City of Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes has died, his family confirmed Friday morning on social media. He was 80 years old.
“With profound sadness we announce the passing of City Commissioner Manolo Reyes,” the statement posted to the @manolo4miami Instagram page read.
The statement did not disclose any further information about his death, however Miami Mayor Francis Suarez confirmed to Local 10 News that Reyes had been battling leukemia.
“(He was) constantly fighting the disease and it seemed like he was going to beat it and, you know, every time he would be in remission, and then all of a sudden something would happen and he would bounce back it seemed with just a little less energy and, unfortunately, eventually it got the better of him,” the mayor said.
Miami residents quickly took to the comment section of the Instagram post to express their condolences.
“One of the finest public servants we have ever had,” one person wrote.
“My deepest condolences to the family,” another person posted. “He was and will be one of the greatest politicians of Miami. He did so much for our community.”
According to the city’s website, Reyes was first elected to the commission in November 2017, receiving 57% of the vote.
He was reelected to the District 4 seat, representing Flagami and Coral Way, in 2019 without opposition.
Before speaking with Local 10 News, Suarez released a statement Friday morning, saying in part that “His warmth, laughter, and unwavering dedication to our community will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Manolo. You will be deeply missed.”
Remembering Commissioner Manolo Reyes — a devoted family man, fearless advocate, and true fighter. His warmth, laughter, and unwavering dedication to our community will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Manolo. You will be deeply missed. @Manolo4Miami pic.twitter.com/Bgg3boUjDt
— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez) April 11, 2025
While speaking with Local 10 News, Suarez praised the late commissioner.
“He was a model of perseverance,” the mayor said. “I think many people forget that he ran about six times before he was ultimately elected to the city commission eight years ago, and so I think it’s a testament to his undefeatable desire to serve the public.”
Reyes and his wife Selva “Chacha” Reyes have lived in District 4 for nearly 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, their two adult children and their three grandsons.
City of Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes has died, his family confirmed Friday morning on social media. He was 80 years old.
MIAMI – City of Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes has died, his family confirmed Friday morning on social media. He was 80 years old.
“With profound sadness we announce the passing of City Commissioner Manolo Reyes,” the statement posted to the @manolo4miami Instagram page read.
The statement did not disclose any further information about his death, however Miami Mayor Francis Suarez confirmed to Local 10 News that Reyes had been battling leukemia.
“(He was) constantly fighting the disease and it seemed like he was going to beat it and, you know, every time he would be in remission, and then all of a sudden something would happen and he would bounce back it seemed with just a little less energy and, unfortunately, eventually it got the better of him,” the mayor said.
Miami residents quickly took to the comment section of the Instagram post to express their condolences.
“One of the finest public servants we have ever had,” one person wrote.
“My deepest condolences to the family,” another person posted. “He was and will be one of the greatest politicians of Miami. He did so much for our community.”
According to the city’s website, Reyes was first elected to the commission in November 2017, receiving 57% of the vote.
He was reelected to the District 4 seat, representing Flagami and Coral Way, in 2019 without opposition.
Before speaking with Local 10 News, Suarez released a statement Friday morning, saying in part that “His warmth, laughter, and unwavering dedication to our community will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Manolo. You will be deeply missed.”
Remembering Commissioner Manolo Reyes — a devoted family man, fearless advocate, and true fighter. His warmth, laughter, and unwavering dedication to our community will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Manolo. You will be deeply missed. @Manolo4Miami pic.twitter.com/Bgg3boUjDt
— Mayor Francis Suarez (@FrancisSuarez)
While speaking with Local 10 News, Suarez praised the late commissioner.
“He was a model of perseverance,” the mayor said. “I think many people forget that he ran about six times before he was ultimately elected to the city commission eight years ago, and so I think it’s a testament to his undefeatable desire to serve the public.”
Reyes and his wife Selva “Chacha” Reyes have lived in District 4 for nearly 50 years.
He is survived by his wife, their two adult children and their three grandsons.
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