Cynthia Ann Reynoso

She was born on September 6, 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona to William and Aurelia Villa. She lived in West Phoenix through her childhood and early adolescence.

Cynthia attended Carl Hayden High School and graduated in 1965. She excelled in math and home economics. After high school, she took community college courses at Phoenix College, and was courted by Alejandro Reynoso, who served in the United States Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War. They married in May 1968, and had three children, Michael, Christopher, and Stefanie. The Reynoso family set roots in a brand-new West Phoenix subdivision called Maryvale. With the birth of her first son in 1969, she became the ultimate homemaker and extraordinary mother to all her children. Cynthia was a loving and caring wife and mother. She always volunteered to be the homeroom mother during the school year, and team mom during the sports season. So many parents and children respected and adored her for her kind heartedness and giving nature. In the neighborhood, many of her children’s friends would always relate to Cynthia, as their second Mom, knowing that they would be cared for and spoiled with a home cooked meal. She loved and welcomed company. Sitting on the back porch and talking about life experiences was commonplace and soothing. The stories told always bring a smile to your face.

Cynthia was a caregiver to her late mother, Aurelia, and sister, Dorothy. She improved their quality of life and managed to have an overabundance of love in reserves to support her husband, children and grandchildren. She was truly an extraordinary woman.

Cynthia’s hobbies included sewing, knitting, ceramics and cooking. She became a very good seamstress and operated her Singer sewing machine at home either making or fixing articles of clothing. She also knitted blankets much like her mother before her. Cynthia loved ceramics which she would proudly display throughout her home. Her greatest passion was cooking for family and friends. Whether it was a family reunion or a weekend gathering, many would come to love and appreciate her meals.

As the kids got older, Cynthia entered the workforce and worked as an accounting specialist at APS for several years, providing balance and financial stability to the household, as Alejandro started up a family-owned business. Once the business was established, she retired and focused much of her time on her grandchildren. Each grandchild had a very personal relationship with Cynthia or “Nana”. She would love and care for them dearly and always made them feel confident and courageous to take on life’s trials and tribulations. Nana supported their goals and celebrated their accomplishments vehemently.

If one grandchild could stand out from the rest, that would be Dominic, Stefanie’s son, the first-born grandchild of the Reynoso family. Dominic became Nana’s best friend and confidant in recent years. They shared common interests and spent an exclusive amount of time together. Their bond is unrivaled and impenetrable. Nana would be very proud of the man that Dominic has grown to become.

Cynthia was an angel on earth, loving and caring for others unconditionally. She will be missed by so many family members and friends. Her memory and legacy must resonate within each one of us. Cynthia lived a full life that so many can admire, respect and celebrate. She is survived by her former husband Alejandro Reynoso, two sons Michael and Christopher Reynoso and daughter Stefanie Reynoso and 7 amazing grandchildren, Dominic, Gabriel, Bianca, Ciana, Sabian, Eliana, and Brianna.

On Monday, December 16th, 2024, the family will be having a brief memorial service from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Advantage Crystal Rose Funeral Home at 9155 West Van Buren St., Tolleson, Arizona 85353.