John had a passion for hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with his children and grandchildren, as well as family and friends. He was locked in on his sobriety and loved his meetings and the conventions he attended.
John was preceded in death by his brothers Anthony and Francisco Reyes. He is survived by his mother, his children; Antoinette, Athena, Anissa, Johnny and Jennifer, his grandchildren Nicole, Isaiah, Aaliyah, Robert, Josiah, Ruthie, Jeremiah, and Sarai. He is also survived by his siblings; May Lizama, Victor Reyes, June Rush, Daria Reyes, Jose Reyes, Lourdes Mendiola, Vincent Reyes, Rosie Liu, Peter Reyes, Lucille Geronimo, and Paul Reyes.