Dave Reyes, 62, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at his home in Holbrook following a long battle with cancer. Mass was celebrated July 11 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Holbrook.
Dave fought hard till the end to fulfill his promise to his family that he would fight for his life. A loving husband, son, brother and the best father, he will be missed by all, but by none more than his family.
Dave was born Jan. 10, 1949, in Holbrook to the late Raymond and Sally (Candelaria) Reyes.
A veteran of the United States Army, he served from 1969-1971. Following his service, he returned to the Holbrook area, where he has been ever since. Affectionately known as “Coach,” he was very active in the Holbrook community. He coached youth sports for the past 25 years, including baseball, soccer, basketball and women’s softball.
He retired from Arizona Public Service Co. on June 25, 2011, as a meter reader following 30 years of service.
An avid outdoorsman he loved to fish and camp. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife, Cher Reyes of Holbrook; sons, Jason (Cristel Prue) Reyes of Albuquerque, N.M., Jeremy (Adreian) Reyes of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Steven (Jennifer) Millage of Dell Rapids, S.D., and Levi Reyes of Holbrook; daughters, Teela (Dan) Schelske of Tea, S.D., and Daviana Reyes of Holbrook; grandchildren, Rosario, Kendrin, Zachary, Alexis, Shawn, Adam, Easton, Grace, Sophia, Macie, Talan and Justin; sisters, Sugar (Juan) Florez of Holbrook, Linda (Ralph) Tafoya of Mesa and Irene Watkins of Kingman; brother, Jay Reyes of Glendale; as well as many extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond, Francis and Michael Reyes.
Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook was in charge of the arrangements.
