Lifelong Vacaville resident, José Ramón Reyes, 65, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 26, 2023. José is survived by his devoted wife Ofelia, loving daughter Mónica Reyes, and siblings Carmen Reyes, Arturo Reyes, and Jaime Reyes. He has three grandchildren Leinette, Angelina, and Ernesto as well as one great-granddaughter, Marieli. He has many cousins, nieces, and nephews whom he loved dearly. He is preceded in death by his son José Ángel Reyes and his parents José Ramón Reyes and Mildred Hernández Reyes. José was a good father, husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, and friend.

José graduated from Vacaville High School, class of 1976, and attended Solano College. His temporary jobs as a youth included the Vacaville Fruit Company and Basic American Foods. During his adult work years, he was employed at B.C. Stocking Distributing as a package stock driver, delivering oil products to commercial, industrial, and agricultural accounts in the region.

While enduring Multiple Sclerosis for over 35 years, he always kept his faith and fondly shared his passion for life with an instinctive smile that conveyed joy, comfort, and gratitude even in difficult moments. José loved life and braved the disease, loss of close family members, and his condition to provide inspiration to those around him. He loved music, particularly Mexican music--corridos, mariachi, cumbias, and rancheras. He loved to dance. He loved traveling to Mexico. He loved people. Jose was a loyal friend to many and always looked out for others before himself.

We will miss him deeply. May he always rest in God's peace.

José Ramón Reyes, de 65 años y residente de Vacaville por toda su vida, falleció pacíficamente mientras dormía el 26 de febrero de 2023. A José le sobreviven su esposa devota Ofelia, su hija cariñosa Mónica Reyes y sus hermanos Carmen Reyes, Arturo Reyes y Jaime Reyes. Tenía tres nietos, Leinette, Angelina y Ernesto así como una bisnieta, Marieli. Además, tenía muchas(os) primas(os), sobrinas(os) y sobrinas(os) a quienes quería mucho. Le precedieron en la muerte su hijo José Ángel Reyes y sus padres José Ramón Reyes y Mildred Hernández Reyes. José fue un buen padre, esposo, hijo, hermano, tío, abuelo y amigo.

José se graduó de la Escuela Preparatoria de Vacaville, generación de 1976, y asistió a Solano College. Sus trabajos temporales cuando era joven incluían Vacaville Fruit Company y Basic American Foods. Durante sus años de trabajo como adulto, estuvo empleado en B.C. Stocking Distributing como conductor de inventario, entregando productos derivados del petróleo a cuentas comerciales, industriales y agrícolas en la región.

Aunque padeció esclerosis múltiple durante más de 35 años, siempre mantuvo su fe y compartió con cariño su pasión por la vida con una sonrisa instintiva que transmitía alegría, consuelo y agradecimiento incluso en los momentos difíciles. José amaba la vida y desafió la enfermedad, la pérdida de familiares cercanos y su condición para brindar inspiración a quienes lo rodeaban. Amaba la música, particularmente la música mexicana: corridos, mariachi, cumbias y rancheras. Le encantaba bailar. Le encantaba viajar a México. Amaba a la gente. José era un amigo leal para muchos y siempre estaba pendiente de los demás antes que de sí mismo.

Lo vamos a extrañar profundamente. Que siempre descanse en la paz del Señor.

The Viewing and Rosary will be on March 22 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home, 524 Elmira Rd, Vacaville, CA 95687. Catholic Mass will be offered on Thursday, March 23 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Parish, 350 Stinson Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688 with Graveyard Service at the Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery. A celebration of José's life will follow immediately at the Vacaville Moose Lodge, 6585 Gibson Canyon Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688. Donations can be made to the José Reyes Memorial and Scholarship Fund through the R & M Reyes Family Foundation https://reyesfoundationlosamigosgolf.org/josé-reyes-memorial