Pura Maria Reyes, 78, of East Palatka, entered the sunset of life on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Pura Maria (Soto Torres) Reyes was born Wednesday, October 17, 1945 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to Rufino Soto and Juana Torres. Pura relocated to Bronx, New York as a teenager where she lived for more than 20 years. She married Daniel Reyes and they had 3 children before the family settled in East Palatka 42 years ago. She was a longtime gardener and family caretaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Daniel Reyes; son, Danny Reyes; goddaughter, Noemi Lara-Ramon; sister, Rosa Torres; brothers, Ruben Oquendo and Jose "Cheo" Ortiz.

Cherished memories of Pura will remain with: her daughter, Ivette Reyes; son, David Reyes; loving sisters, Ana Badillo, Cruz Pagan, Teresa Hernandez; brothers, Luis Torres, Jorge Oquendo, Pedro Oquendo; daughter-in-law, Carrie Reyes; granddaughters, Samantha (Ryan) Dunn, Marissa (Tyler) VanOsdell, Ayana Reyes; grandson, Daniel David Reyes; great grandchildren, Alee, Adon and Willow Dunn, Jayden and Mia Gravue, Chevy and Jaxon VanOsdell; and a host of nieces, nephews and loving friends.