Rey David Dominick — beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend — passed away surrounded by family at home on November 18, 2022.

Rey was born to Angelo and Rebecca Dominick in Los Angeles on October 5, 1961. He graduated from Fortuna Union High School in 1979, where he also met his wife, Kimberly. Rey and Kimberly married on July 15, 1980 and had two children, David and Jennifer. He worked for Pacific Lumber Company nine years before attending College of the Redwoods. In 1995 he joined the IBEW Local 551 and worked as an industrial electrician for 27 years. The last 10 years of his career he worked decommissioning the old nuclear power plant at the Humboldt Bay Power Plant.

Through the years Rey enjoyed sports, spending time with family, watching movies, and playing music. He played baseball throughout school and was a member of the recreation team for Pacific Lumber Company as an adult. Rey was also a talented drummer who played in a number of bands over the course of his adulthood, including one with his daughter Jennifer. He performed regularly with different groups at music venues all over Humboldt County. He also was proud of a long-term project building a country dream home with perfection which he was able to nearly complete and leave behind for his family upon passing.

Rey was a well known and well loved friend in the community. He also had a large family and was a loving husband and father, proud grandpa, caring son, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed hosting fun family days with food and games.

Rey is survived by his wife, Kim; children David (Elizabeth) and Jennifer; two grandchildren Valentino Dominick-Markham and Jessica Dominick; mother Rebecca Criswell; father-in-law Barton Crews; siblings Reina Earhart (Michael), Monique Dominick (Dave), and Angelo Dominick II (Tracy); and his many aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Rey is now free from the su ering he endured from cancer. His family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Dr. Howard Fellows and assistant, Nanette, as well as all the nurses at the Chemotherapy Infusion Center at St. Joseph Hospital.

In his memory, donations can be made directly to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.

Rey’s family and friends are invited to share happy memories and celebrate his life on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Fortuna Church of the Nazarene at 1 p.m.

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