Reena Candis

She was born on the 30th of December 1954, and her parents absolutely adored her. They showed her the world and Reena always had stories she loved to tell about the adventures with her parents. Her love of travel began at an early age when she accompanied her grandmother on a trip to Greece. She continued traveling with her parents to Mexico and Europe, and was able to enjoy a voyage with them on the QE2.

Reena attended and graduated from Kinkiad High School. She continued her education at the University of Texas as well as Trinity University in San Antonio, and earned a bachelor degree in English and History from Houston Baptist University. Reena was also a debutante presented at the Artillery Club in Galveston, Texas. She was a lifelong member of Annunciation Orthodox Cathedral in Houston, Texas and a supporter of The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Galveston, Texas.

As her parents aged, Reena became their constant companion and caregiver. She dedicated her life to them until they both passed away. Her next love became her rescue dog, Maggie Mae. Maggie Mae was her pride and joy and she loved her dearly. Reena had a generous, loving spirit and will be missed by all who met and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Dean and Thomie Candis, grandparents, John and Anna Economides and George and Ekaterina Candis. She will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those she left behind, cousins Margo and Dr. Arch Miller, Athene Caravageli, Katherine Economides, Gus and Barbara Zgourides, Ted and Katherine Zgourides, and all of their extended families.

Those honoring Reena’s memory and serving as her pallbearers include, Stacy Economides, Christo Zgourides, Costa Economides, Terry Christie, Jon Kantalis (Godson), Arch Miller IV (Godson) along with honorary pallbearers, Gus Zgourides, Ted Zgourides, Paki Kantalis, and Kyle Economides (Godson).

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from half-past five o’clock in the afternoon until seven o’clock in the evening on Sunday, the 5th of March, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston, where the Trisagion Prayers are to commence at half-past six o’clock.

The funeral service is to be conducted at half-past ten o’clock in the morning on Monday, the 6th of March, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum Boulevard in Houston, where the Cathedral clergy are to officiate.

The interment will follow, via an escorted cortege, at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Reena’s name may be directed towards Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3511 Yoakum Blvd., Houston, TX 77006; or to Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 714 19th St., P.O. Box 655, Galveston, TX 77553.