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Barbara J. Reyes Teacher Barbara J. Reyes, 60 years old, was an Angel called to heaven to be with the Lord on May 31, 2012. Following her passing she continued to give to the lives of others through the organ donor program at Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno. Barbara was brought back to Visalia to be laid to rest. She was born on October 22, 1951, in Visalia, California. She was born to Thomas J. and Isabel A. Perez. She met her soul-mate and love-of-her life, husband Ruben Reyes at 16 years of age, married at 18 years of age and remained married 43 years. In 1987 her son Ruben was born fulfilling a life-long dream to be a mother. Barbara was an excellent student and an honor student throughout elementary and high school years. She was elected for the office of school secretary at Green Acres Junior high, in high school was part of the Pacesetters Youth Program and ran for Cinco de Mayo Queen. She worked at Security Pacific Bank as a teller for 18 years. A sudden layoff drove her to complete her life-long dream of attending college. She attended College of Sequoias and transferred to Fresno State University to complete her Bachelors of Art degree, followed by completing the teaching credential program and then onto completing her Masters of Education in May 2003. She remained an honor student through all of her college career. She fulfilled another dream and began teaching with the Visalia Unified School District on August 22, 1996 and received her 15 year service pin. She began and ended her teaching career at Fairview Elementary School. During her career she was nominated for the best teacher of the year award. Barbara always sought and worked towards excellence. She was an avid reader, creative, baked the best cakes, loyal and the best friend anyone could ever have. She jazzercised, ran 5 Ks, and strived towards keeping herself healthy. She was often told she looked younger than her age. She was very serious about her responsibilities and had great integrity with all that she did. As an avid music lover, Barbara had a vast collection of oldies from old original 45's to LP's to a large collection of contemporary music on her IPOD. She valued her extensive circle of family, friends, relatives, co-workers and students. Not only was her beauty apparent on the outside but most would say she was tremendously beautiful on the inside. She was a woman of faith and a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her father Thomas J. Perez, she is survived by her mother Isabel A. Perez; her beloved soul-mate, husband Ruben Reyes and son Ruben A. Reyes; her sister Isabel Perez-Yanez, her three children and three grandchildren all of Castro Valley; brothers, Tomas A. Perez of Los Angeles, Joseph R. Perez of San Leandro. In addition, she is survived by extended family members, numerous godchildren, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. followed by a rosary at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell, Visalia, California. A Mass will be held at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 608 N. Church in Visalia on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow immediately after the Mass. A Celebration of Life reception will be held at St Mary's Parish Center, 506 N. Garden St., Visalia, CA, 93292 following the burial. Condolences may be offered at [email protected]. Flowers may be ordered from Chavez Balloons, (559) 738-0577 or in lieu of flowers donations can be made to Terry's House, 2730 Fresno Street, Fresno CA, 93721 Phone: (559) 459-7200 contact: Desirey Tolosa. Terry's House provides lodging and support for families who have loved ones in Critical Care and the Burn Center.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Jun. 9, 2012.

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Georganna

June 3, 2024

A great lady, Gone but not forgotten,

June 22, 2012

REST IN PEACE AUNT BARBARA....

Karina minchaca

June 14, 2012

Mrs Reyes you were truly an insperation to me I had the honor of having you for a teacher for 1st and 4th grade at fairview.I still remember when you would read to us and you showed us how to make pinatas and many more things like teaching me to read Mr. reyes comming in to class and playing his guitar and his donald duck voice.You were one of the best teachers i ever had you were one of most careing and sweetest teachers and i hope one day i can have an impact on students the way you did to me and jocelyn and nora Rip Mrs Reyes i know your an angel now.And may god bless Mr Reyes and Ruben
My deepest condolences
-Karina Minchaca

June 14, 2012

My deepest condolences to Ruben and Lil Ruben. I feel so honored to have known Barbara. She was truly an amazing, kind, loving woman. I will miss her. May God keep her safe in His arms until we meet again. Rest in peace Barbara.

June 13, 2012

my deepest condolence to ruben and family, i'am in shock to here about this beautiful lady leaving us, i will truely miss her she was a very loving and caring lady, georganna alley

Guille Inahara

June 13, 2012

Her story is beautiful and she lived her life to the fullest - I may have met her years ago, but my deepest condolences to her husband, her son, Isabel and the entire family and others she deeply touched - her legacy will definitely live on through others. May God help you all get through this very difficult time - much love always.

Larry Flores

June 13, 2012

Ruben,
My condolence to you, your family and Barbara's family.
Barbara was truly a one of a kind person and with her sweet personality, she will be missed by so many people that she touched.
I remember back in the day, when you played music, she would be my dance partner, she really admired you as a husband, friend, musician....
Barbara will always be loved and remembered by our family.
God bless you through your time of such a great loss.
God has another angel who can dance!!!

