Luis Valente Ortiz Reyes, age 21, of Wauchula, Florida, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was Born on January 19, 2005, in Sebring, Florida to Valentin Ortiz Reyes and Beatriz Reyes Gomez.

Luis was a lifelong resident of Hardee County and was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church.

Luis, in his short but joy-filled life, touched the hearts of everyone who knew him. He was a hardworking young man who carried himself with respect, love and a sense of humor. Those who knew him will remember his warm smile and his dimples. He treated others with kindness. Luis loved his parents deeply. Luis was a car enthusiast, he loved video games, concerts, Legos, collector of vinyl records, enjoyed being with his best friends, loved food, and enjoyed late night drives.

Luis is survived by parents; Valentin and Beatriz Reyes, brothers, Omar Ortiz Reyes and Augusto Ortiz Nicolas of Wauchula, Fl, sister, Susana Oceguera Reyes of Wauchula, Fl, Nephews, Rick Vazquez, Ray Vazquez and Rafael Reyes, Paternal grandparents, Rosendo Reyes Gomez, Fausto Ortiz Gomez and Isabel Reyes Reyes

He is preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Alvina Gomez Reyes

The visitation will be held Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:00pm-9:00pm at Ponger Kays Grady Funeral Home 205 N. 9th Ave, Wauchula, Fl 33873. Mass services will be at St. Michael Catholic Church at 11:00am 408 Heard Bridge Road Wauchula, Fl 33873. Burial to follow at Wauchula City Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.