Agnes (Aggie) Rea, born June 19, 1929, went to her eternal home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 31, 2016 at the age of 87.
She was a beloved wife, good daughter, great sister, fun sister-in-law, favorite aunt, best great-aunt, loving God mother and true friend to so many.
Aggie was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Louie Luke Rea in 1997; her parents Nicola and Agata Riali; sisters Angelina Riali, Mary Maes, Rose Frambers, Lena Martinez, brother Vincent “Jimmie” Riali; and friend Mary Cordova.
Aggie is survived by her sister Rosemary Sisneros and husband Rudy; brother Tony Reales and wife Pat; brother Pasquale “Charlie” Reales and wife Dolores. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews with a few who were a constant in her life and loved her so very much; Regina Evans. Janie Tipton, Charlene Riali Carter, Michael Riali, Sue Riali, Paula Riali Klump, Ricky Madaleni; great nieces Vonnie Martin, Lorie Tipton and great nephew Nicholas Cates Riali.
A very heartfelt “thank you” is extended to Regina Evans, Paula Riali Klump and Roseanne Silva, who stepped in full-heartedly when needed, for the loving care they gave Aunt Aggie.
Special thanks is also extended to Tony and Jose Vigil, Virginia Cortez, Betty Rea, CR Bobby Gonzales and Ron Ortega for their many years of help, caring and friendship.
Recitation of The Most Holy Rosary will be held on Tuesday September 6, 2016 at 10:30 A.M.at St. Patrick/St. Joseph Catholic Church recited by Deacon Thomas Alderette followed by the Solemn Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 A.M. with Father Bill Woytavich as the Celebrant. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements for Agnes Rea are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Aggie’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org\donate) in loving memory of her brothers and sisters.
We know that Aggie will be welcomed into Heaven by God and escorted by Uncle Lukie and all those she loved so dearly that have gone before her.
Our lives are better because of Aunt Aggie. Her memory will forever in our thoughts and hearts. We will miss and love her always.
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. Until we meet again. Ever thine. Ever mine. Ever ours.
