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Re: Any information on my half siblings:Mary Lou and Porfirio Reyna

angelinamendoza61 — 2012-04-03 11:51:30Z

my grandfather is porfirio reyna and my grandmother Celia Reyna surname contreras. My mother Yolanda Reyna Mendoza, her sisters are rosie,maria,cindy, etc. I know i have a 2nd or 3rd cousin by name mary lou and i have an uncle porfirio reyna living. My grandpa passed away in 1987....plz reply

Re: Reyna of Mission, Texas

dereyamo — 2012-01-12 09:42:34Z

Hi, I'm Manuel Reyna Jr. and my grandparents were from Mission.I still have alot of family in Mission.My grandfather was Antiono and grandma was Petra. Grandpa had a brother by the name Francso or (Panco) Are we family. Now I live on and Island in Greece (Amorgos).

Re: seeking Reyna's from Kenedy, Texas 1830

JRod3gen — 2011-11-03 19:15:44Z

Did your father Maximo have sisters and what were his parents, names?

Juan Estevan Reyna

jennajolt — 2011-09-21 00:10:02Z

Juan Estevan Reyna
December 26, 1878 — October 7, 1974
Juan Estevan Reyna was born in the state of Morelos, Mexico; received his early education in a private school in Cuernavaca, the capital of Morelos; and then spent three years in Denver, Colorado, in a Jesuit School, College of the Sacred Heart, later called St. Regis College. In 1893 he transferred for one year’s work in the Ithaca High School, after which he spent three years in Sibley College at Cornell in electrical engineering. Then, because his father was interested in mining, he transferred in 1897 to Columbia School of Mines. Upon his father’s death in October of that year, he changed back to electrical engineering and received the degree of E.E. from Columbia University in 1898, after which he returned to Ithaca and took a summer course in civil engineering. After a year in the engineering department of R. Hoe and Company, manufacturers of printing presses, he returned to Mexico to settle his father’s estate, a sugar plantation of fifteen thousand acres, of which he became manager. In 1906 he was construction engineer of a canal eleven miles long, carrying 106 cubic feet of water per second to irrigate approximately five thousand acres of land planted in rice and sugarcane. This involved the design and construction of a dam across the river, the dam gates, the sluice gates, and twenty-two aqueducts.
In 1910 while Professor Reyna was visiting in Ithaca, political disturbances broke out in parts of Mexico; the state of Morelos was taken over by nongovernment forces; the large estates were overrun and financial return to the owners ceased. In 1912, being thus deprived of income, Professor Reyna accepted a position in the Department of Drawing at Cornell, under Professor W. C. Baker, to teach mechanical and perspective drawing, a connection that continued for seven years, when that work was transferred to the Department of Agricultural Engineering, where it has since remained. In 1921 the federal government in Mexico took over the Reyna plantation and divided the irrigated land into small parcels, which they distributed among the families of the neighboring towns, promising at the same time to reimburse the owners at a fraction of the fair value of the property. Because there appeared to be no hope of ever receiving this payment or recovering control of any of the property, Professor Reyna became a citizen of the United States. During World War II Professor Reyna spent six months in Washington as engineering consultant to the coordinator of the Inter-American Affairs Emergency Rehabilitation Division in preparing designs and drawings of improvements of simple implements and equipment to assist the less educated of the farming population of Latin America. Professor Reyna was a master of his subject, being expert as a draftsman, a penman, and a scientific illustrator and in the special field of perspective drawing; as a teacher, while strict and demanding and always requiring accurate and correct work from his students, he was always sympathetic and cooperative with any young person who was desirous to learn, always ready to give special help where it was sought.
Professor Reyna was well known on the campus for his vigorous and skillful games of tennis and squash, which he played until his eightieth year. He developed an indoor tennislike game that he and his friends played frequently. His other interests included floriculture, the study of diet and vitamins, and the study of the archaeology of the Aztecs of his native country.
Professor Reyna retired on June 30, 1946, but was called back to teach for an additional year.
He attributed his long life to “clean living,” lots of sleep and a good wife, who died several years ago. He stopped smoking at age seventy because it might interfere with his “wind.”
He and Mrs. Reyna celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1947, marked by a special blessing bestowed upon them by Pope Pius XII.
He leaves a son, Leon C. of New York City, two daughters, Mrs. Phillip (Nenetzin) White of Mecklenburg and Mrs. Frederick (Nancy) Todd of Stamford, Connecticut, eight grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.
All who knew him will remember him as a very sociable, friendly person who liked company and enjoyed living.

