Calistro Rivera Reyes

Calistro, a wonderful and loving man and father, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 in Bacliff, TX.

Calistro was born in Lozano, TX on March 27th, 1945.

Calistro is survived by his loving wife Olivia; his beloved children Thomas Reyes (MaryLou), Cristina Meder (Scott), Daniel Reyes (Lorimar), and Elissa Inez Vastine (Charles) and his Son in Law Bret Atchley; his grandchildren Austin and Alexandra Anderson, Victoria and Laura Reyes, Charles Richard Vastine, III, and Ethan Meder; his siblings Norma Nekooi, Noemi Garza, Martin Reyes (Cristina), Edward Reyes (Debbie), and Indercio Reyes, Jr (Patricia); multiple nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.

Calistro is preceded in death by his amazing daughter Delores Diane Atchley, his parents Indercio C. Reyes and Carmen Ortiz, and his brother-in-law Mohamed Nekooi.

Calistro was a man of many words. Always up for a good conversation; he never knew a stranger. He grew up in Donna, Texas where he met the love of his life, Olivia Salazar. He was always happy to walk down Wisconsin road to see his Olivia. While serving in the Army’s Second Armored Division in Alaska protecting our freedoms, he could not wait to come back home and marry his Olivia. They were married on June 17th, 1967 and were together for 51 years. Every good and giving man gets what he wants. Shortly afterwards they started a wonderful family of three beautiful daughters and two strong sons. His children were his pride and joy. He was a wonderful father that taught his children good morals and the value of hard work and perseverance. He instilled the value of education in his children which resulted in all of them becoming college graduates. He always enjoyed the company of family, neighbors, and friends. He considered his grandchildren as one of his greatest joys.

Calistro retired as a machinist/mechanic. At times, he had to travel for work to provide for his family. He was an avid collector of many things. Some of his favorite collectibles were books, music, and sports collectibles. He also enjoyed fishing, shooting, painting, and the occasional casino trips.

In his later years, many health challenges restricted his movement but never his spirit. His smile, laugh, and sense of humor were intoxicating. He continued to fight the challenges as they came and alongside him was his wife and soulmate who never left his side. He will always be in our hearts. We will miss and love him forever.