Jesus Oliva Reyes, age 97 of Orlando, Fl passed away at his residence on August 9, 2021. Jesus was born on August 17, 1923 in Jiguani Cuba, the son of Jesus Oliva Escalante and Mercedes Reyes Benitez

He was proceeded in death by his wife Esther and is survived by his only daughter Mary Ann Newhouse (Kenneth) of Raleigh, N.C., grandchildren Stephen Newhouse (Vanessa) of Greensboro N.C and Stephanie (Scott) Martin of Atlanta GA. He is also great grandfather to Raelin Newhouse and Lukas and Ethan Martin. He is also survived by his brother Efrain Oliva Reyes of Beverly Hills, Fl. and numerous nieces and nephews in Cuba and the United States

In his younger years he worked in the printing/bookbinding trades as a bookbinder in New York City and was a proud member of Union GCIU- Local -119B most of his life.

Jesus touched many lives and was a devoted husband to his now deceased wife Esther and was also a wonderful grandfather and great grandfather
He was married to his beloved Esther for over 70 years. In addition, Jesus was also a gifted artist and poet of which many people were unaware.

He was a life long loyal church goer and devoted Christian attending his final years at Iglesia Bautista Hispana de Church at the Cross Orlando with Esther since 2018 in his latter years.

Gravesite Service will be at 11:00 AM at Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, Fl
1603 Greenwood St, Orlando, FL 32801 on Tuesday 8/17/21 - Phone (407) 246-2616.

There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial at a later time - Date to be determined and announced to family and friends.

Please direct any questions to his local Pastor Mike Vidal at Church of the Cross 700 Good Homes Rd. Orlando, Fl. 32818 - Phone: (850) 524-5181.

The family of Jesus Oliva Reyes invites you to send any flowers and cards in his memory to DeGusipe Funeral Home (407-695-2273) prior to the burial date Betty J's Florist is the preferred Floral agent and can be reached at (407) 656-3526.

The family of Jesus Oliva Reyes invites you to leave a message of condolence on the Tribute Wall created in his loving memory.