Juan Estevan Reyna

jennajolt — 2011-09-20 22:51:36Z

Re: UPDATING INFO

jennajolt — 2011-09-20 22:49:55Z

I am the great grand daughter of Juan Reyna.

I heard Juan was most knowledgeable man of Mexico.
My grand mother was born in Mexico.
They did move to Ithaca, Ny
Juan Reyna was a Professor at Cornell University

My grand mothers name was Gladys but she changed it to Nancy.
Born Gladys Reyna Jan. 1, 1902 died Nancy Royce Todd Oct. 31 1997.

She was married to Edward Royce and Fredrick Sweeting Todd II.
My father is Fredrick Sweeting Todd III .

His cousin is Leon Reyna He told me that the Reyna house is posted for demolition in Ithaca NY. He is in contact with many members of the Reyna Family. He lives in Pelham, NY

Re: Hilario and Petra Reyna

JesseMartinez66 — 2011-08-30 07:55:06Z

Ihave a great great grandmother named Petra Reyna I am not sure of her husbands name. maybe you could help. Please feel free to view my family tree listed ast Jesus M. Noriega tree and or email me at SAdude4515@aol.com.

Re: seeking Reyna's from Kenedy, Texas 1830

clairenevarez1 — 2011-08-06 19:12:56Z

Hello,
My father was Maximo Reyna brother to Andres, Simon and Jose Reyna. He passed away in 1987, feel free to contact me clairenevarez1@yahoo.com. I would love to talk to you.
Thanks Claire

Re: Looking for Family also

Miliondolarwoman — 2011-08-06 04:22:24Z

Never heard those names before. But I know my dad's mother's name was Luisa.

Re: reynas from tx

Miliondolarwoman — 2011-08-06 04:20:41Z

I know he had a relation Ricardo sounds very familiar. Is Richardo related to Millie out in LA?

Re: REYNA, Hector

Miliondolarwoman — 2011-08-06 04:18:57Z

My father was raised in Corpus Christi he use to say. Born in Charco. Not sure if I spelled it correctly. But if you sound it out. It should sound like the right place intended.

Re: Reyna name origin

RafaelMerazMadrigal — 2011-07-26 00:26:02Z

Hola Nora

I saw your message and I believe that we are related. My grandmothers name is Raquel Reyna, her fathers name was Epifanio Reyna from the Tehuantepec and Coalcoman Michoacan area. There are many Jesus Reyna in the family, and I would like to know who your parents and grandparents names.

Rafael Meraz

Re: Reyna Family

JuliaRamirez64 — 2011-06-22 16:29:10Z

You can call most anytime. Leo is fine. Waiting to talk to you.

Re: Reyna Family

kkonfused2 — 2011-06-22 04:37:57Z

Thank you for the reply, will call to try to get information on Pascual's family. Just let me know when would be a good time to call, I called Leonor a couple of times a day for the past week and get no answer. Hope she is ok, last time I saw or talked to her was when my dad Monico passed away 2 1/2 years ago.

Thanks Again, hope we can add to the family tree

Re: Reyna Family

JuliaRamirez64 — 2011-06-22 00:36:03Z

My husband is Pascual Reyna Ramirez and his father was Blas Lopez Ramirez and lived in Riito, Mexico until he was 24 and then moved to Los Angeles, CA to live with his father Blas. My phone number is 530-923-2568 if you wish to call and talk with Pascual. We can call you also if you give me your phone number.

