Forever in Our Hearts

Michael Angel Reyna January 12, 1975 – August 31, 2026

 Today, our hearts are broken as we say goodbye to our beloved Michael Angel Reyna, age 51.

Michael was more than a husband, father, and grandfather. He was a part of the heart of our family—a person whose love, presence, laughter, and memories will remain with us forever.

To his wife, Arlene, Michael was her husband, her companion, and someone with whom she shared a lifetime of memories. Although no words can express the emptiness his absence leaves behind, the love they shared will never disappear. It will live on in every memory, every photograph, and every moment they shared together.

To his children, Michael Angel Reyna Jr. (Erica), Aaron Jesus Reyna (Marissa), and Hailey Savannah Reyna Gutierrez (Sebastian), he will always be their dad. His love will remain a part of who they are and will continue through the lives they build and the families they raise, and to his grandchildren, Michael Cesar Reyna, Emmitt Reyna, Levi Reyna, Aaron Zachary Reyna, and Catalina Rose Gutierrez, he will always be their grandfather. Though some memories may be held in photographs and stories, the love he gave them will remain in their hearts for a lifetime.

Michael will also be deeply missed by his beloved mother, Velma Reyna, and his siblings, Ruby Reyna and Ruben Reyna. Their loss is immeasurable, but the memories and love shared throughout their lives will forever remain a part of their family. He will also be lovingly remembered by his extended family, including his sister-in-law Yanira Escareño (José), and his brother-in-law Juan Crispín Jr. (Maria). Their love, support, and memories shared with Michael will forever remain a treasured part of his life and his family’s story. 

Michael has now been reunited with his beloved father, Ruben Reyna, whom he followed into eternal rest. We hold onto the comfort of knowing that he is no longer alone and that, somewhere beyond this life, father and son are together again. 

Our family will miss the little things—the sound of his voice, his smile, his presence, and simply knowing he was there. We will miss the moments we once took for granted and wish we could have just one more day, one more conversation, one more hug, but we will not let goodbye be the end of Michael’s story. We will speak his name. We will tell his stories. We will look at his pictures. We will remember the love he gave us. And we will carry him with us in everything we do. 

Michael, you may no longer be here beside us, but you will always be a part of us. Your family will continue loving you, remembering you, and carrying your memory forward. Until we meet again, rest peacefully.“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”— Psalm 34:18 Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever our family.

Serving as pallbearers are Jose Escareño Jr., Jose Escareño III, Joe Dominguez, Art Huera, Sebastian Gutierrez, and Rubén Reyna. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Angel Reyna Jr. and Aaron Jesus Reyna.

The visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 2020 N. Bedell Ave, Del Rio, Texas.

The visitation will continue on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 510 Wernett St, Del Rio, Texas.

The interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 5144 Hwy 90 East, Del Rio, Texas.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Homes, Del Rio, Texas, (830) 778-2020. Serving families with dignity and respect.