"My deepest condolences to all of Irene's family, I will miss Irene terribly, we have been friends for many years and have kept in touch praying for each other with our prayer warriors and will continue praying for comfort and peace in the coming days ahead???"
In loving memory of
Irene Reyes
October 12, 1955 - July 28, 2021
Irene Reyes who loved to be called "Momo "by her grandchildren departed her loving family on July 28th, 2021 into the arms of her heavenly Father.
Irene was born in Austin, Tx on October 12th, 1955 to Lupe & Gregorio C Esparza.
Irene was a loving mother to her 3 children. She single-handedly raised her children with Love and Devotion in Buda, Tx.
Irene worked for the Department of Public Safety for 35 years in various positions. Her last job at DPS was as a management assistant. Irene loved teaching bible classes for children, in which she devoted 25 years to serving as the head director for the children's ministry. One of those ministries was the Missionettes for Christ. The 1st year she took her missionettes to Kennedy, Tx and they won 1st place. Everyone was in AWE of their accomplishments. Irene loved doing arts and crafts (self-taught) which included wreaths, baskets for all occasions, décor for all types of special events. She made amazing gifts for friends and family, teachers, and bus drivers. You can always count on Irene to step up and take control of any décor needed. Irene was our prayer warrior. She never judged you and always gave you great advice when needed. She was selfless. She was an awesome mentor to many at work, church, and of course family and friends. She was kind and had a heart of gold. She always loved to babysit her great-nieces and nephews. You always saw Irene with a big smile. Especially when she came home from after shopping all day and finding great finds at goodwill. Her favorite store. She had a contagious laugh and was very family and church-oriented. Irene touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all.
The loves of her life was her heavenly Father, her children, and her grandchildren. Every child always felt that special love from Irene.
Irene was survived by her three children Pete Reyes IV, Jeremiah L Reyes (wife) Victoria, and Alisha Renee Reyes. 8 grandchildren. As well as 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Sisters Sylvia Zamarripa (husband) Ernest, Dolores Esparza, Carolyn Hernandez (Husband) Daniel. Brothers Danny Hinojosa (wife) Ester, Eduardo Esparza (wife) Joyce, Larry Esparza (wife) Margaret, Harry Esparza (wife) Rose.
She is preceded in death by her parents Gregorio C Esparza and Lupe Esparza and Sister Linda A Esparza.
Pallbearers include John X Segura, Joshua Salinas, Brandon Hernandez, , Xavier Zamarripa, Amando Castillo III, Ricky Coronado.
Services will be held at Harrell funeral home in Kyle Texas.
Services will be held as follows Tuesday, August 3rd. Viewing 5pm- to 8pm.
Wednesday, August 4th Services at 10 am with burial to follow at Memory Lawn memorial park in Martindale, Texas
Please visit Irene's personal memorial online at www.harrellfuneralhomes.com to share pictures, flowers, condolences, or even funny memories under the Tributes tab on her webpage.
If you are not able to attend, the services will be lived stream on the website
Due to COVID-19, The family is requiring everyone to wear a mask.
Tributes
"Irene Reyes Norris My Beautiful Friend. Will Miss U Dearly & I Promise as longest I'm here I will ? care of Our Precious Grandbabies? Will Miss Ur Beautiful Smile & Laughter. U were a wonderful Lady,Mother Great Momo & Sister. Someday. We'll meet again? Irene May U RIP? Janie & Victor Suniga Jr"
"My condolences to all the children and family. What a beloved woman of God she truly was. I did not know her personally, but what a legacy she leaves behind. To my friend Dolores and sister to Irene, my thoughts and prayers are with her children and family. I was able to live stream and I thought the service was very beautiful and heartfelt hearing such great and wonderful stories and things about the person Irene was. To know how much she loved God and lived for him makes me take a look at my own life living for God. Thank you Irene for your example. Rose Garza"
"A word of thanks to you my dear Prima. Always so loving, ready to lend a listening ear , and eager to lift any situation up in prayer, you will forever be remembered! My heart goes out to my cousins... forever lifting y'all up in prayer... God is faithful and God is good. And while we don't understands the why's; we rest assured in this... Irene is HOME... now it's up to us to get there... love and peace to all... Debz"
"I always felt her genuine smile through all her words her messages and text. She was a loving woman of God and you can just see it in her. Tia will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to her siblings , her kids and her grandbabies. I pray for God to give them comfort and strength. You will be greatly missed. Love you "
"Thank you Irene, for the tremendous work you did as a volunteer, friend and human! your talents where like no other. I loved seeing your post about the different crafty things you came up with and created. Loved hearing your "praise reports" at church and the beautiful smile you had ALL the time no matter how your day was going.
