Obituary

JoAnn LaGrone Reyes was born on March 7, 1942, in Pasadena, California, to William Harold LaGrone and Maria Clementina Bobadilla LaGrone.

She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on December 30, 2024, in San Juan Capistrano, California.

JoAnn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Married to her husband of 61 years, Veldon Michael Reyes, she dedicated her life to loving and cherishing her family.  She found immense joy in the lives of her five children – Lisa, Eric, Aaron, Tiffany, and Mark; her 13 grandchildren; and her two great-grandchildren.

JoAnn was known for her strong faith and the kindness, generosity, and compassion she extended to all who knew her.  Her unwavering, strong yet gentle spirit, and loving heart left an indelible mark on those around her.

Services to honor JoAnn’s life will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025.  A Rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by an 11:00 a.m. funeral mass at the Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano (31520 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675).  A graveside ceremony will take place at 12:30 p.m. at Ascension Cemetery (24754 Trabuco Rd., Lake Forest, CA 92630).

Donations may be made in JoAnn’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=8697515&fr_id=154021&pg=personal&copy_link_share

JoAnn’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of her loved ones.  May her legacy of faith and love continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her.