Re: Reyna Family

kkonfused2 — 2011-06-21 01:41:35Z

Anyone know how to get ahold of Pascual Ramirez, trying to get information on Leonor Lopez Ramirez's brother Blas Lopez Ramirez, We would like more information for the family tree of Lopez/Ramirez, such as Juana, Amila, Pedro, their spouses and children. Will try to call Claudita for her dad's familys information. My mom Elvira and Dad Monico Martinez sometimes went to Rilto to visit my moms uncle. Tio Blas lived with my grandma Leonor Lopez Ramirez in Los Angeles. Would also like to know if anyone knows about Tio Blas's first wife and their children.

thank you

REYNA Joe Jr - Vietnam Wall section 8W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-05-06 12:27:28Z

REYNA Joe Jr - Vietnam Wall section 8W

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REYNA Juan M - Vietnam Wall section 8W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-05-03 15:36:18Z

REYNA Juan M - Vietnam Wall section 8W

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Looking for family members of Fructoso Cristian Reyna in pearsall texas frio county

mreyna510 — 2011-02-21 11:34:46Z

Im looking for any info on my grandfather Fructoso Cristian Reyna he was born in 1898 my grandmothers name was Santos Hinojosa Reyna his sons names were Natividad Ascenscion Manuel and Joe his daughters names were Zoila Georgia and Fidelia they left texas in the 30s and settled in the San Francisco Bay Area where i currently reside i was told my grandma had alot of sisters but never had any info on grandad due to him passing in 1972 and i was born in 1979 so please any one with any bit of info please let me know its so hard to find info even on this site

Re: Reyna name origin

noralyly — 2011-01-30 04:43:45Z

My name is Nora!

Hello, everyone from the Reyna's last name!
I have a new info: I come from Michoacan, Mexico and my grandmother's last name was Reyna, her father was Jesus Reyna and he was a very wealthy man in the area of Juan Tepeque and Coalcoman Michoacan.

Reyna's family look like from Arabia or something they have big nose (afilada nariz) All Reyna's family were comercialtes.
especialmente mi bisabuelo era reconocido como dueno de medio mundo.

Re: Reyna''s from Mier.

Ricardo_Reyna_Salinas — 2011-01-10 17:37:49Z

Hola,
Might be able to help, the brothers come from Santos & Porfiria Ramirez. They had the following children:
Benino Reyna

Ca...tarina Reyna

Eugenio Reyna

Felicitas Reyna

Jesus Reyna

Jose Reyna

Juan Reyna

Segundo Reyna

Wenselao Reyna

Marcos Reyna

Alberto Reyna (my great grandfather, on my mom’s dad’s side of the family)

Drop me an email: rsalinas@bak.rr.com

Re: Family tree.

Ricardo_Reyna_Salinas — 2011-01-10 17:28:07Z

Hola Tracy,
How old is Hector and do you know his parents, grandparents??

Re: Reyna Mier MX/TX

Ricardo_Reyna_Salinas — 2011-01-10 17:24:03Z

Hola Richard,
I have lot of family from Mier/Arcabus, Tamaulipas, Mexico both Reyna & Garza. My family tree is public take a look at it. My email is rsalinas@bak.rr.com

My name is Ricardo Reyna Salinas

Re: LOOKING FOR REYNAS OF SELMA AREA

Ricardo_Reyna_Salinas — 2011-01-10 16:57:25Z

Hola Rosemary,
My name is Ricardo Reyna Salinas, I have lots of family in the Fresno, Del Rey, Sanger, Bakersfield,...and throughout the Joaquin valley..my family tree is public, take a look and see if we are related.

seeking Reyna's from Kenedy, Texas 1830

russellviola1 — 2010-10-19 04:11:44Z

If anyone knows any information, on Cruz Reyna and Pamocencia Rivera, they had 3 sons, Andres (my grandfather), Simon, Thomas. They might have lived in Victoria Texas, later moved to Kenedy Texas. I am not sure if my ggrandfather's name ws Jose DeLa Cruz Reyna or Cruz Reyna….Any information will be appreciated.

