Member Roman Mike Reyas "Money Mike" passed away July 17th

[Joe West]

We are saddened by the loss of Mike... here is the contact information if you wish to obtain more information.

By the way... Mike was only 17 years old. I have contacted Gavino to see if there is anything we can help with. I will post more information as soon as I obtain it.

Joe West

Contact Info: Gavino Prieto C# 602-758-5233

Hey guys, this is Gavino calling with some bad news.
Some of you have met Roman Mike Reyes, or "Money Mike"
as he called himself. He passed away July 17, 2004
and services are pending becouse he was an organ donor.
If anyone would like more info, please call me on my cell phone,
#602-758-5233 THX. Gavino
- Gavino Prieto "

[k7mto]

It seems Mike's last official VJC run was one of my first (Martinez Canyon 11/28/03). Try as I might, I can't recall making his aquaintance, although I'm almost sure I did as I try to introduce myself to everyone new when I attend a run.

Even so, I'm sure he was a great guy and an asset to our group (how many 17 yr olds have the wisdom to belong to a group like ours as opposed to those who simply go out and cause damage to our trails). As I recall everyone in attendance was very friendly and cordial and I'm certain Mike was no different.

My condolences to his family and friends.

[jeepsonly]

Geez, so young.

Maybe on a future large run someone could make a sign that says "In memory of Roman Mike Reyes, Jeep driver/AZVJC Member". Maybe send a picture to his family to let them know others are remembering him, too. I'd even suggest we have a page on the website dedicated to AZVJC members who have gone on ahead. Happy to volunteer myself to do it if someone else doesn't step up.

I don't think I've ever met Mike but I think it's important we remember those in our Jeep community. I don't think anyone wants to be forgotten.

[k7mto]

Good idea, Bill.

Our virtual club in Oregon lost one if it's founding members last year. He also was into geocaching and had placed a cache atop one of his favorite ridges in the Coast Range. We all pitched in and had a benchmark engraved and with the Oregon Department of Forestry's permissions, monumented it with a small ceremony and then spread his ashes there.

http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?IID=9203bf32-9e8a-4d56-a90c-1bb6344bca38&LID=2166462
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=535d51ad-e5f1-4947-af02-53879232872a

http://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=257&stc=1



If anyone knows if Mike had a favorite spot or trail, we might do something similar for him. I can certainly donate a few dollars.

[Heywood]

What happened to the guy?

[FlexyXJ]

I am trying to remember If I had ever met him.....I see so many People on a daily basis (both on trail and off) That I sometimes never know their name!!! I can tell you that I never forget a face or a Jeep for that matter though...Kinda funny note, I was so hot and sweaty after work today, that when I was done washing up, I walked right by Dan Tracy. As I walked by him I thought...."he has a Yellow TJ, but where do I know him from??" Sorry dan, My bad. I owe ya a beer.... :D Does anyone have a picture of either him or his jeep??? I am sure there are other members like me out there.....:)


Joe

[Joe West]

I called the contact listed, but received no return phone call... I imagine that they are pretty busy so I didn't want to be a pain in the butt.
If/When I get a return call... I'll post the information. If anyone else hears anything, please post it up.

Joe

[Devil Man]

i found this one on his azvjc pagehttp://www.virtualjeepclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=258&stc=1

[1BLKJP]

Here is the funeral information that Gavino posted again in the Classified section on the home page.


All services will be at St. Vincent DePaul church
51st ave and Osbourn, north of Thomas, on the west side
of the road

Viewing - Friday 5pm -7pm
Rosary - Friday 7pm
Mass - Saturday 10am
Intern - Rest Haven Cemetary 63rd ave and Northern

Due to insurance problems with the motor cade, there will not be a procession to the cemetary. We ask all that will be going to drive carefully and with your lights on. Afterwards, everyone will be going to Borgade High School, 4602 N. 31st ave.

THX. Gavino Prieto

[Joe West]

Did anyone from the group attend the funeral? If so... are there any details?

I never did receive a call back regarding anything the group could do to help out.... but I did see that there is a car wash going on. I may try to go to the car wash tomorrow.

Joe

[Griswold]

Roman was involved in an ATV accident in Mexico. My wife and I attended the wake and mass friday and the attendance was overwhelming. Roman had a lot of friends and loved ones. People placed tools and pictures of him and his Jeep in the casket so he can continue to enjoy his hobby. I posted the carwash and intend to take our vehicles.

[vtchopper]

Where is the car wash being held? Me and my family will go and give what we can.
Jason M

[Griswold]

Applebee's at Central & Camelback from 8am-2pm.

[vtchopper]

Thanks we are heading there right now..
Jason M