Eugene Delos Reyes

Sgt. Eugene Delos Reyes (66), beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle and brother-in-law has gone to be with the Lord. He passed away at Wilcox Hospital on September 17, 2024. Born on August 26, 1958 in Lihu'e, Kaua'i, Hawaii to Eugenio and Catalina Delos Reyes.

He married his high school sweetheart, Grace. They have three children, Gloryann "Glory", Eugene Jr. and Ryan "Rai Rai".

During his Junior and Senior year in High School, Eugene worked for Neil Rapozo's gas station both in Lihu'e and Kapaia. After graduating from Kaua'i High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps on June 18, 1977 in the field of Communication Specialist. In 1990, he decided to leave the Marine Corps, so he received his honorable discharge certificate. He then worked for BOSS Electric on O'ahu. He missed the military life and he decided to join the Army National Guard in 1991. Two weeks before hurricane Iniki hit in 1992 he decided to move his family to Kaua'i where he continued with his Army National Guard service and worked full-time for Meadow Gold where he was a dairy processor. In 2003, in no fault of his own he became disabled with a brain injury and was unable to work. Eugene left Meadow Gold and retired from the military after 23 years of service. Eugene was a very loving, caring, understanding man with a gentle disposition. He enjoyed going to church and helped with the confirmation and youth group at St. Rapheal's Church in Koloa.

Eugene was predeceased in death by his parents Eugenio and Catalina Delos Reyes, sister Linda Delos Reyes-Olores and brother Patrick Delos Reyes.

He is survived by his wife Grace, children, Gloryann "Glory" (Charles) Delos Reyes-Skaggs, Eugene Jr. and Ryan "Rai Rai" (Rowan). Grandchildren, Alexis Brown, Nevaeh-Ann Skaggs, Mikah, Noah and Savannah Delos Reyes. Brother Paul (Imelda) Delos Reyes, sister Cynthia "Cindy" Delos Reyes, sister Rosemary "Rosey" Delos Reyes and brother John (Richard) Delos Reyes. Along with numerous uncles, aunties, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

His love of the ocean included activities such as fishing, snorkeling, body surfing, picking opihis and puka shells. In his quiet times he loved to sing and listen to Kalapana, Cecelio and Kapono, and Elvis Presley.

We would like to acknowledge Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, and their entire staff for their dedication and love in caring for Eugene. We would also like to thank Wilcox Hospital ICU and 4th floor staff.

His memorial service will be on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Church, in Lihue. Visitation 8:45am and mass at 10:00am. He will be laid to rest at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Käne'ohe, O'ahu, Friday, November 15, 2024.

Arrangements provided by: Kauai Memorial Garden, LLC, Kauai and Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, LLC, Oahu.

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