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Mike Sotelo Obituary

Mike Danny Sotelo 57, of San Jose passed away Dec. 11, 2007. He was born April 17, 1950 in Salinas, CA. He was employed with the USPS in Mountain View for 25 years and lived in San Jose since 1975. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Alice R. Sotelo, son, Mike Jr., daughters, Veronica (John) Heffernan, Andrea R. Sotelo and 7 grandchildren. Sisters Linda Hernandez, Rosie (Mike) Blanco, Helyn (Tony) Jimenez, Mary (Richard) Lopez, Ruby Aguilar, Kathleen Sotelo, Pastor Beatrice (Eddie) Gonzales, Mona (Jr) Colunga, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Baldomero Sotelo, mother Thelma Sotelo, and brother Jesse David Sotelo. Visitation 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wed. Dec. 19. Rosary 7 p.m. Wed. Dec. 19. Burial 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, Chapel of the Roses, Oak Hill Funeral Home and Mortuary, 300 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Dec. 19, 2007.

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