Costa Mesa police Officer Oscar Adrian Reyes laid to rest in emotional service at Christ Cathedral
Family, friends and colleagues of Costa Mesa Police Officer Oscar Adrian Reyes said an emotional goodbye to the 13-year veteran of the force during a funeral service Friday, Sept. 21, at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove.
Reyes, of Huntington Beach, died from a heart attack Sept. 12 at age 43.
The Rev. Quan Tran presided over a Catholic Mass filled with hundreds of peace officers from agencies all over the county. Reyes was eulogized by his cousin, Dallas Police Sgt. Paul Figueroa, and Costa Mesa Police Chief Rob Sharpnack, who both choked up while remembering the well-loved officer.
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Sharpnack shared recent memories, including a conversation the two had about their children.
“You were the light of his life,” Sharpnack said, addressing Reyes’ three children, Ashley, 15, Dallas, 14, and Brandon, 10.
Following the funeral mass, Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies honored Reyes with a 21-gun salute in the courtyard outside the chapel.
Reyes was sworn in Aug. 21, 2005, and worked for the past decade as a motor officer in the Traffic Division. As Special Events Officer for the CMPD, Reyes coordinated police services for the OC Fair, the OC Marathon and other community events.
A scholarship fund has been set up for Reyes’ children. For information on the fund, visit the Costa Mesa Police Association website at costamesapa.com