Noe Reyes, 88, of Grande Prairie, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2016.

Noe was born March 26, 1928 in Sorsogon, Philippines to Emiliano and Geronima Reyes. He received a Diesel Engine Mechanic Diploma from Feati University. On September 28, 1950, he married his first love Elizabeth Carretas in Legaspi City. At the age of 50, he became a sailor and travelled all of the world for 10 years. He came to Canada at age 62. He became a Canadian citizen in 1993.

Noe is survived by his wife Elizabeth of 65 years, son Edward (Lily) Reyes, daughter Evelyn (Edgar) Cristobal, daughter Ellen (Ron) Hoy and son Emmanuel (Imelda) Reyes; grandchildren: John Mark (Melissa), Cristobal, Joylynne (Tim) Hawkes, Robby (Chelsea) Hoy, Jamie Hoy, Emmanuel T. Reyes, Hannah Reyes, Mercy Reyes, and Emma Reyes; great-grandchildren: Aly and Brie Cristobal, Darius Hawkes, Rilynn and Roman Hoy.

Noe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandpa and friend to all. He had a good sense of humor, loving, kind, understanding, reliable and a very hard working man.

Viewing will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016 from 3:00-8:00pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave).

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at 10:00am, at Grande Prairie Alliance Church (15502 102 St.).

Interment to follow at Grande Prairie Cemetery (84 Ave and 112 St.).

Memorial donations may be made to Grande Prairie Alliance Church (15502 102 St., Grande Prairie, AB, T8X 0J6).