Emeterio Reyna connections

tammymartinez41 — 2010-10-08 19:31:00Z

I am looking for any information on Emeterio Reyna. He was born in San Juan Bautista, Nueovo Leon, Mexico and had several children. Inocencio Reyna is my grandfather. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

REYNA Lupe Jr 1960 1982 cross

t42DeLeon_ComCoTX — 2010-10-03 22:01:20Z

REYNA Lupe Jr 1960 1982 cross

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Re: Reyna name origin

alfonsoreyna1 — 2010-09-25 01:17:22Z

Hello Tom,
I think I have communicated with you in the past I was looking through the comments for the Reyna family blog and saw one comment of your of finding a uncle who was headed to California. Well my Grandfather is Robert Reyna and he is from Atil Sonora and he moved his family in the late 50's or early 60's to Mexicali Mexico that is on the border of southern California. He was married to Luz Maria her maiden name is Yescas. They had nine children Roberto (past away last year in his mid 60's in Tecate Mexico), Socorro (Lives in Mexicali Mexico), Raphael (Died a few years back in Arizona), Jesus (Lives in Tecate Mexico), Alicia (Lives in Garden Grove CA), Nilsa ( Live in Lake Forrest CA), Eva Live in San Antonio Texas), Armando (Lives in Tecate Mexico) and Alfonso(My Father)(Live in Riverside CA). I am the Son of Alfonso most of us all live in Southern California now. I showed some of your comments to my father and he seems to remember alot of the names, but since he is the youngest of the family there is a lot he does not remember of Atil Sonora.

Looking for information on Francisa Valadez Reyna 1882/1948

russellviola1 — 2010-08-31 01:58:28Z

My grandmother lived in Karnes county, Panamaria, Texas and Kenedy Texas.
She married Andres Reyna, they had 12 children. Any information on her mother and father would be very helpful...

Re: Reyna name origin

markandmona — 2010-06-28 17:49:45Z

hello there if i come across any from Sonora area i will let you know. As for me all I know is that they came from Mexico

Re: Reyna name origin

tomreyna — 2010-06-28 15:20:10Z

Hi,
My Reyna side is from the Atil Sonora area. Originally, they were from Nuevo Leon.

Re: Reyna name origin

markandmona — 2010-06-28 12:21:16Z

as for me my grandpa name was angel reyna. i am looking for the reyna back ground. can you help? they to were from mexico

REYNA Fernando and Amada

t42Hilltop_DalCoTX — 2010-06-02 12:08:09Z

REYNA Fernando and Amada

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REYNA Gabriel C 1902-1983

t42MountOlivet — 2010-05-27 11:13:51Z

REYNA Gabriel C 1902-1983

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REYNA Reuben and Martha C

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-16 12:01:27Z

REYNA Reuben and Martha C

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CHRISTENSON Marla S REYNA 1955-2004

t42MountOlivet — 2010-04-16 12:01:11Z

CHRISTENSON Marla S REYNA 1955-2004

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Re: Reyna name origin

tomreyna — 2010-04-14 19:10:25Z

Greetings,

I am not sure if it is the same person. But, I will ask my father. I am trying to get information and I need the 1937 census roll. Does any one have it.

thanks
tom

Re: Reyna name origin

jreyna107 — 2010-04-02 16:12:09Z

my family comes from the Tamaulipas side. Many from Del Leon have settled in La Joya, TX.

REYNA Miguel Angel 1995-1998

t42MountOlivet — 2010-03-14 16:36:25Z

REYNA Miguel Angel 1995-1998

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Re: Reyna name origin

ntowl00 — 2010-03-14 07:47:42Z

Hi Tom my name is Adolfo Reyna Jr i was reading one of your post that someone in your was name Juan Reyna.My Grandfather was name Juan he was born in the late 1870`s in Mexico he married my Grandmother in the early 1930`s they had seven kids he pass away in Texas in the early 1950`s....

