Benancio Enrique Soto Reyes

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Benancio Enrique Soto Reyes. He was born to Benancio Soto and Dalia Hernandez Soto and was later lovingly adopted and raised by Mary Lou Reyes and Sisto Reyes Jr., who embraced him with unconditional love and guidance.

He was the father to his son, Draven Rene Soto Reyes, and his daughter, Evelynn Ylianna Soto Reyes. He was also a proud grandfather to his beautiful granddaughter, A’Laia Ariana Reyes.

Benny is survived by his brother, Christopher Soto, his brother Michael Reyes; his sister Cindy Reyes and her husband, Keith Christiansen; and his brother Oscar Reyes and his wife Jennifer Reyes, as well as his cherished children, granddaughter, extended aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and many loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and loved ones: Benancio Soto and Dalia Hernandez Soto, Mary Lou Reyes and Sisto Reyes Jr., Josefina Hernandez and Basilio Loera; Celestino Soto Sr. and Maria Ramon Soto; Sisto Reyes Sr. and Petra Hernandez Reyes; Brother Clavelito Ricky Soto.

He will be remembered for his love for family, his strength, and the way he carried both his families in his heart. His memory will live on through all who were blessed to know him.

Services honoring Benny will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Goetz Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the Funeral Service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at San Geronimo Cemetery.