Rey, a Durango native, passed away on July 2nd, 2022. He was surrounded by his family physically and in prayers.
Born in Durango in 1931, he attended Sacred Heart Church and Durango Public Schools. After graduation from DHS, he joined the United States Marine Corps and eventually was stationed in Korea during the war.
Rey was a teacher and counselor in Durango Public Schools for 30 years. He coached, drove a bus, and did maintenance and painting.
He was preceded in death by his parents Matt and Emma, sister Cecila, and a daughter Mary Jo.
He is survived by his wife Susan, sons, Rey Jr. (Sonia), Andrew (Bayli), Tom (Alyssa). Daughters Diane, Teresa (Sam), five granddaughters and one grandson. Sisters, Josephine, Karmen, brothers Clair and Matt.
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