Juanita Jeanette Reyna Obituary in Fremont at Fremont Chapel Of The Roses

Juanita Jeanette Reyna

12/22/1953 - 12/23/2015

Obituary For Juanita Jeanette Reyna

Juanita “Jenny” Reyna, 62, was taken by the angels to be with her heavenly father on December 23, 2015. Survived by her daughters: Anna Reyna (David Sandoval), and Andrea Reyna; grandchildren: Jesse, David Jr., Andres, and Alysa; sisters: Margarita Reyna, and Sally Montes de Oca; nephews: Alfonso Castillo, and Juanito Castillo; sisters-in-law: Vivian Rincon, Lorraine Ortiz, and Amanda Bickham; grand-nephews: Alex, and Alfonso Jr.; and grand niece: Elyza.

She was a lifelong resident of Union City, CA. Juanita retired from Hayward unified school district in 2011 as an office manager. She loved working for the public school system. Juanita met her husband Jesse at the age of 13 at Manuel White Middle School in Union City. The two started off as friends and fell in love. Juanita and her sisters, Margaret and Sally used to pick apricots in the summer to help out the family. Although it was work, she talked a lot about how much she enjoyed it. She often spoke of the dances she liked to attend as a teenager and how she saw 'Tower of Power' perform at one of them. Juanita and Jesse got married at the age of 21. They had two daughters, Anna and Andrea. The two loved cruising in Jesse’s 1955 Chevy.

She enjoyed swimming in Niles canyon, trips to Disneyland with her children, and every summer they would also go camping in Yosemite. That tradition continued over the years with her grandchildren as well. Juanita loved classic cars. She enjoyed watching Ballet Folklorical dancing, learning about her Mexican culture and history, one of her favorite books is Rain of Gold. She also was a fan of disco and oldies music. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, board games and reading with her grandchildren. She loved to take them to the library to buy them books. Some of her favorite restaurants to eat at were Baldie's Cafe, Buca Di Beppo, and Niles Cafe. Juanita was preceded in death by her loving husband at a young age. She finished raising her girls alone, but this made their bond closer than ever. She had a strong support system from her sister in laws Vivian, Mandy and Lorraine. They became more like sisters to her. Juanita raised her nephews Juanito and Alfonso and loved them like her own children. She loved to spoil her two dogs Max and Cuca and enjoyed taking them for walks. She adored her six grandchildren, Alex, Alfonso Jr., Jesse, Little David, Andres “boogie”and Alysa. One of her favorite things to do was taking them on trips to Half Moon Bay for square dancing, pie eating contests, and strawberry picking. She had a way of making the family try new things, and they always turned out to enjoy them. She was a loving aunt to many Nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Juanita’s world was her family and we all miss her so much, but will take comfort in knowing she is finally reunited with her husband who she missed everyday. Until we meet again mom, we love you dearly and may you rest in paradise..

Loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Tia.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 9th, 12pm at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C St., Union City, CA 94587.

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10/01/2021

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10/01/2021

Sheri Costa

Miss Jenny you will be sincerely missed, you were such a beautiful woman, mother and friend to many. I am sure you touched many more than you will ever know with your gentle spirit and smile of joy. May you rest in Gods embrace and know that you will be carried in the hearts of so many. I know you are rejoicing with the angels and watching over your girls, thank you for sharing them with us. Sheri Costa
10/01/2021

Patricia Van Buren

Andrea and Anna, Love working with you girls. XOXO
10/01/2021

Kelly Bua

I pray for God's peace and comfort to surround you during this difficult time.
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Angelica Carranza

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Kristina Godinez

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andrea reyna

Thank you! I remember her mentioning how you were a sub and were able to take over her position .... She's deeply missed.
10/01/2021

Patricia Van Buren

Sympathies to the family Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. So sorry for your loss I know I canât make your pain go away, but I want you to know Iâm here. Wishing you peace, healing a shoulder or an ear or anything else you need. Andrea and Reyna, love working with you girls. XOXO
10/01/2021

Anna Reyna

I love these pics xococo
10/01/2021

Diana Vazquez

My dear friend Juanita. I will forever cherish our friendship. I feel blessed to have met you and had you as one of my good friends. I have great memories of our outings...endless hours at Baldies,movies,concerts, san Francisco,shopping, Fremont art and wine festival just to name a few...I will miss your smile and sense of humor. May you rest in peace ...you will never be forgotten. Diana Vazquez
10/01/2021

Sarah Tellez

To my cousin Juanita. I remember your big smile everytime I seen you. I know everyone grows apart and we would only see eachother at some family events, but the conversations we had seemed like we had never been apart. Thank you for that. Thank you for not making me feel like an outsider. I will always remember your kind heart.
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andrea reyna

Mom, I love and miss you so much.
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Anna Reyna

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andrea reyna

I love you mom! I seen you in the clouds today :heart:
10/01/2021

Yvette Cook

Miss Juanita, you will always be remembered by me for your kindness, friendship and sincere being. You were one of my friends whom I could always count on through thick and thin, you always lent me a hand. My thoughts and prayers are with your beautiful family, rest in peace my forever friend. Love & Prayers, Yvette Cook (HUSD family)
10/01/2021

Joanne LaMar

I only worked with her a few times, but they were very memorable. Always greeted by a smile and a funny/happy story. She will be greatly missed.
10/01/2021

Jill Strother

Dear Juanita's Family, We are So Sorry for your lose. I worked with Juanita at Faith Ringgold, and I now am the Office Manager since she retired. She used to Always share with me, how much she Loved her Children, Grandchildren & Family. She told me the main reason she chose to retire, was to spend time with her family. God sure received a Wonderful Angel in your Mom. God Bless You All. Sincerely, Jill Strother
10/01/2021

Anna Reyna

We love you mom
10/01/2021

ricardo patino

Jenny, thank you for exposing me to Yosemite. To this day we continue to go annually in the summer since you first invited me to go in 1993. We will continue to go and I will always think/thank and you for such great memories. Say hi to Jesse for me. Thanks for the memories. Ricky pa
10/01/2021

Isabelle Sandoval

Rest in peace Juanita. You are one special lady and will be surely missed.
10/01/2021

Anna Reyna

I love you mom. I still cant believe your gone. Please come visit me in my dreams.
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Patricia Van Buren

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