Robert

Reyes

On March 3rd, 2023, at the age of 73, a beloved husband, father, and friend, Robert Richard Reyes, passed away unexpectedly in Santa Clara, California.

Robert was indulging a favorite hobby, building fences, when he was called to his heavenly home that afternoon.

Robert, born to Josephine and Antonio Reyes, came into this world in Hollister, California as their youngest Christmas present on December 12th of 1949. He grew up in San Juan Bautista and graduated from Hollister High School in 1966. He eventually settled in the Gilroy/San Martin area for many years. Shortly before retirement, he resettled in Hollister from 2008 until his passing.

Robert worked for Caltrans from ~1980-2012 and retired as a Lead Worker. He kept in touch with numerous co-workers from San Jose to Hollister until the day of his passing.  His work ethic and skill were known throughout the State of California in many Caltrans circles with focus on his expert paving skills and calm precision while operating large equipment in dangerous circumstances. He found much happiness in woodworking, general construction and golf throughout his life and this only escalated after retirement.

Robert leaves behind a wife, Margarita; a son, Matthew; step-daughters, Elizabeth and Daniela; a sister, Tilly; a brother, Jesse; two grandchildren in Noah and Caleb; along with many other nieces and nephews.