Eugene "Big Gene" Rey has gone to serve the Lord on January 23, 2010 at the age of 49. He is preceded in death by his father Jose L. Rey. Gene passed away in Los Angeles, CA of a sudden heart attack. He was a graduate of Holmes High School and he performed at the Melodrama Theater. He left to L.A. in hopes of following an acting career. He appeared in several commercials, music videos, comedy skits, and movies. He loved living in L.A. California. Gene is survived by his mother Frances Rey Ramirez, brothers Joe Rey (Gloria), Armando Rey (Sylvia), Adolph Flores Jr., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin Monday, February 1, 2010 at 1pm with a rosary to be recited at 7pm. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 10am at San Juan de Los Lagos Catholic Church with interment to follow at San Jose Burial Park. Services courtesy of Castillo Mission Funeral Home.

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"Big Gene" Rey who lived in LA but was a part of this acting community for so long,  passed away of a heart attack, he was 49. He was a great actor, mostly working at the Melodrama Theatre, and San Antonio Fine Arts Center and Fairytale Theatre.  He was the sweetest man, a joy to work with, and a good friend.  He will be missed.

Pam Ramirez