Luis was born on August 11, 1935 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico to parents Ernesto and Cirila Acevedo Reichard. He was one of 10 children and met the love of his life Blanca while visiting his family for Christmas in 1965 and wed 10 days after meeting her. They raised two daughters, Mary Rios and Aidializ Rivera-Reichard and one son Luis Ernestro Reichard Jr. Luis and Blanca were and continued to be the epitome of marriage until Blanca’s passing in 2013.
Luis will always be remembered for his love of fishing, baseball, and his dedication to his family and friends. Luis was always they type of father and grandfather that never missed a game or an opportunity to boast about how proud he was of each and everyone of his family members. Many till this day recall always receiving pep talks prior to any major life event from Luis that impacted their lives. Although, Luis primarily spoke Spanish, he had this magical way of ensuring that everyone always understood what he was saying although they themselves did not speak Spanish. Luis was also known as the great story teller and jokester in the family and never repeated one story. He was always so full of joy, laughter, and love. Key factors that will continue to live on through his children and grandchildren.
Although he was the absolute greatest grandfather on this planet, he was always the proudest to have been a father and a wonderful husband to the love his life. His marriage to Blanca was one for the stories. They quickly fell in love and were never apart. They were always a packaged deal. Where one went the other was sure to follow. Luis treated Blanca like the queen she was and that was easily seen by everyone else. This passionate love can easily be seen in their 3 surviving children as well. Luis’s greatest accomplishment in life was being the best spouse and father, which he easily surpassed.
Luis was preceded in death by his parents Ernesto and Letriz Reichard, siblings Eulogio Soto, Yeyo Soto and Raul Reichard, and his loving wife Blanca Reichard. He is survived by his four siblings Aida Reichard, Alfredo Reichard, Rosaura Reichard and Lydia Caban, four children Mary Rios, Luis Ernesto Reichard Jr., Aidaliz Rivera-Reichard, and Hannah Olivo, his 14 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Baldwin Fairchild at Chapel Hill & Chapel Hill Cemetery. Viewing to be held from 9:00am-12:00pm followed by a 1:00pm Graveside Service.
