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Reyna Manteghi

November 25, 1939 - August 31, 2021
Cemetery
Graceland East Memorial Park
2206 Woodruff Rd.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Saturday 9/11, 1:00 pm

Mausoleum

Mass
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
1209 Brushy Creek Road
Taylors, South Carolina 29687
864-268-4352 |
Saturday 9/11, 12:00 pm

Followed by the entombment in Graceland East Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Rosary
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast Chapel
1604 NE Main Street
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 688-1600 |
Friday 9/10, 7:00 pm

Our precious mother, wife, and grandmother, Reyna Manteghi, passed away on Tuesday, August 31st, 2021. Born in Mexico, she was the eldest daughter of ten children to the late Juan and Tomasita Balderrama.

In addition to her husband, George, of 53 years, she is survived by her children, Reyna Thompson and husband, Ron, George Manteghi and wife, Tara, and Maryam Duffey and husband, Tom; five grandchildren, Anna Thompson, Julia Thompson, Bella Manteghi, Alex Manteghi, and Juliana Duffey; one step-grandchild, Andrew Brown, and one step-great-grandchild, Kanzlee Brown; four surviving brothers, Petro, Raul, Abel, and Juanito Balderrama; and one surviving sister, Rocio Balderrama.  Reyna was also blessed to be loved by The Garcia Family, Daniel, Julieta, Maria, Pina, and Carlos.  They opened their hearts to Reyna and provided unconditional love which sustained her throughout her life.

Reyna was the quintessential mother who devoted her life to her family.  Family, faith, and friends were her passion and humility and grace exemplified how she lived her life. Everyone that knew Reyna also knew that her three children and five grandchildren were her greatest blessings. She was the family’s matriarch who taught the important values of integrity, character, and generosity.

Reyna was the gold standard, a real-life example of the word “devotion.” She was a woman of substance, someone who lived a full life with integrity and virtue.  All who knew her would remember her for being a warm and loving person who had a love for life and lived it with strength and kindness.

She is now freed from this life and is present in God’s eternal kingdom, reunited with her loved ones, for God has now said to her “Well done good and faithful servant” and claimed her in His eternal love.  She is an angel now which is no surprise to all who were blessed to cross her path.

There will be a Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11th at Prince of Peace Catholic Church followed by entombment in the Graceland East Memorial Park Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Go Fund Me account established for Jacqui O’Neal who is battling Stage 4 Leiomyosarcoma at https://gofund.me/8694e529.

 

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Cemetery
Graceland East Memorial Park
2206 Woodruff Rd.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Map
Saturday 9/11, 1:00 pm

Mausoleum

Mass
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
1209 Brushy Creek Road
Taylors, South Carolina 29687
864-268-4352 | Map
Saturday 9/11, 12:00 pm

Followed by the entombment in Graceland East Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Rosary
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast Chapel
1604 NE Main Street
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 688-1600 | Map
Friday 9/10, 7:00 pm

Our precious mother, wife, and grandmother, Reyna Manteghi, passed away on Tuesday, August 31st, 2021. Born in Mexico, she was the eldest daughter of ten children to the late Juan and Tomasita Balderrama. In addition to her husband, George, of 53 years, she is survived by her children, Reyna Thompson and husband, Ron, George ManteghiContinue Reading

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George Manteghi left a message on February 25, 2023:
Everyday every breath - I miss you, I miss our conversations. I miss your wisdom, I miss your laugh - most of all I miss the love you gave me. Everyday. Every breath
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Ashlie Caroline McMakin left a message on September 19, 2021:
My heart is with you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Love, Caroline
Bill end Janet Williams left a message on September 11, 2021:
All of your family have been in our prayers since your Mom’s illness began. She was a gracious and phenomenal lady! May God provide everything needed to comfort each of you. With love, Janet and Bill
Jason Shepard left a message on September 8, 2021:
So very sorry for all your loss. I know she meant the world to the whole family. I know her goodness lives on in her kids and grandkids and she is smiling from above.
Greg Farley left a message on September 8, 2021:
My thoughts and prayers are with George and Tara and the whole Manteghi Family during this trying time.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Audra and David left a message on September 8, 2021:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Manteghi family. Know that you will see your beloved mother again one day and she is with you always.
Noriko Martin left a message on September 6, 2021:
I’m so happy to see and spend time with you in my life. You’re amazing lady and mother. I will miss you ….. someday I will see you again my favorite person! Love you ….
Stu and Kimberly Saunders left a message on September 6, 2021:
We are so sorry for your loss. Wish I could have gotten to know her. Praying for you.
Nils Hardaway left a message on September 5, 2021:
Mrs. Manteghi was a woman who made you feel like family from the minute you met her. She was like a bumble bee buzzing around, making sure everyone was comfortable, well fed and content. My children will forever refer to her as “Grandma with the yellow house”, as she was a grandma to so many. I know the angels rejoiced the minute you arrived to the pearly gates! We love and miss you Mrs. Manteghi. The Hardaway Family
Paul Mitchell left a message on September 4, 2021:
Mrs Manteghi was a warm wonderful person. I met her in the early 90’s and she always made me feel like family. At her home you were always greeted with a warm smile, great food and thoughtful conversation. She and her whole family was so kind to me during the time of Fathers untimely death in 2007. Words cannot express how much that meant to me. You will be missed, your smile will be remembered. All who knew you are blessed. She was quite a lady
The Burdette Family left a message on September 4, 2021:
In memory of Reyna Manteghi, The Burdette Family lit a candle
Jimmy Burdette left a message on September 4, 2021:
It goes without saying that Mrs. Manteghi was a wonderful lady, I first met her in the 80s while in the Civil Air Patrol with her children Reyna, Maryam, and George. Such a sweet lady, always with a sparkle in her eye and a beautiful smile, always so friendly. She did have such a dedication and love for her family, especially for her children and then later her grandchildren. She was always ready to meet her children's friends and always extended a welcome invitation into her home. But even beyond that she kept up with and showed a true caring for those that she had come to know. I know when I spoke with her in later years she always wanted to know how I was doing and how my life was going. I will never forget that caring spirit and that smile she had. Mr. Manteghi, Reyna, Maryam, George, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Jimmy
Yan Li left a message on September 3, 2021:
In memory of Reyna Manteghi, Yan Li lit a candle
Yan Li left a message on September 3, 2021:
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Sandi Stambaugh left a message on September 3, 2021:
What a beautiful tribute to a life well lived! An amazing legacy in her children and grandchildren... Steve and I are praying for you and your family! ?
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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