Felipe was born on September 20, 1946 in Eaton, Colorado and was raised in Texas. He graduated from Crystal City High School. He held many jobs including grocery store owner, truck driver, and clerk. In his early years he was an amateur boxer and gave it up to raise a family. He continued to be a huge fan of boxing and wrestling. Felipe was an avid reader and would read anything he could get his hands on in English or Spanish. Above all Felipe loved his family and was extremely proud of his children, grandchildren and great-children.
Felipe was preceded in death by his mother, Luisa Reyes, his father, Mario Reyes, and his daughter, Veronica Charles. He is survived by his wife, Maria Reyes, daughter, Sonia Rodriguez (Romeo Sr.), son, Rene Reyes (Josie), daughter, Liza Molengraf (Jacob Sr.), step-son, Rene Mason, son-in-law, Martin Charles, brother, Mario Reyes, sisters; Linda Diaz, Tina Cadena, Carmen Reyes, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
