Another Los Fresnos Falcons football team member has departed to join the Eternal Falcons team in heaven. Ruben Reyes, born January 28, 1953, passed away on July 21, 2020 at Houston Methodist Hospital in Clear Lake, Texas at the age of 67. Ruben graduated from Los Fresnos High School in 1972. His was an outstanding athlete while at Los Fresnos earning district honors playing football and baseball. He earned a four-year letter for the Falcons (#70, 1968- 1972) as a tackle on both offense and defense After graduation, Ruben worked as a welder at Marathon LeTourneau in the port of Brownsville. His passion and love for cars eventually took over which led him to work for Pueblo Tires, Kelly Tires, and Pep Boys for many years. His love for sports was always on display. He played football and baseball in high school, watched boxing, played billiards, and was often spotted supporting friends and family when someone was drag-racing or motorcycle racing. In the most recent years of his life, he loved spending time with his brothers roaming around the Valley and with his special friend, Consuelo (Chelo) Mendoza visiting flea markets and caring for the pets at home. But, his number one love was his son, Ruben Reyes, Jr. His eyes would gleam with pride when talking about his son and his son’s accomplishments. Ruben is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Eliseo Reyes of Grand Haven, Michigan, and Agustina Castillo, Los Fresnos, Texas. Ruben is survived by one son, Ruben Reyes, Jr (Brownsville); three brothers, Ramon (Ray) Ortiz, Los Fresnos; Ernesto (Criselda) Reyes, Dickinson; and Roberto (Maria) Reyes, Los Fresnos; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ruben was a quiet and beautiful soul. He would do anything for any friend or family member. Ruben will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Due to current restrictions, this establishment will follow the 25% occupancy limit and all persons shall institute social distancing of a minimum space of 6 feet apart. All individuals must wear face coverings or masks. (may include bandanas or sewn or cloth face coverings). A visitation Memorial service will be held at Thomae Garza Funeral Home in San Benito, Texas on Friday September 18, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. a inurnment service will be held on Saturday September 19, 2020 at Los Cuates Cemetery in Los Fresnos Texas at 10:00 a.m. located on FM 1575 in Los Fresnos Texas. You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Ruben Reyes at www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.