Gregorio Soto

1917 - 2014

Gregorio Soto obituary, 1917-2014, Merced, CA

BORN

1917

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home

1490 B Street

Merced, California

Gregorio Soto Obituary

Gregorio S. Soto Jr.
October 31, 1917-March 20,2014
Gregorio S. Soto Jr. (Chato) 96, passed away on March 20, 2014, surrounded by his family. Chato was a resident of Planada for 88 years, a farmer for much of his life. He was married to Ida Soto for 67 years. She preceded him in 2013. He is survived by his son Greg Soto and wife Irene of Planada and three granddaughters Melissa (Albert) Avila, Christina (Mark) Zamora and Amanda Soto, and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived through his sister Fidelia Hernandez of Merced. Viewing will be held at Stratford Evans funeral home on March 26th 2014 from 5-6 pm with rosary to follow at 6pm. Family and Friends will gather at a graveside service on Thursday, March 27th, 2014 at 10 am at Plainsburg cemetery. Reception to follow at Stratford Evans Hall; 12 pm 1490 B. Street, Merced.
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Published by Merced Sun Star from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2014.
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My condolences, to the Soto family for your loss. May you find comfort in The Lord, as you go through this most difficult time, and all the days to follow.
~
Miguel Nava & family

Maribel Nava

March 27, 2014

Dear, Mr. and Mrs. Soto, Melissa, Christina, Amanda and family

Saddened to hear of the loss of a beloved Dad and Grandfather. May the good Lord strengthen and comfort you at this time.

Yolanda Colunga

March 26, 2014

Planada will miss a great man from the community , I already miss seeing him driving around looking at his fig orchards , Sending Prayer to the family ,

JoseLuis &Bessie Castillo

March 26, 2014

I remember working for Chato as a teenager picking figs. My sincere condolences to the Soto family.

Delfina Segura

March 26, 2014

My condolences a to the Soto family for your loss. May you find comfort in The Lord as you go through this most difficult time and all the days to follow.

Dorene Thomas-Souza

March 26, 2014

My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your love one. May God Bless you and keep you strong.

Sylvia Moreno

March 25, 2014

May the Lord Bless and keep you and your family strong during this difficult time.

Luis Moreno and Family

March 25, 2014

My condolences to the family, I grew-up in Planada and went to school with his son.

Randol Thrasher

March 25, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Martha Mayo & Family

March 25, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Stratford Evans Funeral Chapel

March 24, 2014

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