deepest sympathies.
Sincerely, Billy R. Allen

Robert Russell

August 4, 2012

My sincere condolences to his family.I have known Ish for over 40 years. I used to buy gas and have my vehicle serviced at his Shell Station on South Lumpkin Rd. With Ish you never had to worry about your car, he was always honsest and sincere. Severeral months ago my elderly Father's car broke down on Howe Ave. and his was right there to help him out, my Father has since passed away. I will miss seeing the old tow truck with Ish and his friendly wave as he makes his way through Oakland Park. Rest in Peace.

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