Baltazar Reyna, Jr., 83, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his children. Baltazar was born on January 7, 1925 in Beaumont to Baltazar Reyna, Sr. and Teodora Herrera and has resided in Beaumont most of his life.
He worked at Mabry Refinery and retired as a foreman from Standard Alloys and MFG with twenty-six years of service. He liked camping, fishing, hunting, and traveling. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He served in the 711th Bombardment Squadron as Munition Worker and expert Carbine. He received campaign medals for having served in Ardennes, Central Europe, Air Offensive Europe, Normandy, Rhineland, and Northern France and also a good conduct medal.
Baltazar was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-four years, Lenora Ramos Reyna; brother, Jesse Reyna; sisters, Juventina Orozco and Juanita Cruz; and his parents.
He is survived by his children, Linda Chand Moss of Beaumont, Elissa Stansbury and husband Robert of Port Neches, Toby R. Reyna and Vic A. Reyna; devoted family friend, Marc McDonald of Beaumont; grandchildren Anthony M. Chand, Craig D. Stansbury, Jeremy B. Reyna and Jason P. Stansbury and his wife Mei; great-grandchildren Logan Brice, Joeseph Thomas, Alyssa Arlene, Jade Alyssa, Zaylie Brienna, and Ava Rose; sisters, Caroline Reyna Castro of Corpus Christi, and Frances Reyna Saxton of Beaumont; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Baltazar was a wonderful father and friend to many. He was blessed with many wonderful faithful friends and will be greatly missed by all.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Monday, May 19, 2008 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 767 Avenue A, Beaumont, Texas, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Rosary will be recited 6:00 pm Sunday evening May 18, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Beaumont Chapter, 440 N. 18th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77707 or Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
Special thanks to Linda Stokes, his caregiver; the SETMA doctors who have taken care of our father; and also thanks to Medi-Home Care and Hospice of Texas and their staffs.
