Chris William Reza Jr.
January 31, 1990 - March 28, 2014
Christopher William Reza Jr. "Peanut" passed away on March 28, 2014 at the age of 24. He was born on January 31, 1990. Chris leaves behind his loving parents Chris and Kristin Reza, Adela Servin and Jaime Rangel. He will also be missed by his siblings Jennifer Rangel, Dominic Gonzales, Katelyn Reza, Alexander Reza, Mason Reza, and his niece Delia Rangel and nephew Joaquin Rangel. He also leaves behind Loving grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, Family & Friends. You left in love, in laughter and in truth, and wherever truth, love and laughter abide, you are here in spirit. Franklin & Downs Funeral Home is honored to be serving "Peanut's" family. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday - April 8, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Christ Unity Baptist Church - 1320 L Street in Modesto. A Graveside Service will be held immediately afterwards at Acacia Memorial Park - 801 Scenic Drive in Modesto. For condolences to the family, please visit his online guestbook at www.franklindownsfuneralhome.com
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Published by Modesto Bee from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Chris Reza

24 Entries

Karen Reza Grimes

March 12, 2015

Mio, this year has flown past us so quickly. So hard to think that you have been gone from us almost one year !! My heart still hurts, we all still hurt. WE love you so much it is impossible to express. There are times I feel you with me, with all of us. Your Daddy said the other day he knows you are still with him, Mom and the kids. The memories of you make us happy, if only for a fleeting moment. I know you are happy Resting in Paradise with our Lord. Until we meet again, I love love love you so much, your Nina. p/s I do wish you would come to me in a dream, I want to hear you laugh and see you smile.

September 20, 2014

Chris , you Have and will ALWAYs be in my heart since the first time we met at west coast . Love you always

Karen Reza Grimes

July 15, 2014

Thinking about you today as always. Keep replaying the last year over and over in my mind. I love you so much and miss your laugh and voice. I try very hard to hear it in my mind. I have to have Uncle Frank find some family videos with your voice and laughter so I can hear it. You will never be forgotten, always so handsome and young forever in my mind and heart. Rest in paradise love you Mijo, your Nina

Karen Reza Grimes

April 25, 2014

Hi Mijo, can't get you off of my mind as usual. Yesterday was a very tough day for your Daddy..it was his birthday. Grandma had a very hard emotional day. She said she is so heartbroken and misses you so much. We are all praying for you and your new life with our Lord. Please watch over everyone, especially hold your parent's, brothers, sisters and Grandma and Papa close to you. We will forever and love and miss you !!!

Diane Butson

April 10, 2014

Memories live forever. Love You, Peanut.
Aunt Diane

Walter Bozich

April 8, 2014

My deepest sympathies. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Vicky Huffman

April 7, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Johnny Ramirez

April 7, 2014

I'm so sorry for the loss of your wonderful son , me and my family had the pleasure of knowing And loving Peanut , he became part of our family when his big sister would bring him on our family camping trips when he was just a little ball of fire , then he grew up to be a fine young man , My prayers go out to all his family . Johnny Ramirez

Stephanie Hawkins

April 7, 2014

My heart and thoughts go out to Chris's family. Chris was a regular at my house. Him and Vince were in seperable. I can't believe that he's gone so soon. You'll be missed greatly.

Marie Butson

April 7, 2014

Dear Adela,
So sorry for your loss and thinking of you and the family during this time. Peanut had the nicest smile and thats what I'll never forget. Love, Marie, Brett, and Alex

Bob & Pat Britt

April 7, 2014

Our love and sympathy goes out to all family and friends. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerely,
Bob and Pat Britt

Irene Lopez

April 7, 2014

Sending Condolence to the Family of Chris Reza@ This Very Difficult Time.God Bless You all.

Janette Freitas

April 7, 2014

Chris Reza and family, I am so sorry for your loss of "Peanut" and pray that God will heal your hearts and pain. Peanut you always were a sweet and living cousin with that infectious smile who would run up to me to say Hi Aunt Janette at any occasion we were at! We are cousins but you always said Aunt what a cutie you are! I will miss that and you RIP little cousin.

April 7, 2014

Love and prayers , Ray and Sherry Rossignol

April Evans

April 6, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives the family peace of heart and strength.

Karla Martin-Ciarolla

April 6, 2014

Your hearts are heavy, but may your family walk in peace for young Chris,Jr. I'm a school friend of Karen & Armando. We went to school together. Class of 1978

Ruth Hemmitt

April 5, 2014

May God's peace & serenity be with u all. Wishing we could b there to offer a lil comfort but please know we will pray for you & this handsome young cousin of ours who has left us way to soon. Prayers going out to you all. Much love Prima , the Ramirez family. ( Tio Manuel, Tia Letty, kids-Alfred, Ruth, Manny Jr, Grace, & Sandra) & all our kids!!

Brett, Leslie Montano and Family

April 5, 2014

Dear Chris, I never thought I would write something like this to you. We already miss you so badly. I hope you know how much I love you always have always will. I will always have you in my heart. I will always remember the great times we had all the laughing we did all the trouble we all caused together. REST IN PEACE LIL CHRIS???

Jennifer Rangel

April 5, 2014

Hi Peanut,
I started to think about what I could say on here and then I realized everything I want to say you know already and have heard me say to you face to face numerous times and I am so thankful for the strong relationship we had. I am so glad that we never let petty stuff get in the way. I told you before and here it goes again...so very proud of you and very proud of your character. You were always real and I love you!

Debbie Henderson

April 5, 2014

Christopher, there are no words to describe how much we are all hurting because you have left us. I will forever remember the day you were born and how I cried and now I cry because you are born again. I love you mijo, I always have and always will. You and I had our battles over baseball and Nascar, but loved each other just the same. Watch over us and smile down on us the way you always did...
Love you,
Aunt Debbie

Cindy Henke

April 5, 2014

Extremely sorry for losing your son I can't even be gain to know that pain, I hope your heart is filled with a lot of happy memories.

Jennifer Rangel

April 5, 2014

Hi Peanut,
I thought of all the things I could say in this message but the best part about you & me is that everything I need to say I've said to you face to face on countless occassions. Never did we let petty things come between us and I am so thankful for the strong relationship we had!!! I will always be proud of you and the life you lived!!

Frank & Karen Reza Grimes

April 5, 2014

Dear Christopher, I am sadden beyond words to let you go. You will always be the sweet, kind, loving boy running around our homes and playing with your cousins. We all love you so much, it hurts so much to even say the words, you are gone! Please always watch over us, you know how Needy we can all be LOL, you will forever be young and perfect in our minds and hearts. You are now an Angel, I have been told that when someone passes during Lenten season it is a time for renewal and rejoicing. You are that someone. We love you and will carry you with us forever, Uncle Frank and Nina

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