Carlos Reyes Ruiz

Carlos Reyes Ruiz, a retired typesetter in the printing industry passed away November 29, 2018 the age of 85. He was born December 27, 1932 to Carlos Reyes and Rufina Ruiz in Puerto Rico and he had been a resident of Nevada since 1988. Carlos was an avid baseball fan with one of his favorite team being the Washington Nationals. He also enjoyed watching the Washington Red Skins football team.

Every Sunday religiously, he would receive a call from his son, Carlos to discuss the football games and give their opinion like newscaster of who would win the games. In addition to watching sports, he loved to play golf with his son-in-law, Edwin and his grandson, Eddie Boy, after he had taught them the game. His other love were his cars.

He had a sense of humor with his favorite sayings, “If it’s free, it's for me”, “ Si como no”, and the most recent, “Mr. Funds- So-Low”, which brought a smile to everyone’s face. Not to mention, his smile that always lit a room every time he entered. Carlos’s laughter and his big heart will be missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Rufina, his 2 brothers, Pachin and Begino; 4 sisters, Fido, Ramona, Luisa, and Maria.

He survived by his 4 children, Carlos Reyes (Maria), Nancy (Edwin) Medina, Leona Reyes, and Gilbert (Michelle) Reyes; 11 grandchildren, Carlos, Richard, Nina, Christina, Natalie, Eddie Boy, Alexander, Caitlin, Grant, Bailey and Austin; 11 great-grandchildren, Angelina, Ariel, Aliyah, Kayla, Jaylene, Carmelo, Ricky, Charlie, Jayden, Jacob,and Edward; sister, Felipa; and extended family members.