Santana R. Reyes

Santana R. Reyes was born January 30,1927 to Refugio P. Reyes and Tomasa R. Rivera in Brady, Texas and took his last precious breath on Monday, February 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He married Ernestina Laing Herrera on March 2,1947 in Eagle Pass, Texas after being discharged from the United States Army where he served from 1945 to 1947. They were married for 67 years and had eleven children, all born in Texas. In 1976 they moved to the Dragoon, Arizona area with the younger children, then on to Willcox in early 2000’s. Santana was involved with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in the 1960’s as Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Committee Chairman, Organization Representative, and Neighborhood Commissioner. He and his wife, were active in the elementary school’s PTA in the 1960’s, with Santana holding positions of President, Membership Chairman, Program Chairman and Treasurer. Santana worked as a master machinist at Kelly Air Force Base and as a carpenter, building homes in Sierra Vista. He built his own homes in San Antonio and in the Dragoon area. He was also a craftsman, creating beautiful cabinets to perfection. He enjoyed gardening, nutrition, traveling, camping and hiking. While at Kelly he earned several awards, including a Bronze Award. Santana R. Reyes was predeceased by his wife Ernestina, two sons, Raul and Ernest Reyes, grandson Miguel Silva, most recently his great-great grandson 10-month-old Declan James LeBlanc, son-in-law Jose Carmelo Silva and grandson-in-law, Steve Torain. He was also predeceased by a brother, Jose Guadalupe Reyes, Jesus Gloria (whom he also called ‘Dad’), Jesus’ first and second wives, Rafaela (aunt) and Manuela, sons by Jesus’ first marriage, Guadalupe and Greg Gloria. Santana is survived by four sons, Santana (Ellen), Jesus (Diana), Elfego (Pam), and Elias; five daughters, Mary R. Silva, Teresa Reyes-Spiceland (Mike), Marta R. Carreon, Maria Elma Reyes, and Alma Reyes-Mendoza (Felipe); 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Refugio (Cecilia), Aurora R. Sandoval, Juan Antonio (Carolina), Juan Andres, Maria del Refugio Barrajas, Maria Rosa Barrajas (Antonio), Jose Emilio (Noemi) and the Gloria family. Funeral Services were held Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Westlawn Chapel. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery with Military Funeral Honors provided by Fort Huachuca Military Funeral Honors. You may express condolences at www.westlawnchapelmortuary.com Services entrusted to Westlawn Chapel, Mortuary and Crematory of Willcox, Arizona.

Santana R. Reyes

January 30, 1927 - February 4, 2019