IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Carolina M.

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Reyes

Sep 6, 1919 — Jul 27, 2020

Obituary

Carolina Martinez Reyes, age 100, Peacefully passed away in Del Rio, Texas. She was born in Eagle Pass, Texas. Her parents were Ramon Martinez and Martina Lozano Salinas Martinez. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Pablo T. Reyes and her siblings; Velia Casarez (Bere) Riddle, Maria Amelia (Manche) Talamantez Rodriguez (Manuel), and George (Dora) Martinez. Also preceding in death her Grandson Paul T. Reyes. She is survived by her sons Arturo Reyes (wife Elida), Pablo Reyes (Carmen), and daughter Romelia R. (husband Raul) Padilla. She is also survived by nine Grand Children; Arturo Reyes Jr. (Debbie) Omaha, NE., Yvette R. Cariaga, Del Rio, TX, Vanessa R. Adame (Daniel) Helotes, TX, Diana R. Sanchez (Mario) Del Rio, TX, Sylvia R. Riehle (Michael) Stockton, CA, Gilbert T. Reyes, Stockton, CA, Caroline Ramos Padilla (Jose Manuel) Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Spain, Christina R. Padilla, San Antonio, TX, Raul David Padilla (Anna) San Antonio, TX. 25 Great-Grand-Children and two Great-Great-Grand Children. Last but not least she leaves many loving nephews and nieces. She met the love of her life Pablo who was a Cowboy Ranch Hand at La Chaparosa Ranch near Eagle Pass, Texas. They were happily married for 68 years. Together they started their own business, Reyes Taxi which was their life long (successful) business. Carolina was a very devoted mom who showed her children the value of hard work and education. She excelled at the Eagle Pass High School and received high honors in grammar. She always participated in PTO meetings and volunteered baking cookies. She took great pride in her knowledge of spelling and literature. Her pastime was spent helping neighborhood kids with their English assignments and also Catechism Classes. Their later years were spent on her favorite pastime dancing to music at the Del Rio Elderly Center. Lastly at 100 years old she was elected the Mardi Gras Queen at the Del Rio Nursing Home. The Reyes and Padilla Families would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses at the Del Rio Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, specially Dr Gutierrez, Daniel, Kathy, John and Jacob. Also, thanks to Her many year's provider "Nicha" Villareal. A heart-felt thanks to Dr. Aurelio Laing whom she liked and loved always. MOM will be missed very much by her family, many friends, and Nursing Home Staff. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home; followed by a graveside service at 10:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery at 10:30 AM. In lieu of COVID19, funeral services are limited to family members ONLY, face masks and social distancing are required inside the building at all times. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home.
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August
7

Friday

Sunset Memorial Oaks Del Rio

2020 N Bedell Ave, Del Rio, TX 78840

8:30 - 10:00 am

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August
7

Friday

10:30 - 11:00 am

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