Reid Nicholas O'Brien

Reid Nicholas O’Brien

Reid Nicholas O'Brien, 26, Hays, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at his home.

He was born June 10, 1989, in Hays to Rex and Diane (Gasper) O'Brien.

He was a 2008 graduate of Hays High School and attended Fort Hays State University, Hesston College and North Central Kansas Technical College, Hays. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, worked in several outdoor occupations, and enjoyed shooting hoops and spending time with his family, especially his brother and his son. He enjoyed playing his guitar, playing all kinds of sports, working with his hands and doing all types of artwork, especially pencil drawing.

Survivors include his parents, Hays; a brother, Drew O'Brien, Hays; a son, Brody Pfannenstiel, Hays; his fiance, Kayla Quenzer, Hays; a lifelong family friend, Randy Gonzales, Hays; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond and LaVerna Gasper and Peter and Leta O'Brien.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 E. 13th, Hays.  Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.  Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 pm on Friday, and from 9:00 am until service time Saturday, all at the church.  A parish vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Friday at the church.  Memorials are suggested to an education fund for his brother and son, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel, 1906 Pine, Hays, KS  67601.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com