Thank you Tia for the love and support that you and all the Reyna family have given us throughout the years! You will always be special! Love from Andy.

Mrs. Reyna holds a very special place in my heart. She was one of the first people to welcome me with love when I came to church for the first time. Through her example, her advice, and her spiritual support, God began to work in my life. It was in El Paraíso where I had my first experience with the Holy Spirit, and Mrs. Reyna was there, guiding me with kindness and wisdom.

She always had a word of encouragement, a piece of advice that came at just the right moment. Her strong faith and dedication to God were a true inspiration to me. She was not only a spiritual leader but a true mother in the faith. Her life left a mark on mine and on many others as well.

Thank you, Mrs. Reyna, for being an instrument of God. I will always remember you with gratitude and love.


Roxana

One of her birthday parties at my tias house, I think it was her 80th.

When I think of my Grandma Reyna, I think of the smell of her yummy food in the kitchen, sorting beans together, and the joy of running around with her for pan dulce while the older cousins and aunts were off at youth activities with church. I think of tamale-making days, laughter, warmth, and a quiet but fierce dedication to her church and to our family.

And I’ll never forget how she always sent me home with some of her rice—because she knew just how much I loved it.

She will be deeply missed, but we’re also thankful that she’s no longer suffering and is now resting in peace.

To all of my Uncles, Tías, and Daddy—I love y’all. I’m so sorry she’s gone, but I know you’ll carry on the beautiful legacy she left: one of love for family and for God.

Where do I even begin with hermana Reyna? She was such a beautiful part of my life throughout my childhood and teenage years. She stood by us through some of the darkest moments especially when my mom became a single parent. In those times, her presence was a light. She taught me the Word of God, not just through scripture but through the way she lived. She constantly reminded me that if I did good, God would bless and care for me. Because of her, putting God first became a foundation in my life. Hermana Reyna was the true definition of a God fearing woman. She didn’t need to announce her faith you could feel it. You felt it in her actions, her love, her wisdom, and even in her gentle corrections. Her voice was always soft, never harsh, always full of grace and compassion. She was love. Pure, genuine love. Thank you, hermana Reyna, for being who you were. For being an angel in my life and my mother’s life. You’ll always be part of our story, and we are forever grateful.

My mom was a mighty woman of God
She loved her family deeply. Her greatest legacy was teaching us how to love the lord!
Rest in the arms of Jesus mom♥️ .

We made mom a big Mexican breakfast with homemade tortillas just last month.

The first time I walked into that church, my memories took me back to the days of my childhood. I saw myself holding my mother’s hand, attending services together where hymns were sung a cappella. It felt like returning to a place the heart never forgets. Years without stepping into a church… and still, I felt at home.
It was there that I met her. And from that moment on, she became an essential presence in my life. After her accident, she couldn’t drive for a while; I became her driver—though I must admit, it wasn’t the best idea… I never used the freeways, but with her, I dared to cross those highways that had always intimidated me. Time and again, we got lost and spent hours trying to find our way back home.
I remember one time she asked me to take her to visit a niece who lived in New Caney… and we ended up in Galveston. That was our kind of adventure: no GPS, stopping at gas stations to ask for directions, full of laughter and a lot of patience. Once, we ended up in a cemetery, trying to find our way back. We saw a man standing among the graves and decided to approach him to ask for help. While I talked to him, Mrs.Reyna walked among the tombstones. When I came back, I saw her very quiet. Finally, she said to me: “Every grave has a message. ‘He was a good husband.’ ‘A loving mother.’ ‘Will be remembered for…’” And she asked me, with that look of hers—so direct, so deep, straight to the soul: “How do you want to be remembered? What mark will we leave when it’s our time to go?” At that moment, death felt so far away…Today, after 23 years, she found her way home. And I’m still lost on this road that is life. Mrs.Reyna taught me that it’s possible to be a loyal friend. She was my pastor. But beyond that, she was my friend. Today, I don’t say goodbye. I can’t. Because I know that one day I’ll see her again. And when my moment comes, I only want my tombstone to say what she taught me: “She was a good friend.”
Thank you, Mrs Reyna. Until we meet again.

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Minerva Moreno Reyna

December 17, 1938 – April 14, 2025

Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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