Soyla DeLaTorre, 70, a lifelong resident of De Leon, peacefully passed from this life on August 18, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 19, 1955, in Snyder, Texas, to Santiago DeLaTorre and Maria Perez.

Soyla was a devoted caregiver and CNA who dedicated nearly 50 years of her life to caring for others. She began her career at the old De Leon Hospital and later retired from De Leon Nursing Home after decades of dedicated service. She brought joy and laughter to her patients, their families, and her coworkers. Soyla had a special way of making everyone feel valued, loved, and cared for. She was truly a delight to all who knew her.

Soyla lived life to the fullest and cherished spending time with her family. She enjoyed camping trips, cooking for large gatherings, attending barbecues, and baking cakes and cookies. She was always faithful to bake a birthday cake for a friend and to check on loved ones she felt needed a little extra attention. Her kindness, generosity, and caring spirit touched countless lives. Soyla was a bright light who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her partner of 20 years, Hector Navarro; sons, Tim DeLaTorre and Michael DeLaTorre; granddaughter, Braylee DeLaTorre; sisters, Estella DeLaTorre, Miceala DeLaTorre, and Mary Ramirez; nephew, Christoper DeLaTorre; special friends, Mary Foreman, Helen Ramirez, and Jeanette Ramirez; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

Soyla was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Delia DeLaTorre; brothers, Santiago DeLaTorre, David DeLaTorre, Jesse DeLaTorre, and Larry DeLaTorre, and Juan DeLaTorre.

Soyla’s family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Nowlin Anders Funeral Home.