You were by far the greatest example of love and humanity here on earth, your love for others, your willingness to step out and lead was like no other. Even after I left for college, anytime I came back your warm hugs and sweet smile welcome me home! around you I never felt judge nor scared to be myself. Thank you for always being you and never giving up your faith for others! to her kids and grandbabies you are all the greatest legacy she had, her heart always lighted up when she spoke about you all! Irene, you are forever in our hearts! Rest well my friend! "
"Irene Reyes Norris I will truly MISS U & Promise as longest I'm here for OUR Beautiful Precious Grandbabies?they will be ? & taken care. Popo & Nana will make sure of that. Irene Will Miss Ur Beautiful Smile & Laughter Irene May U RIP?"
"My condolences to the family, Irene was my co-worker, supervisor, and a good friend. My heart goes out to you all. Irene, a True woman of God, who loved the Lord, family and friends, not only by words, but with her actions. And she leaves that Legacy of Love behind for her family to pickup. A true sister of Christ, she will truly be missed. My prayer for the family is for God to give them, the strength, comfort, and Peace, needed, knowing one day they will see her again and many of their love ones in Jesus' Name. "
"Irene was my supervisor at DPS for several years before I retired. She was fair to everyone. Her smile was genuine. A Christian lady who loved her God, her family, her friends. "
"My most heartfelt condolences to my cousin Irene's family, kids, and grandkids. I was very sad to hear the news. I ran into cousin Irene alot at HEB in Buda while grocery shopping and last saw her when she came to my house in April 2021 and even helped decorate the venue. She was helping me with centerpieces for my daughter's quinceañera. She always had a big smile on her face, always so happy and ready to help. I always looked forward to her beautiful posts on Facebook spreading the love of God. The light of Jesus shined through her always in every way. She will truly be missed. May the Lord be with you all during this difficult time and provide the needed strength. I know she is in heaven dancing for Jesus. "
"I am completely heartbroken to hear the news. Irene was the sweetest, most thoughtful and most caring person. She was my supervisor many many years ago, and I loved her tremendously. Years later, we were able to keep in touch over facebook. I looked forward to her posts. She loved her family tremendously. My prayers go out to you all. Heaven has gained an absolute Angel."
"I am so sorry to hear about Irene's passing she was my cousin. Irene was seven years older than me I always had the utmost respect for her when ever I saw her. I knew she was a person of God and served the Lord with all her heart. She would always give me a big hug and call me by 'prima'. I will miss her dearly she always reminded me so much of my tia Emma they resembled each other being first cousins. I did not see her as often as I would have loved to when I did run into her I loved our conversation and she always reminded me to go to church. I promised her I would. My condolences to Irene's children and grandchildren, her siblings and extended Esparza family. Love you all your prima Lydia."
"Very sadden of the sudden loss of Sister Irene Reyes. She was my Missionette for Christ leader and I was her first graduate. She was always positive, encouraging, and was never bothered what people say about her. She cared for everyone like her own family. She never hesitated to give me and my mom a ride back from from church. I loved hearing her sing her country songs when the opportunity was given to sing a special song. Overall she was a great leader and example to follow by. She will always have a special place in my heart. Love you Sister Irene and THANK YOU for everything you did. ?? "
"We are saddened to hear about the loss of your sister. We express our sincere condolences to you and the family. May her love in your memories and God give you the strength to bear the loss. Love you primos, Jerry and Rose Segura "
"Mrs. Reyes, thank you for being a wonderful person to me. I met Irene at DPS 15yrs ago when I was 18, she was my direct supervisor and was great to work for. She was patient with me and taught me many life lessons. She would call me ?mijo? and share beautiful stories about her children and grandchildren. Thank you for sharing your love, spiritual light, and treating us like a member of your family. May You Rest In Eternal Peace. My deepest condolences to the family. - Bino Cadenas "
"In the bosom of our Lord, you now rest my dear friend, we shall someday rejoice together again
R.I.P ...IRENE"
"With sadness in our hearts, on behalf of my family, I extend our most heartfelt condolences to her children, siblings and surviving family members....and pray for your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being..That the Holy Spirit will abide in your lives as it did in her life is our prayer...Amen Respectfully, Hilario (Larry) Sanchez Dominguez"
"With sadness in our hearts, on behalf of my family, I extend our most heartfelt condolences and pray for her children, siblings and surviving family members' physical, emotional and spiritual well being...That the Holy Spirit will always abide in your lives as it did in her life...is my prayer...AMEN Respectfully, Hilario ( Larry ) Sanchez Dominguez"