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Michael Sotelo Obituary

Michael Anthony Sotelo entered Heaven's Glory Monday Oct. 25, 2010 on his 53rd birthday. He was born in Indio, Calif. to Miguel and Sally Sotelo. He is survived by his wife, Nora Palacio Sotelo, his high school sweetheart; his children, Teresa Sotelo, Virginia Moran (Robert), Michael Sotelo (Cynthia), Savino Sotelo; his grandchildren, Angelina, Robert Jr., Issac and Eileen Moran and Sienna Sotelo; his father, Miguel Sotelo; sisters, Margaret Valdez (Art), Mary Fraijo (Ray), Lori De Leon (Jose). He was preceded in death by his daughter, Elaine Sotelo and mother Sally Ysiano Sotelo. He was a pastor of Victory Outreach Ministries in Brawley, Calif. (1992-1997) and associate pastor of V.O. Indio (1997-present). His passion was Prayer, Evangelism and winning souls for Christ. Celebration of Life will be held at Destiny Church, 82-545 Showcase Parkway, Indio from 6pm-9pm, Thurs., Oct. 28, 2010 and Fri. 11am-1pm; graveside service immediately following. Celebration will be officiated by Sr. Pastor Sal Robledo of Victory Outreach Indio.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2, 2010.

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May 29, 2011

Just thinking about you!!!!

Rosalie Ysiano

November 8, 2010

This Thanksgiving I will be offering thank's for your love one's presence in my life, my thought's and prayers are with the family as you all grieve. Your Cousin

Diana Rivera Tiaga

November 2, 2010

To Mary, Margaret, Lori, Nora and the rest of the family. My deepest sympathy. I remember Mike going over to my mom's house with my brother John to play pool in the garage. Mike was a nice, humble, great personality young fella. He will be missed deeply. He is at peace and will be seeing my brother John again. My family is here for you.

liz(BITSY) Nieto

November 2, 2010

nora my prayers go out to u an all ur family..mike's.. at rest now...rest my friend ur with ur loved ones..look down to us and kno ur work is done..so rest my friend.u always had a smile on ur face...liz(bitsy )Nieto

November 1, 2010

Mary & Margaret
Sotelo/Palacio Family)
Our deepest condolences.
Our hearts go out to all of you.
We were so sad to hear of Mike's passing. We went back in time when we were all in High School. Big bad C.V. Arabs. Those were the days. Mike may be gone, but he will definately never be forgotten. He will always be in our hearts & our memories.
God Bless You All
Terri V. Moreno & Vicki Valenzuela

November 1, 2010

Dear Mary,
My sincerest condolences. I will never forget the impact Pastor Mike's ministry made on our family. His testimony will never be forgotten. Thank you Mary, for inviting our family to the home fellowships where we had the privilege of knowing your brother on a personal level. Even though our season of fellowship was brief, it left a permanent impression! So often people become bitter with life and with God, but that was not the case with Pastor Mike. What a lesson to others!
My son went to Heaven on the same day Pastor Mike did two years before. No doubt my mijo will recognize him from when he was just a little boy at church, only now without the wheelchair. I know my son is doing front-flips all over Glory, and I know Pastor Mike is enjoying his glorified body and telling my son how he prayed for him and his dad. How grateful I am for those prayers!
Pastor Mike's work on earth is done, and now he's enjoying his eternal reward!
You are in my prayers...
Brenda Johnson-Lujan
Vanessa & Ronni-Amber Garcia

November 1, 2010

Sister Nora and Family,
My deepest condolences. Pastor Mike was such a faithful servant and inspiration to others. Although my family's encounter with him and your ministry was only for a brief season, he made a lasting impression in all our lives.
My youngest son passed on two years ago on the same date Pastor Mike did, so no doubt he will come to my mind everyday now. When he does, I promise to pray for your comfort and strength. I know my son is running around doing front-flips in Heaven, and now Pastor Mike is running up and down the streets of gold in his glorified body!
Thank God for his saving grace!

Brenda Johnson-Lujan
Vanessa and Ronni-Amber Garcia

Martha Palacio

October 29, 2010

God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around him and whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer and saw him fade away, Although we loved him dearly We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating Hard working hands to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes THE BEST.LOVE YOU SIS AND KID'S. GOD BLESS......

COREY RAMIREZ

October 29, 2010

our deepest sympathy goes out to the sotelo family,May the Lord keep them strong in Faith n keep the memories alive in ur heart. He will b missed but not forgotten. REST IN PEACE MIKE

Alex & Elaine Torres

October 29, 2010

We may be sad and crying here today But definetly they are celebrating and rejoicing in heaven. A Faithful Humble servant has gone on home with the Lord. God Bless Sotelo Fam. Thanks for all the great and wonderful memories.

October 29, 2010

Hello Sister Nora, I just wanted to say how sorry we were to her of Pastor Mike passing. You are in our prayer ...God Bless...Love Us Garza's...Raul,Mary,Nicole & Michael

Esmeralda Bindiola

October 28, 2010

Sister Nora and family my heart and prayer are with you all. Pastor Mike was a tremendous blessing to me and my children, I will always cherish the time an memories we spend with you and your family. Sister Nora I love you and pray for God's hand upon you and the family. Pastor Mike was an awesome Pastor and he will be tremendously m issed. He is now walking the streets of gold!!!

Cecilia Monroy (Sanchez)

October 28, 2010

Sister Nora, so sad to hear about Pastor Mike, you and your precious family are in my prayers, and always in my heart, I will always treasure all the beautiful TIMES we all shared, Pastor Mike was such a blessing to me and my SONS. He is where he always wanted to be (with JESUS) im sure he celebrated his Birthday, in abundance) My heart goes out to you and the family,, Sister I am here for you ALWAYS. LOVE YOU IN CHRIST

Gloria Limon Velasquez

October 28, 2010

Sotelo Family:
I am sorry for the loss of your brother/father/grandfather:
I remember Mike from our days at CVHS, he was in school with by husband Joby and my sister Celia Limon Garcia. We pray for your family and God Bless. Gloria Limon Velasquez and Joby

Joe & Lorraine Cornejo

October 28, 2010

Nora and Sotelo/Palacio Families
Please accept our condolences,
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless You.
~Cornejo Family~

AMERICO & DENISE PEREZ AND FAMILY

October 28, 2010

NORA SOTELO AND FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING WE ARE NEXT DOOR, DON'T HESITATE TO CALL. PASTOR MIKE IS NOW RESTING WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.

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