A Dear Friend, ten years younger than me, crosses the Veil. Here is the Obituary:
Senior Master Sergeant Severino L. (Noel) Reyes, died peacefully, under medical care, June 07, 2007. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00-6:00 pm followed by a wake service from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Northís Memorial Chapel; 242 Orange St. Services will be held Monday, June 11, 2007 at 2:00 pm at the Holy Family Catholic Church on Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene under the direction of North's Funeral Home. Noel was born February 11th 1961 in Quezon City, Philippines to Filomena and Pedro Reyes. He and his wife Janet M. Reyes were married in Reno NV. on December 29th 1983. An avid and perpetual student, Noel received his Masters in 2004 leaving behind his goal of obtaining a second degree in Information Management. Joining the Air Force in 1988, Noel proudly served the United States for 18 1/2 years on active duty as an Aircraft Maintainer, most recently serving as the Maintenance Operations Flight Superintendent in the 317th Air Group, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Noel is remembered by his passion for outdoor activities, his generous smile, and call to leadership as a mentor whose humble nature offered his Airmen praise and a sense of humility. As a competitive runner Noel had planned to run in the 11th annual Air Force Marathon in September. His love for music led him to sing in the Holy Family Choir for nine oíclock mass each Sunday. He is survived by his wife Janet, his step-son Miguel (Shahla) Rivera, San Diego, CA; his mother Filomena Reyes, Antipolo, Philippines; his brother Daniel (Annette) Reyes and their children Cameron and Olivia Orange County, CA; his brother Benjamin (Carina) Reyes and their daughters Eena and Keesha, Antipolo, Philippines; his brother Rolando (Susan) Reyes and their children Isabella and Jonah, Sun Valley, CA; his brother Rafael (Grace) Reyes and their daughter Sophia, Antipolo, Philippines; and his sister Maria Gracia Reyes, Antipolo, Philippines. He was preceded in death by his father Pedro Ongpin Reyes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Air Force Aid Society by mail at The Air Force Aid Society, Inc.Suite 202241 18th Street, South Arlington, VA 22202 or by visiting www.AFAS.org The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hendrick Medical Center Critical Care Unit and Hendrick Hospice Care Unit for their loving care and attention.
When Jan and Noel, AKA "Janoel" were here in Alaska, we sang together in the Choir of Saint Patrick's Church. They are (I refuse to say "were") a wonderful couple, always cheerful and helpful. Noel has a resonant bass voice that is surely a welcome addition to the Angelic Choir!
Senior Master Sergeant Severino L. (Noel) Reyes, died peacefully, under medical care, June 07, 2007. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00-6:00 pm followed by a wake service from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Northís Memorial Chapel; 242 Orange St. Services will be held Monday, June 11, 2007 at 2:00 pm at the Holy Family Catholic Church on Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene under the direction of North's Funeral Home. Noel was born February 11th 1961 in Quezon City, Philippines to Filomena and Pedro Reyes. He and his wife Janet M. Reyes were married in Reno NV. on December 29th 1983. An avid and perpetual student, Noel received his Masters in 2004 leaving behind his goal of obtaining a second degree in Information Management. Joining the Air Force in 1988, Noel proudly served the United States for 18 1/2 years on active duty as an Aircraft Maintainer, most recently serving as the Maintenance Operations Flight Superintendent in the 317th Air Group, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Noel is remembered by his passion for outdoor activities, his generous smile, and call to leadership as a mentor whose humble nature offered his Airmen praise and a sense of humility. As a competitive runner Noel had planned to run in the 11th annual Air Force Marathon in September. His love for music led him to sing in the Holy Family Choir for nine oíclock mass each Sunday. He is survived by his wife Janet, his step-son Miguel (Shahla) Rivera, San Diego, CA; his mother Filomena Reyes, Antipolo, Philippines; his brother Daniel (Annette) Reyes and their children Cameron and Olivia Orange County, CA; his brother Benjamin (Carina) Reyes and their daughters Eena and Keesha, Antipolo, Philippines; his brother Rolando (Susan) Reyes and their children Isabella and Jonah, Sun Valley, CA; his brother Rafael (Grace) Reyes and their daughter Sophia, Antipolo, Philippines; and his sister Maria Gracia Reyes, Antipolo, Philippines. He was preceded in death by his father Pedro Ongpin Reyes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Air Force Aid Society by mail at The Air Force Aid Society, Inc.Suite 202241 18th Street, South Arlington, VA 22202 or by visiting www.AFAS.org The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hendrick Medical Center Critical Care Unit and Hendrick Hospice Care Unit for their loving care and attention.
When Jan and Noel, AKA "Janoel" were here in Alaska, we sang together in the Choir of Saint Patrick's Church. They are (I refuse to say "were") a wonderful couple, always cheerful and helpful. Noel has a resonant bass voice that is surely a welcome addition to the Angelic Choir!