Connie Sue Larson

June 13, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. I remember her well from our school days and how vibrant and sweet she was. Thankfully we will meet again. Blessings, Connie Sue (Chester) Larson

Sandra Castillo

June 12, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Reyes family. Barbara was an amazing teacher who always went above and beyond for her students. We had the pleasure knowing such a beatuiful women with a great big HEART. God bless.

Mary DeMello Hernandez

June 12, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Barbara's family, especially her husband and son. I had the pleasure of working with Barbara 30+ years ago at Security Pacific Bank. She was always so sunny and energetic. It was wonderful to hear she turned a negative into a positive by returning to school and obtaining her teaching credential.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.

The great Jonathan and wife Teddy Vasquez

June 11, 2012

Such a wonderful lady. You will be greatly missed. Prayers to Ruben and your family.

Rudy Cano

June 11, 2012

I wish to express my condolences to Ruben, his family and Barbara's family. Prayers and thoughts, Barbara will be greatly missed, May she Rest in Peace!!

Patty Salinas

June 10, 2012

Thoughts & prayers out to the entire family of Barbars, a kind woman who touched many and will be greatly missed. She will always be with you all.

Isabel martinez

June 10, 2012

Isabel, what an extraordinary woman Barbara was. I wish I had met her. What an inspiration to all! May she Rest in Peace!
With deep sympathy for both yor Dad and sister. Joe & Isabel Martinez

Avie Galindo

June 9, 2012

Barbara, I will miss you so much. I can't believe you have gone to heaven. You were an amanzaing women with so much love and compansion. You were a blessing to so many. Our hearts are broken from our loss. Rest in peace my sister in Christ. We will meet again.

Avie Galindo

June 9, 2012

Barbara, I will miss you so much, I can't believe you have gone to heaven. You were an amazing woman, with so much love & compasion. Our hearts are broken. Rest in peace my sister in Christ. We will meet again.

Bene Alvarez Quinones

June 9, 2012

My condolences to the Reyes family & to all the Perez family. May the Lord give you comfort at this difficult time. Barbara was a beautiful person.

LUPE ROMERO, FLORES

June 9, 2012

TO ALL THE REYES FAMILY.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU DURING YOUR DEEP LOSS. I KNEW BARBARA FOR MANY YEAR AND EVEN LIVED NEXT DOOR TO THEM FOR MANY YEARS.ALSO THE REYES FAMILY.BARBARA WAS ALWYA SO POLITE AND GREEYING YOU WARMLY WHEN EVER SHE SAW YOU AND HAD AN UNFORGETABLE SMILE.I WOULD SEE HER OFTEN WHEN XHE WORK AT THE BANK AND WAS SO PLEASED TO HEAR SHE HAD BECOME A TEACHER. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL TEACHER AND SE ADMIRED BY STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS. I'M SSTILL AT SHOCK AT HER LEAVING US. GOD ONLY TAKES THE BEST. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AND JOIN HER DAD WAS ALSO PASSED AWAY NOT TOO LONG AGO...

June 9, 2012

Mrs. Reyes was such a blessing to my son, Enrique, at Fairview, and so many other children. She will remain in our hearts always. Ms. Lucha Vargas

Alicia Garcia

June 9, 2012

She was an amazing woman and teacher.. All 5 of my children got to have the pleasure of having her as there teacher... she will forever be greatly missed. She has touched so many hearts and lives,me and my children will forever treasure. My deepest prayers and condolances for Ruben and all her family.. Alicia & children (Anthony,Jesse,Victor,Breauna,Shauntel)

Alicia Garcia

June 9, 2012

She was an amazing woman and teacher.. All 5 of my children got to have the pleasure of having her as there teacher... she will forever be greatly missed. She has touched so many hearts and lives, me and my children will forever treasure. My deepest prayers and condolances for Ruben and all her family.. Alicia & children (Anthony,Jesse,Victor,Breauna,Shauntel)

Linda Navarrete

June 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayer go out to Ruben and all the family. I went to school with Barbara and Ruben. She was a wonderful person. May God give you the strength to surpass this terrible loss.May you all live with the beautiful memories of her. She will never be forgotten. God Bless you all.

Sofie Dorado

June 9, 2012

What an unexpected loss of such a lovely person. I remember her as described. My condolences to the family.

sandra

June 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends i know this is a pain that wont heal,but i wanna say thanks to barbara and for making a huge diffrence on my daughter education,and taking time and patience to teach every student u also made a big diffrence,you will be missed dearly,

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