Bill, you will live in our hearts and memories always.

I love you Daddy!  I look forward to meeting you again...
XOXO

When I met Bill and Rosa 24 years ago I knew immediately that they were a very special couple that shared an incredible love! That love will always be with you Rosa and will keep you strong in the years ahead. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. We love you!

 Tito was a super awesome granddad! We will miss you!!

flaquita
cuando estuve en tu casa y conoci a Bill, me encanto su tranquilidad y la forma que tenia en atenderte con mucho cariño. Lo que nunca olvidare es la manera de atenderme a mi y despues a Sergio. Doy gracias a Dios por haberlo conocido.

Rosa,

Your dance partner will always be near leading you with his humility, kindness and loving you each day…

Rosa,
We are deeply sadened by your loss and praying that the wonderful memories of your husband and support from your family and friends will carry you through your grief.
You are in our thoughts are prayers.
James and Kim Jarriault

Rosa,

My memory of Bill was he was always very pleasant and had a gentle smile. It was great to see the two of you together.  It was obvious to everyone that the two of you cared deeply for each other.  I did not know Bill well personally, however, I do feel I knew Bill through the many the stories you have told me over the years.  You always had a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face as you related the latest adventure the two of you had shared together.  Anyone that can bring that much joy and happiness to another person will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew him well, and those of us that wished we had.

I met Bill at one of the Greenpoint Christmas parties. We struck up a great conversation about boating since I have cruised the waters of the Pacific Northwest and the Med. We both enjoyed talking about our favorite, out of the way, anchorages in the San Juan Islands and the pleasures of sailing. Bill had a great, laid-back demeanor, and I can picture him enjoying the solitude and beauty of his sailing adventures with Rosa.

Dear Uncle:
I was searching deep inside my heart and i found the happiest memories when i was 15 and met you for the first time and spent such wonderful momments with you and my aunt in Seattle, I hope to meet you one day so we can share that amazing chocolate ice-cream that we like so much. You`ll be always in my mind.

With Love Cris...

Dear Uncle:
I was searching deep inside my heart and I found my happiest memories when i was 15 and had the pleasure to meet you for the first time and enjoyed one of the most wonderful vacation in Seattle ,I hope to meet you one day so we can share that amazing chocolate ice-cream that we like so much, you`ll be always in my mind.

with love Cris...

Our memory of Bill goes back over 20 years to the time my wife Magda and I lived in Magnolia, a quiet Seattle neighborhood. We had met Rosita in 1982 where she and Magda worked at Marco Boat Co. Then through mutual friends and many get-together with friends and of course a few beers, we got to know Bill.
I still remember the early stages of Bill’s and Rosita’s romance, a love I would say happened at first sight. This love started just as the words in a very popular Latin song that Rosita liked very much said “When love is born so suddenly, one doesn’t even notice it….” That was the way this romance started, but as Bill’s and Rosita’s love for each other grew stronger we realized they were together not because of a temporary and passionate affair but because they had a stable, lovable and durable relationship. I do believe that Bill’s easy going way of life, his kindness and sincerity played a vital role in cementing this beautiful union.
As years went by, we did not have the opportunity to see Bill as much as we did when we all lived in Seattle. However, my wife met periodically with Rosita and occasionally we both enjoyed Bill’s company as well. During those gatherings Bill shared memories of their trips to the Caribbean, their life in a boat, and of course reminisced about the old parties with friends in Magnolia. We also discussed the politics of the moment, without getting into any arguments, what was going on with the Seahawks, and the long and arduous home remodeling project. 
It is Bill’s pleasant attitude, his gentleness and friendly way, and his love for Rosita and his family that we remember the most of him. We pray he has found peace for his soul just as he had peace for himself and all of those that he touched. We also pray his memory will help Rosita deal with the loss of her beloved Bill, and will guide her through the years to come.

Dear Rosa, 
It was magical to see you and Bill together at our Christmas parties, Bill always wore an adoring grin and you -- an enchanting smile. When in each others arms you were both so obviously captivated, so in love.  They were wonderful times and will remain precious memories.
Sloan

While I did not know Bill well, what stands out in my memory is the happiness and love I saw on Rosa's face when they were together at the GTI holiday parties.  What he gave to Rosa was beautiful.  He will be deeply missed.

It was a "Beautiful Day" indeed. And if you have ever heard that U2 song, I feel like Bill was speaking to me through it while I was sulking in my car on the way home this week. This picture is all I have in my laptop to remember you with, but this is exactly how I want to remember you....

"Rosa and Bill welcomed me into their home almost ten years ago when Renee and I first met in college.  Over the years, I have had the privilege to take part in their family gatherings. One thing that always stood out to me was how much love and respect he and Rosa had for each other. I couldn't help but admire that kind of bond and hope that God blesses me with someone as loving, caring and devoted as Bill was with his wife.  He has set the bar high! :)  I'm sure he will be watching over Rosa and everybody he holds dear. I'm so grateful to have met him. He will be missed."

