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Christopher Reynolds Obituary

Christopher Reynolds passed away Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at the home of his sister, Suzette Oropeza, surrounded by his family. He was 47.

Chris is survived by his beloved daughters Rachel and Daisy Reynolds; mother Verone Reynolds; sister Suzette Oropeza; brothers Michael Reynolds and Roger Riccio, as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many cousins.

Chris was a loving son, father, brother and uncle. He had a great sense of humor and was extremely talented. He will be sorely missed and forever loved.
Services will be private.

There will be a gathering of remembrance at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Friends and family are invited to join the family for refreshments.

We are so grateful that Chris has finally attained the peace he so desperately wanted, but which eluded him in this life.

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Published by Daily News on Oct. 7, 2008.

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Patty Compton

October 14, 2008

Dear Chris -
I have so many really good memories of the times we were able to spend together. I am smiling right now thinking of you and your awesome laugh, you rolling your eyes with your awesome laugh, making fun of Hank Williams Jr., singing the Beach Boys "Good Vibrations", your "Duster" jacket..., scaring Michael and I in the "haunted house" in 1981, your croakies holding your sunglasses . We had so much fun during your hunting trip to SoDak in 1987 - with all of your buddies. I am so thankful for those memories and more, and will treasure them always. Thanks for being such a great friend and cousin - I'll miss you.
Love, Patty

Steve Luzzadder-Preston

October 14, 2008

To the Reynolds/Orpeza/Riccio families, my sincere condolences.
Steve Luzzadder-Preston

Joe Adams

October 9, 2008

I had many great times with chris hunting, Im really going to miss my friend. Thank you for the taxidermy stuff and tips and I send my condolences to his family.

Susan Warwick

October 9, 2008

Dear Verone and family,
I had the pleasure to spend a week with Chris, his cousin (my dear friend Patty) and his CA friends when he came to SD over 20 years ago. Lasting memories and laughs were a result! I am so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.

Jeannene Libby

October 7, 2008

Verone & family...know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Jerry&Louise Darling

October 7, 2008

Suzette, Jerry and I are sorry to hear of your
brothers passing. May you be comforted by
knowing he is in a much better place,and he is
finally at peace. Our love, thoughts and prayers
are with you and your family.

Alvin & Jerri Mulford

October 7, 2008

Our prayers are being sent to the families of Chris, at this time. We felt like a part of the Reynolds family, as we knew them all.

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