Reyes G. Monreal

of Reyes G. Monreal, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,

brother, uncle, and friend. Reyes was born December 23, 1917, and passed on, due

to a lengthy illness, at the age of 93 on March 14, 2011. Reyes was born in

Bakersfield, California, and was a long time resident of Visalia. He continued

to maintain his beloved hobbies of fishing, hunting, and manicuring his rose

garden until the last few years of his life. He will be remembered for his

fishing and hunting adventures and his great sense of humor.

Reyes was a hard worker in the construction field. As a loyal employee for

W.M. Lyles Construction Company for many years, he worked to help build Shasta

Dam and Terminus Dam (Kaweah Lake). He was a member of the Laborers'

International Union of North America, Local 294. He also was a member of the

armed services serving in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his sisters: Angela Marquez, Anaheim, and Maria

Luisa Gomez, Norwalk, and three brothers: Louis Campos, David Campos, and Frank

Campos.

Reyes is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, the former Herlinda Nava;

his four sons: Reyes (Jennie) Monreal, Sanger; Edward (Virginia)) Monreal,

Exeter; David (Lou) Monreal, Lake Forest; Reynaldo (Rose) Monreal, Diamond Bar;

and daughter, Gloria Elena (David), Cambria. He also leaves behind two sisters:

Carmen (Daniel) Cañas, Bellflower; Consuelo Monreal, Anaheim; and a brother:

Henry (Jessie) Monreal, Fresno. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 15

great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Ave.,

Visalia, from 9:30-11:00 a.m., on Friday, March 18, 2011. Services will also be

held at Miller's from 11:00-12:00 p.m. Internment will follow at Visalia

District Cemetery, W. Goshen Ave. and N. Giddings Ave. Reception to follow;

information to be provided at service.

The family thanks New Covenant Care, Dinuba, for the compassionate love and

care that was so genuinely given to our father, Reyes.

Remembrances in Reyes' name may be made to NEW COVENANT CARE, ATT: Martha

Guzman, 1730 S. College Ave., Dinuba, CA 93618, or Alzheimer Unit, NEW COVENANT

CARE, ATT: Martha Guzman, 1730 S. College Ave., Dinuba, CA 93618.