Uncle Bill: 
You were the most incredible uncle that i've ever had. You were an amazing person and I thank God to give me the opportunity to met you.
I will never forget last vacations, it was a wonderful time.
You'll stay in my heart and my mind forever. :)


Querido Bill:
Recuerdo cuando tu y Rosita nos avisaron que tenían muchas ganas de venir de vacaciones a Ecuador, para compartir con nosotros el paseo y nos alegramos mucho, porque teníamos la oportunidad de compartir con ustedes momentos inolvidables.
Bill fuiste una persona muy especial porque siempre estuviste en las situaciones difíciles que tuvo mi hermana como también en los momentos felices.
Como anécdota recuerdo que estábamos en Guayaquil en el portal de la casa y la familia estaba en la sala y se sorprendieron porque escuchaban que conversábamos sin saber ninguno de los dos el idioma del otro, pero al final nos entendíamos por señas y ciertas palabras conocidas.
No conocimos una expresión en tu rostro que manifestara incomodidad, insatisfacción, solo reflejabas alegría, cortesía y cariño para todos.
Estoy seguro que serás un ángel que siempre cuidaras a Rosita y a toda la familia.
Dios te ha llevado, estoy seguro que las razones son muy poderosas y que nosotros muchas veces no las aceptamos porque somos simples humanos, pero esta ausencia física no mata tu espíritu que iluminara a todos los que te queremos.
Mientras te recordemos, siempre vivirás en nuestras mentes y nuestros corazones.

Hermano Bill! con mucho cariño te recuerdo como un buen hombre que estuvistes con nosotros en los momentos que necesitabamos consuelo, cuando mi padre murió ese lindo gesto tuyo no lo olvidare nunca.

Querido Bill: Hoy me invade la tristeza por tu ausencia y siento la soledad en que se encuentra mi hija Rosita y su familia y los recuerdos que vienen a mi mente, son lo mejor que nos pudo pasar.
Fuiste un hombre inteligente, honesto, un caballero fiel que hiciste feliz a mi hija y a todos nosotros tus familiares.En mis oraciones siempre te tendre presente. Tu madre política

Bill was such a selfless person. He always put people's needs before his.  He was a true example for me growing up, seeing the way he treated my mother with so much respect and honor. Then he was an excellent grandfather to my two children, who will be missing him dearly!

I met Bill when he was 19 years old.  Even at that very young age, Bill was a very caring and loving individual.  He had so many remarkable qualities as a human being.  He was a man of his word, and he would move mountains to keep a promise.  The love he and Rosa had for one another makes me happy.  Rosa was a wonderful wife and Bill's soulmate, and I know she gave him many, many years of happiness. He has left us all so many wonderful memories.  I can see the twinkle in his eyes when he was filled with laughter, a laughter I can still hear.

In the past 20+ years, I have spent many days with Bill and Rosa.  Each and every hour or day spent, I have cherished, although I didn’t realize exactly how much, until today.  A tradition was started  prior to me moving to Seattle, when Rosa, Bill, my sister Caren and my mom would share Thanksgiving Day together ,and  I on occasion would make the trip from the east coast.   For the last 20 years, without fail, I have had the privilege to share my Thanksgiving Day with Rosa, Bill and Renee.  Yes, there have been years when others have joined, but the consistency has always been Donna, Rosa and Bill.  We usually alternate hosting the festivities, but ALWAYS, we were together.  Bill was an awesome cook… ok, not so good on the gravy, but eventually I taught him my mother’s tricks.  Bill always had to have a pecan pie and I always had to have a pumpkin pie.  I am pretty sure Bill ended up eating most of the pecan pie, because I ended up eating most of the pumpkin pie.   We didn’t watch football or really any TV for that matter, we spent time cooking, helping each other, talking and enjoying the company of good, comfortable, suppose to be with each other, friends.  There were years that we were all willing to voice a little more gratefulness and years which we kept our true thanks to ourselves.   But I can tell you, EVERY year I was thankful for my chosen family of Bill, Rosa and Renee.  
This year, and every year, we will miss our friend’s physical presents but I know you will be with us.  I will do my best to make a pecan pie in your honor!  I’m not sure who will eat it all, but we will see that it is consumed.  I LOVE YOU MY FRIEND!  May you ALWAYS be as free and light as a ruby breasted hummingbird.

Celebrating a life well lived!! We will cherish the memories we shared forever.

Dear Rosa, heaven is holding your loving Bill in his arms.  His beautiful smile stays with us.  We love you and give you our support.  We are your family.  Love Jon

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William Neal Reno

November 18, 1952 – August 8, 2011

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