Reynaldo L. Mendizabal
April 2, 1921 ~ March 28, 2014
REYNALDO LUIZAGA MENDIZABAL
Founder of the Inter-American Development Bank 1960
Reynaldo L. Mendizabal died peacefully in Fairfax, VA on March 28, 2014. He was born in La Paz, Bolivia April 2, 1921. He graduated with a degree in Economics. He began his professional career as an Economist in the Banco Central de Bolivia in La Paz, Bolivia. He then attended the United Nations program for Economic development known as "Comision Economica para America Latina" (CEPAL) in Santiago de Chile. Later he received a Fellowship to work at the Department of Commerce and the International Monetary Fund for two years (1956-1958). He became one of the founders of the Inter-Development Bank in 1960. Later as an American Citizen, he worked for the Metropolitan Area Transit Authority as an Accountant. He was one of the first Presidents of the Bolivian Resident Association in Washington D.C., which contributed to medical technology and educational advancements for Bolivia. Mr. and Mrs. Reynaldo Mendizabal have also been involved with the Bolivian Women Association since the 1960's. He is survived by his wife Graciela E. Mendizabal; His children, the late Fernando Mendizabal (Q.E.P.D), Oswaldo Mendizabal, Daisy Mendizabal Ishizuka, Jacqueline Mendizabal Kress. His Grand Children: Michelle Farrar, Nicolas Kress, Jennifer Kress, Erika Ishizuka. His Great-Grand children: Carson and Cole Farrar. He was respected by his family, colleagues, and friends. He was known for his kindness, sense of humor, optimism, strong leadership and for being the patriarch of our extended family in the United States. He will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to Reynaldo's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, on Friday, April 4 from 6PM-8PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Road, Vienna, on Saturday, April 5 at 12:30PM.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Founder of the Inter-American Development Bank 1960
Reynaldo L. Mendizabal died peacefully in Fairfax, VA on March 28, 2014. He was born in La Paz, Bolivia April 2, 1921. He graduated with a degree in Economics. He began his professional career as an Economist in the Banco Central de Bolivia in La Paz, Bolivia. He then attended the United Nations program for Economic development known as "Comision Economica para America Latina" (CEPAL) in Santiago de Chile. Later he received a Fellowship to work at the Department of Commerce and the International Monetary Fund for two years (1956-1958). He became one of the founders of the Inter-Development Bank in 1960. Later as an American Citizen, he worked for the Metropolitan Area Transit Authority as an Accountant. He was one of the first Presidents of the Bolivian Resident Association in Washington D.C., which contributed to medical technology and educational advancements for Bolivia. Mr. and Mrs. Reynaldo Mendizabal have also been involved with the Bolivian Women Association since the 1960's. He is survived by his wife Graciela E. Mendizabal; His children, the late Fernando Mendizabal (Q.E.P.D), Oswaldo Mendizabal, Daisy Mendizabal Ishizuka, Jacqueline Mendizabal Kress. His Grand Children: Michelle Farrar, Nicolas Kress, Jennifer Kress, Erika Ishizuka. His Great-Grand children: Carson and Cole Farrar. He was respected by his family, colleagues, and friends. He was known for his kindness, sense of humor, optimism, strong leadership and for being the patriarch of our extended family in the United States. He will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to Reynaldo's Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, on Friday, April 4 from 6PM-8PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Road, Vienna, on Saturday, April 5 at 12:30PM.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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John and I are very sad to learn of Don Reynaldo’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Dona Chelita, Daisy, Jackie, Oswaldo and the Mendizabal family in this difficult time. We have fond memories of Don Reynaldo’s hospitality and graciousness. That friendship greatly helped me adjust to life in the U.S. away from my family in Bolivia. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Anita
OUR DEEPEST SYNPATHY TO DONA CHELITA AND FAMILY.
Tuve el gusto de conocer a Reynaldo cuando fuimos colegas en el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo. El supo brindarme su amistad que tanto aprecio, y siempre se distingui como el gentil caballero que fu y seguir siendo en mi memoria. Nuestras sentidas condolencias a Graciela y a toda la familia. Alfonso y Mirtha Perea
Cunto siento el pasaje de on Reynaldo de este mundo. Nos conocamos desde mis aos de jven viviendo en La Paz donde don Reyanldo prest atenciones a mi pap del FMI. Siempre fu muy gentil conmigo y con los dems funcionarios del BID. Deja un hueco en nuestra historia comn.