Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Reyes, Julio Escalante      July 2, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Reyes, Julio Escalante     
1929 - 2005 
 
Julio Escalante Reyes 
January 28, 1929 - July 2, 2005 

Visitation for Julio Escalante Reyes will be held at Hillcrest Mortuary, 9101 
Kern Canyon Road on Thursday July 7, 2005, from 4 to 7 p.m., followed by a 
Rosary Reciting at 7 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Josephs Church, 
1515 Baker Street on Friday July 8 at 12:00 p.m. Julio was born to Manuel 
Silva Reyes and Margarita Escalante Reyes in Colorado, Texas and moved to 
Bakersfield at about the age of one. Some 20 years later he met Carmelita 
Andrada who was to be his wife for some 55 years. He worked as a bartender for 
40 years before retiring a few years ago. He met many wonderful people, from 
both sides of the bar, too many to count and mention.to all of you we 
appreciate your thoughts. Prior to his illness he loved to go to the beach, 
play golf and anticipated his Monday morning golf dates with fellow 
bartenders. Julio was a caring and loving husband, father and provider to his 
wife Carmen and 6 children, Rene, Carrie, Tony, Ernie, Pat and Spoiled Brat 
Mona. As well as his niece Nicki; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 
Julio has one surviving sister Tommy Acosta and husband Frank from Los 
Angeles, CA; and many nieces and nephews from his brothers, Paul and Pasqual; 
sisters Tommy, Connie, Julia and Margarita. A special thanks to all the 
spouses and friends of the family, namely Karen, Irene, Arlou, Jenny, Cheryl, 
Maggie, Sal and Carrie Zaragoza, Richard and Molly Andrada, Carmelita Valdez 
(Aunt Peter), and the many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who made 
his last days very memorable and appreciated by the family. A special thanks 
and appreciation must also go to the nursing staff on the 4th floor at Mercy 
hospital and Hoffmann Hospice who provided wonderful care for our Dad as if he 
was one of their own. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hoffmann 
Hospice, 5300 California Ave., Suite 1, Bakersfield, CA 93309. (661)716-1600. 
Honorary pallbearers will be: Michael A. Reyes, Ernie Reyes, Jeremy Reyes, 
Christopher Reyes, Patrick Reyes, Kevin Reyes, Jason Reyes, Michael Reyes and 
Josh Reyes. Dad, you will certainly be missed. We thank God for blessing us 
with your love, support and hard work ethics. Rest peacefully until we see you 
again. 

Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 7/7/2005.  


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