Alta Fern Reyes was born January 7, 1936, in El Reno to Alton and Minerva (Throwing Water) Black Owl and passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Clinton Living Center, at the age of 85 years, 7 months and 25 days.

Alta was raised in El Reno and graduated from Concho High School.  She worked for Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. Alta married Alfred Reyes and made their home in Wichita, Kanas for 12 years.  They later moved to Thomas.  Alta enjoyed going to Pow-Wows, Indian dancing, traveling, RVing and spending time with family and friends.

Alta is survived by her husband, Alfred of their home in Thomas; six sons, Marty Reyes of Oklahoma City, David Reyes of Thomas, Nick Reyes of Weatherford, Matthew Reyes of Thomas, Mark Reyes of Ft. Hall, Idaho and Danny Reyes of Clinton; one daughter, Valerie Reyes of Watonga; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents.