Edward Diego Reyes

Edward Diego "Eddie" Reyes (January 24, 1930 – April 14, 2018) was a Guamanian politician and retired United States Air Force colonel. Reyes served as the fourth lieutenant governor of Guam from January 3, 1983, to January 5, 1987, under Governor Ricardo Bordallo, having been elected in 1982 as Bordallo's running mate.

Early life He was born on January 24, 1930, to his parents Juan Reyes and Ana Guevara.

Political career 1978 Borallo-Reyes Campaign In 1978, incumbent Guam Governor Ricardo Bordallo, a Democrat, lost re-election to Republican Paul McDonald Calvo. Four years later, Bordallo, who planned a political comeback, once again announced his candidacy for Governor. Reyes, a Vietnam War veteran with several awards and honors, retired from the U.S. Air Force following a 28-year career in order to enter the race with Bordallo. However, the chances that Bordallo-Reyes ticket would be re-elected were severely diminished by Bordallo's indictment.

1994 Reyes-Nelson Campaign In 1994, Reyes unsuccessfully ran for Governor of Guam, choosing Gloria Nelson as his running mate for Lt. Governor.

Personal life and death Reyes was married to Guadalupe "Lupe" Cruz and has four children (Johnny, Paul, Barbara and Lauren).

Reyes died on April 14, 2018, in a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii.