She was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Telesforo Velez and Maria Ramos. Pura was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Soto; loving mother of Gladys Stachiw (James, deceased), Lydia Davidiuk, Antonio Soto, Elvin Soto, Hector Soto (Sandra), Carlos Soto, Jose Soto (Janet), Nelson Soto (Ofelia), Miguel Soto, Reinaldo Soto and Sonia Sturgis (Rafie); cherished grandmother of Adelia, Timothy, Ivanette, Iris, Christina, Iveliss, Lilybeth, Elizabeth, Jose, Andy, Amanda, Joshua, Lisa, Stephanie, Tony, Indi, Alex, Barry, Adam, Victoria, Reinaldo, Isaiah and Jeremiah and great-grandmother of many; dear sister of Antonia, Minga, Esmeralda, Telesforo, Rosita, Mela, Gloria and Porfilio; adored aunt of many.
Devout in her religion, Pura read the bible daily and was an active member of Monte Moriah Church, participating in many activities in the Ladies Night services. Compassionate, kind and generous, she was their to help anyone in need and welcomed all into her home. She was devoted to her family and faith and had a strong will to live, courageously fighting till the end.
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