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IMELDA REYES Obituary

IMELDA REYES HIDALGO - IMELDA REYES, 53, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Born in McAllen, Mrs. Reyes was actively teaching at Hidalgo Elementary and had a total of 17 years vested with the Hidalgo Independent School District. Some of Imelda's favorite things consisted of making jewelry, shopping, going to the movies and her over all favorite was attending her sons' baseball games and arguing with the baseball coach a/k/a her husband and love of her life, Alonzo Reyes, Jr. The light of her life were her two loving sons and her adoring grandson, Alex. Mrs. Reyes is preceded in death by her father Bonifacio Sanchez and her brother, Exiquio Sanchez. She survived by her husband, Alonzo Reyes, Jr., her mother Aurora Uribe Sanchez, both from Hidalgo; two sons, Alonzo (Cristina) Reyes, III of Edinburg and Mark Anthony Reyes of Hidalgo; sister, Sylvia (David) Hernandez of Edinburg; three brothers Ramiro (Rosie) Sanchez of McAllen, Roberto (Norma) Sanchez and Antonio Sanchez all from Hidalgo. Visitations will begin today, Monday, March 23, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service being held at Ceballos Funeral Home of McAllen. A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church of McAllen. Burial will follow at Hidalgo City Cemetery in Hidalgo. The Sanchez and Reyes families entrusted arrangements and services to the care of Ceballos Funeral Home of McAllen. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on Mar. 23, 2015.

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Mary Lopez

March 24, 2015

My thoughts, prayers & condolences to Imelda's family. Sylvia I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. May God be a source of strength & comfort to you & the family during this difficult time.

March 24, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the Reyes/Sanchez family. May this beautiful soul rest in peace and may she walk in streets of Gold with our Lord Jesus Christ. you will be dearly missed my friend.

Ana Torres-Jaimez

Sally Salinas

March 24, 2015

Sylvia, Aurora and Meldy's family my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I saw Meldy not too long ago and she was so happy with her grandson. I will remember her with her big smile. May God bless your families in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace Meldy.

Elva Garcia

March 23, 2015

Rest in peace my beautiful friend. You will never be forgotten. My condolences to the Reyes/Sanchez family. God Bless.

Dago Rios

March 23, 2015

My wife, Rosa and I send our sincere condolences to the Reyes and Sanchez families. A sweet person with a beautiful smile is what we remember in High School. Prayers for strength go out to Alonzo and the rest of Imelda's family during this difficult time. You will be missed - Rest in Peace Imelda Sanchez Reyes.

March 23, 2015

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY FROM EMMA De LEON Y FAMILIA DE CALDWELL, IDAHO

Delia Aparicio-Crawford

March 23, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Remembering her with fond memories. Thoughts and prayers to the family in this time of sorrow

March 23, 2015

Imelda, I can't believe you are gone. I miss already, this world is not the same without you. I am sure all your students are heart broken because you were the best teacher ever. I know your family and friends are devastated. I love you my friend and you'll be forever in my thoughts. Love your friend Becky Moore

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23

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ceballos Funeral Home - McAllen

1023 North 23rd Street, McAllen, TX 78501

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23

Prayer Service

7:00 p.m.

Ceballos Funeral Home - McAllen

1023 North 23rd Street, McAllen, TX 78501

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24

Mass of Christian Burial

3:00 p.m.

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church of McAllen

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24

Burial

Hidalgo City Cemetery

Hidalgo, TX

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