North Baltimore, Ohio

September 13, 2024 6:58 am

David Reza, 64, of San Juan Capistrano, CA and formerly of North Baltimore, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the West Anaheim Medical Center. 

He was born on January 2, 1958, in Findlay to the late Julio and Alma (Priest) Reza.  He married Carola Lueder in 2004, and they were divorced.  

David is survived by his daughter, Tricia Reza of Auburn, WA; sisters: Patricia (Frankie) Hernandez of North Baltimore, Linda (Nolan) Workman of AZ and Brenda Roth of MS; brothers: Vince Reza of North Baltimore and Julian (Robin) Reza of Bowling Green; nieces and nephews: Eric (Nicole) Reza, Nicholas Reza, John Reza, Ciara Shepard, Cheyenne Hernandez, Anthony (Jennifer) Hamilton, Billy (Sarah) Hamilton, Jr. and Chris Hamilton; several great nieces and nephews; and his friend and mentor, Dr. James Roache of CA.  

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Hamilton, Sr.  

David was a 1977 graduate of North Baltimore High School, and then went on to serve our country in the Marine Corp from 1977-1980, where he received the Rifle Expert Badge.  Following the military David was employed by Southern California Edison and later worked as a private contractor.  David was a member of various organizations during his time in California, which included:  SASS Cowboy Shoot Club, Cajon Cowboys, Coto Cowboy’s, and he participated in the annual San Juan Swallows Parade riding with the San Juan Cowboy’s.

David had a larger than life personality and a big heart.  His friends and family described him as a person who was always helping others in any way he could and he never knew a stranger.  Through thick and thin his love for his family never wavered and they always made him proud.  

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, where visitation will be held 2 hours (11 a.m.- 1 p.m.) prior to the service.  Pastor Scott Estep officiating.  Burial will be in New Maplewood Cemetery, North Baltimore, where full military rites will be conducted by the North Baltimore American Legion Post 539.  

Memorial contributions may be made to “The Amy Boyer Memorial Scholarship Fund” in care of the Huntington Bank.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.