4/18/1990 – 8/29/2025
Lawrence
Jina Anne Reyes unexpectedly passed on August 29, 2025 at the age of 35. She was born on April 18, 1990, in Rapid City, South Dakota, was the daughter of Ruperto Reyes, Jr. and Melissa Woehler. She attended school in Rapid City, South Dakota and Hiawatha, Kansas, and grew up surrounded by the love of her family.
Jina was known for her artistic abilities, often spending her spare time drawing. Her creativity was a defining feature of her character and she aspired to become a tattoo artist. Jina enjoyed boxing in her youth and attended a few tournaments and was an avid lover of martial arts and watching comedies. She truly embodied life and enjoying being here in the moment, wore her heart on her sleeve and befriended everyone.
She was a proud member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
Jina was preceded in death by her Grandparents: Sharon Anne BlackBear and Donald Albert Woehler Sr. She is survived by her daughter Jayla Reyes-Massengill and son Derek Massengill, Mother: Melissa Woehler, Father: Ruperto Reyes Jr., Sister: Melinda (Reyes) Mitchell and husband Matthew Mitchell, Sister: Rochelle (Reyes) Moore and husband Carl Moore, Sister: Maria Woehler-McCrabb and husband Samuel McCrabb, Brother: Carlos Reyes, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews.
A gathering will be held at Haskell Indian Nations University on August 31st 2025 in honor of Jina Reyes. Family and friends will come together at 1:00 pm at the fire circle located at Haskell (West of the Auditorium). All are welcome to come together, share blessings, and offer positive thoughts as Jina begins her journey to the spirit world. Light refreshments will be served afterward at the Haskell library.
The family has created a go fund me to assist with funeral and burial. gofundme.com/f/help-us-honor-jinas-memory
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