Ducky, you were my best friend for so long. I struggle to move on without you. You were my Ducky, I was your Bunny. I'll love and miss you for the rest of my days. Always.

Even though months have now gone by, it's still so hard for me to move on without you. You mean so much to me. You've been my best friend for over 20yrs. I'll love and miss you for the rest of my days. You're my Ducky & I'm your Bunny. Your Bunny misses you.

Rafa, you filled the hearts of your loved ones with your amazing and inspiring self being. Not only by how your mom and sister spoke of you, but by also seeing all of your friends showing their love and support for you and your family. This truly says in a million ways how you've made such an impact on everyone you touched. I know you're watching over them with a big smile. 

Although we are family (our mothers are cousins), we didn't get to spend enough time with you. I wish we had.

We are praying for the repose of your soul and for your entire family. 
May you rest in peace on behalf of the Chavez Family.

Ralfie - The light you brought to everyone lives was not extinguished by this tragedy, in fact it has FLOURISHED. Growing brighter than ever before, splitting-off into sparks that transferred to your family and friends who gathered to celebrate your life, bringing others together who otherwise never would have met. I for one will miss seeing you at Softball and Comicpalooza. I will never be able to pass my Alien Movie Poster without thinking about my friend Ralfie who I will remember with a smile on my face. We will miss you a great deal. We're in the pipe; five by five. (For those of you who don't know this is a quote from Aliens.)

Rafa, thank you for dancing with me on stage and off stage during our UT- Austin days, for showing me how to relax and have a good time despite the stress of Med School while in Houston, and for never letting time and distance interfere with our friendship. I will miss you, your spontaneous call, your laugh and you telling me everything will be ok. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Although we had not met you, reading everyone's memories of you and the way they describe you, your love for life and adventure, family and friendship, there is no doubt in my mind we would have been good friends as well.  

So, until we meet you in heaven, Rest In Peace. 

Meanwhile, we are praying for your soul, for your older brother Rolando, a good friend to us, and the entire Reyes Trevino families for strength in the days ahead.

Ralfie I wiss you so much, seeing that sweet smile and those dimples.  You were such a kind hearted soul and never meet a stranger. Always had a smile on your face.  May you find an awesome cloud up there to call your own.  Love you my friend and may you RIP

Raf, I remember the times we hung out on Sixth street with Windy and all of ya'lls friends. It was a blast walking around bar hopping. We were so proud when the both of you graduated high school and did so well. We also felt better knowing that you would also be college roommates. I'm glad you guys got to go to Cuba together because she will cherish those memories with you. I know you were loved by many because you had such an infectious smile and a genuine self. You always gave me a hug whenever I would see you. Because you were such a good friend to our sister, our family cared for you. Until we meet again Raf....rest in Peace

I know you enriched everyone's lives but I hadn't realized how many lives you had touched. We love you and will continue to remember all the awesome memories we made: from learning to tie my shoes, teaching me how to play chess, being my date for prom, and all the love you showered my kids with. I am so blessed to have had you as my uncle. You will forever be missed.

I really enjoyed knowing and working with you over the past 9 years.  I was shocked to hear the news and could not believe what I was hearing.  My prayers are with you and your family.

Although I didn't know you well , I know you always had a beautiful smile on your face ... Prayers for your family and friends .

When my brother Julio started dating Erika, Ducky came into our lives as well.  We thought of him as family and loved him for the incredible person he was. It was always a pleasure to see him and catch up with him.  Game nights, parties, dinners, karaoke, or just hanging out are the memories we are left with.  We are better for knowing you and heartbroken for losing you. Until we see your sweet smile again...we will miss you and keep you in our heart.

Ralfie, my sweet little brother, you are an angel in Heaven and you will be missed every single day of my life!  I love you and know that you will not be forgotten!!  You touched so many people's lives with your simple smile, your charisma, your love and just your kind words!  

I don't believe anyone imagined the show of support from our entire family, friends, community members, friends of friends, coworkers, etc. It's unbelievable how you made an impact in our lives and we didn't realize it until now.  Just know that God has taken an angel from us and we'll see you soon in our eternal life.

I will always love you!!

Sincerely,

Your big brother:

OBITUARY

Rafael Reyes

4 October, 1980 – 29 May, 2017

Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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