OAKLAND, Calif. - An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
The father, Carlos Reyes, weeks shy of his 53rd birthday died on August 4th, which also happened to be the day after his wedding anniversary with his wife of 22 years.Carlos Reyes of Oakland died of COVID-19 on Aug.
4, 2021. The virus sent his wife to the ICU. (Reyes Family)His family said that it was as if he wanted to make it to their anniversary before leaving. "He passed away at 6:55 a.m.
the very next day. Almost felt like he knew, almost wanted to hold out, and he was doing his best," daughter Maricruz Martinez shared with KTVU.