Leslie Armin Reyes Chinchilla

Cancer Center in Houston after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Guatemala City, Leslie earned bachelor’s degrees in both Mechanical and

Industrial Engineering from the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. He later

immigrated to the United States, where he received a Master of Arts in Spanish from the

University of Texas at Arlington.

A pioneer in online education, Leslie helped establish the first computer lab at North Lake

College and was among the first educators in Dallas to teach online college courses. He

served as a beloved professor at North Lake College for 29 years until his retirement in

2022.

Leslie was a gifted scholar with a deep love of language. He was fluent in English, Spanish,

and Portuguese, and after discovering his Jewish ancestry, he studied Hebrew for over over

25 years and made two memorable trips to Israel. He was passionate about soccer, music,

reading, playing his guitar and piano, and capturing life through endless photos and videos.

A devoted Christian, Leslie spent many years serving as an elder, preacher, music leader,

and Bible study host. His proudest moments were the births of his daughters and

becoming a Saba (grandfather, in Hebrew).

When asked how he wanted to be remembered, he said simply, “Yo fui feliz.”

Leslie is survived by his wife of 41 years, Ingrid Reyes, whose strength, sacrifice, and

unwavering devotion sustained him through every stage of his illness. She cared for him

with extraordinary tenderness, ensuring he was surrounded by comfort, dignity, and love

until his final breath. Her steadfast support allowed Leslie to outlive the original 11-month

prognosis given by his cancer doctor and to face each day of his battle with courage and

grace.

He is also survived by his adoring daughters, Sarah Reyes and her partner Daniel Driensky,

and Rebekah King and her husband Andrew King; as well as his cherished grandson, Levi

King. They will carry his memory forward by living out the values he so deeply embodied.

Leslie is further survived by his siblings and their spouses—Bel and Bill Roberts, Josue

Reyes, Rubi and Martin Sweaney, and Caleb and Sherrill Reyes—who, upon hearing of his

passing, traveled from across Texas to honor him and surround him with their love one final

time.

Leslie will be remembered for his patience, compassion, integrity, and unwavering joy.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Friday, June 27, at 12:30 p.m. at

Moore Funeral Home in Arlington.