Lissette and Kaysen Lay Dorek to Rest and Relocate

Lissette and Kaysen are part of The Saint Gregory the Great family. Kaysen attended St. Gregory the Great Catholic School from Pre-K in 2013 to 8th grade graduating in 2023.

Kaysen's father and Lissette's fiancé, Dorek, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Lissette Romero and Kaysen had relocated with him to Land O Lakes, FL for Dorek's job.

Lissette and Kaysen now find themselves isolated and will require financial assistance to relocate to be close to family and friends so that they have a network of support. Any contribution would be appreciated to assist Lissette and Kaysen as they mourn Dorek, lay him to rest, and try to find some semblance of peace with his sudden passing. Any contribution would go directly to them to help them with expenses and relocating.

Dorek's memorial service will be held Friday, February 23rd at Metropolitan Funeral Services at 7246 Granby Street

Norfolk, VA 23505 at 11:00 AM.

Obituary:

On Tuesday January 16, 2024 Dorek E. Hayes passed away and was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior as he transitioned from this earthly realm into our Lord’s Eternal Peace. Dorek was born on June 9, 1980 in Norfolk, VA. He attended Bayside middle and high school where he became interested in theatre. As a Thespian, he received the opportunity to be an extra in a Civil War film, Cold Mountain starring Nicole Kidman and Jude Law, He was in about 20 plays since middle school portraying characters ranging from a gang member in The Outsiders to Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple. He later graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with an Associates in Business Administration and a BS in Liberal Arts Management with focus on Advertising. He worked primarily in the Restaurant Industry. Later, desiring to establish financial independence , he started a podcast . He was approved by the SBA for a small business in government contracts which prompted the move to Florida. He was predeceased by his mother Patricia Hayes. He leaves behind his father Reginald P. Hayes, brothers Reginald D. Hayes of Dallas Texas and David Lowery of Norfolk, VA, sister Regina Butts of Atlanta, GA, fiancée Lissette Romero and daughter Kaysen Hayes of Land O Lakes, Florida, and a host of nieces, cousins and friends.