REYNA Damacio Jr and Mary Lou

t42MountOlivet — 2010-02-25 17:19:22Z

REYNA Damacio Jr and Mary Lou

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Re: Any Reyna's from Michoacan

CUEVAS51 — 2010-02-23 05:17:53Z

Thank you so much for sharing. cuevas5@sbcglobal.net

Re: Any Reyna's from Michoacan

RafaelMerazMadrigal — 2010-02-23 04:31:06Z

We only have one picture of Margarita and Epifanio Reyna also in the picture is Margarita's father. What is your email so I can email the picture to you ?

Re: Any Reyna's from Michoacan

GALTINNOUTSMOG — 2010-02-23 02:56:09Z

Yes we would like to. Could u email u any pictures u might have of margarita and epifiano. We don't have any

Re: Any Reyna's from Michoacan

RafaelMerazMadrigal — 2010-02-23 02:35:23Z

We believe Tio Jesus died from Cardiac Arrest. Tio Jesus was born March 6, 1936 he died at 73 years old. His body was cremated. My dad says he is very pleased to hear from his cousin. My dad is 47 years old His Name is Rafael Meraz Reyna. He knows Carlos and Gerardo Valdovinos. My grandma Raquel is visiting my aunt Carmela in Visalia, California. I am working on a family tree would you like to participate on the family tree also ?

Re: Any Reyna's from Michoacan

GALTINNOUTSMOG — 2010-02-23 02:08:20Z

Fred Osbaldo is his real name he is the oldest 44, Lorena Cuevas Amaro is 43, Victor Cuevas 39, and Sandra Cuevas 37. We are close with Tia Esperanza's 2 sons that live her Carlos and Gerardo. We heard Tio Jesus passed away, and our search for an obituary is what found this website. What was his cause of death, how hold was he?

Re: Any Reyna's from Michoacan

RafaelMerazMadrigal — 2010-02-23 01:37:50Z

Hi Aunt Lupe's Daughter In Law. Im very happy to here from you my name is Rafael Meraz Madrigal. I am Serapio Meraz and Raquel Reyna's grandson. I live in northern california, in a small town called Fortuna. Whats your husbands full name in spanish? My dad knows the older members of the family, I assume Fred is one the youngest boys or in the middle. Here we I live used to live Jesus Reyna brother of Lupe and he past away Feb 15, 2010 and we still have Rafael the oldest brother, and there are other members of the Reyna family. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely, Rafael Jr.

Re: Any Reyna's from Michoacan

GALTINNOUTSMOG — 2010-02-22 19:51:02Z

My late mother in law was Maria Guadalupe "Lupe" Reyna de Cuevas. She married Ramon Larios Cuevas, who was also from Coalcoman. They had four children Fred (my husband)Lorena Cuevas Amaro, Victor Cuevas,and Sandra Cuevas. Maria Guadalupe "lupe" passed away at the age of 53. She was born 8/30/38 and went to heaven 5/17/92. She was the daughter of Epifiano and Margarita Reyna. Sister of Esperanza, Maria, Raquel, Jesus, Gabriel and please forgive me if I am forgetting anyone. We live in the northern California close to Sacramento Ca. We live near two of Tia Esperanza's sons Gerardo and Carlos Valdovinos.

Re: LOOKING FOR REYNAS OF SELMA AREA

CDelReyCarr — 2010-02-01 20:41:47Z

I hadn't read post, I am sure we are related and would like to work with you regarding the family tree. this is Christina, Tony Reyna's daughter. email me @ ccarrillo502yahoo.com

Re: Reyna Roots

Reyna_Family — 2010-01-23 21:54:57Z

What is your mother's date of birth and who are her parents. All of this information is vital if you want to trace her family tree.