Birth date: Mar 3, 1926 Death date: Oct 24, 2023
She was a force of nature that touched our lives in profound ways. She raised three sons with unwavering love and dedication. Her strength and resilience were truly remarkable . . . as was her stubbornness. She imparted important Read Obituary
Pura touched many hearts; I have lost someone very special. I will hold memories of our trips to New York and those visits with her close to my heart. The time we have been able to spend with her while she resided in California has been equally precious. I am most grateful for the wonderful son she mothered. Pura's legacy will live on in him (Rafael Torres, Jr.)
I had the pleasure of being Pura’s activity personal, meaning I was one of many responsible to ensure she continued to have full and meaningful events in her life as she continued to age. Some of her favorites were flower arranging and making door decorations for each of the different holidays. She was also a sharp card player and often would giggle when she beat me at a hand of Black Jack. But the best time we had was riding on the bus to Coyote Hills for a Field trip, where she spotted and pointed out a deer standing in the Coyote Hill Marsh long before I saw it, then got mad because I did not see it fast enough when she told me to look. She was a joy to care for and I will miss her. But I know she is enjoying using her angel wings.
Pura became my mom she taught me how to cook Puerto Rican food. When I spoke to her in Spanish some words were Portuguese and she tell me in Spanish "what that word, learn Spanish" she will be missed greatly. There was no kinder, caring women I loved her so much and called her Mom.
