Born in Texas and a longtime resident of Fremont, CA, Dimitri, as Demetrio Reyes was fondly known, passed away peacefully at home in Stockton, CA on Feb. 3, 2020. He just celebrated his 95th birthday, three days before Christmas last year.
Dimitri was the eldest son of Tito and Tomasa Reyes, who raised him and his four brothers, Tony, Tito, David and Eliseo and his elder sister Mary, all in Corpus Christi, Texas.
In 1943, he enlisted in the US Army and took tours in the Philippines and Japan, which memories he fondly remembers and always talked about as the most enjoyable chapter of his life. After his honorable discharge as a Sergeant of WW II, he returned to Corpus Christi and worked at Naval Air Station until it closed in 1959, after which he moved his family to Fremont, CA where he worked until his retirement in the late 70’s. He did not stay sedentary for long, holding a license as a Master Plumber, he worked for the Fremont School District until he finally retired in the early 90’s.
In his younger days, he was an active member of the American G.I. Forum in the Fremont area.
Dimitri loved learning religion and was a ravenous reader. He put all his passion together and enrolled in the School of Theology and earned his degree. He became a pastor in the SJGH Auxiliary, visiting patients in the hospital, occasionally administering the last sacrament, or officiating the sacrament of marriage, whenever needed.
Demetrio had a big kind heart and had helped so many people during his lifetime, whether he knew them well or not. He had a trusting soul, and he never realized that the world had become a dangerous place!!!!
Demetrio was a dotting father to his only child, Belinda Reyes Sullivan, and his only grandchild, Christine Sullivan, and two great, grandsons, Timothy and Andrew Severson.
Dimitri left behind his loving and devoted wife, Lena Reyes, with her sons Ray and Ralph, who took care of him at home until his last days.
Rest in Peace, Dimitri!
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