Mike Reyes

[Guest Nicole]

Sept. 29, 1931-March 20, 2017

Age: 85

Residence: Greeley

Miguel "Mike" Garza Reyes, 85, of Greeley passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit at North Colorado Medical Center.

Mike was born on Sept. 29, 1931, in Santa Rosalia, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Miguel and Isabelle (Garza) Reyes. He was raised and received his education in west Texas. Mike was a faithful worshiper of Jehovah God. He was baptized in October 1976. On May 28, 1977, Mike married Nellie Chairez Rodriguez.

Mr. Reyes was a great father to his children, grandchildren, and mentor to many others. Mike was committed to help others to do well. He enjoyed the simple things in life, spending time with family and friends; going to the mountains at the time of good health. Mike enjoyed the ocean, especially in Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico.

Survivors include his wife, Nellie Reyes; brother, Joe Reyes; children, Linda Kunze (Tony), Michael Reyes, Christopher Reyes, Julie Cummings (Phil), Lisa Mae Lopez, David Reyes (Michelle), Enedina Persons (Brian) and Eva Keaton (R.C.); grandchildren, Dennis Trujillo, Joe Trujillo, Cheyenne Love Downing, Casey Bay, Christopher, Robert, Dominic and Jasalyn Reyes, Alexis, Aidan and Alia Saucedo, Ryan Keaton, Nikolas Persons, Melinda Lopez, Elizabeth Lopez, Kilikina, Kimo and Keola Cummings.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Isabelle Reyes; daughter, Elizabeth Reyes; son, Robert Reyes; three brothers, Rudy, John and Ray Reyes; and two sisters, Isabelle Urbano and Irma Sanchez.

A memorial service to celebrate Mike's life will be held at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4702 3rd St., Greeley.

An online obituary and guest book are at http://www.moserfuneralservice.com.

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