Sirildo G. Reyes Jr.

Sirildo G. Reyes Jr. passed away on April 10, 2005.

Sirildo was born on December 8, 1939 to Sirildo Reyes Sr. and Carmen Tarango in Midland, Texas. He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and was known to many as "City" or "C-D" He umpired for the Midland Little League baseball for thirty-five years and helped with the Baseball Mexican League. It was a passion of his, and the little leaguers will remember "City" as the man in blue. He worked for the City of Midland for many years and owned his own cement/concrete business. "City" was a very well-known friend and colleague. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents, two brothers, Freddy and Ramon Reyes, and one daughter, Mary Ann Reyes.

He has left behind his wife, Alicia Reyes; four sons, Sirildo Reyes III and his wife, Trini, from Wisconsin, Jose Reyes and his wife, Sandra, from Midland, Pete Reyes and his wife, Chrissy, from Midland, Robert Hinojos from Midland; three daughters, Corina Reyes from Corpus Christi, Anna Reyes and husband, Joe Rodriguez Jr. from Midland, and Dolores Reyes from Midland. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joe Reyes and Rudy Reyes; and two sisters, Josie Reyes and Velma Espino, all from Midland. Many nieces, nephews and friends will also mourn his passing.

Pallbearers will be J.R. Munoz, Abraham Martinez, Leonard Rodriguez, Mario Gutierrez, Marc Reyes, Joe Rodriguez, Joe Reyes, Angel Arenivas, Marcelino Marroquin and Phillip Cruz.

Funeral mass will be on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens.

To so many loved ones, my family and friends. My journey has reached its distance, but not its end in your hearts, you will feel me in your prayers to the Lord I will hear. Anytime you are feeling in need I will always be near. Through the guidance of the Lord, through His will and grace, may He grant you peace and always keep you safe.

To our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend: Having you in our lives has brought us great joy and happiness. The laughter you brought caused many smiles, and even though you are with our Heavenly Father, we will continue to remember the gift with which the Lord blessed you.

Funeral services are under the direction of Pipkin Funeral Home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at: pipkin@nts-online.net.