Cruz Azul confirmed Reynoso’s death at age 85 on July 16, 2025 via an obituary shared on its official social media channels. Director Víctor Velázquez offered personal condolences and praised Reynoso’s defensive leadership during the 1964 campaign that earned the club its first top-flight berth. Reynoso balanced eight-hour shifts at the Cemento Cruz Azul factory with training and matches, exemplifying the team’s working-class roots. His standout performance in the 7-1 victory over Zamora on January 19, 1964 secured the championship that propelled Cruz Azul into the Primera División. Reynoso’s passing highlights the legacy of the team founded by plant workers in 1927 and the enduring ethos of dedication that defined its early rise.
