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Gregorio Sotelo Obituary

Gregorio Sotelo, Sr. On Tuesday November 2, 2010, Gregorio Sotelo, Sr., 75, joined our Father in Heaven. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather to those who loved him most. He was born in Fulshear, TX., November 17, 1934. He and his family moved to Midland in 1965. He worked for the City of Midland Sanitation Dept for 29 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Adelita Menchaca Sotelo of fifty years, five sons, Sador F. Sotelo, of Midland, married to Becky G., John Ruben Sotelo of Midland, married to Janie, Edward Sotelo of Monahans, married to Linda, Gregorio Sotelo Jr. of Midland, married to Becky F., and Richard Sotelo of Midland. He was a Grandfather to Daniel Sotelo, Andrew Sotelo, Amado Sotelo, Adolfo Garcia, Jessica Medina, Michael Sotelo, Sarah Sotelo, Matthew Sotelo, Isaac Sotelo, Celeste Sotelo, Rachel Sotelo, and Destry Sotelo. Also seven great-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, four sisters and one brother. A rosary prayer vigil will be Friday night at 7:00 pm at the Thomas Chapel. Funeral Mass will be Saturday Nov. 6, 2010, at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Services are under the direction of Thomas Funeral Home.

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Nov. 5, 2010.

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November 12, 2010

We are sorry for your loss our deepest sampathy. My Father Loved your Dads company, they had a lot of fun together.
sincerly; Arnulfo Zarate and family.

Lisa Paredes

November 8, 2010

Sorry to hear about your lost. My prayer are with the Sotelo Family.

Robert & Nena Navarrete

November 8, 2010

Our condolences to the Sotelo Family especially our compradres Edward & Linda. May God bring healing to the family. God bless

November 6, 2010

Richard & Destry, we are so sorry for your loss. We love you both and are here for you and your family if you need anything at all.

DeWayne & Shelly King
Avern, Elisa, & Amyra

November 5, 2010

To Adela and her children, Or deepest sympathies on your loss!
It's difficult to reason when we lose our loved ones...But, their memories must not only spur us on but serve as a reason to do our best and live the best possible life! I'm sure your loved one would have wanted it no other way. sincerly; Teresa Hinojos Ramirez&Felipe Ramirez

Diana H. Yorkman

November 5, 2010

To the Sotelo Family: May God be with you and comfort you all during this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.

Joe/Rachel DelaCerda

November 5, 2010

Our prayers, love and sympathies to all the Sotelo family. May he rest in peace.
Joe&Rachel DelaCerda

Sulema Estrada

November 5, 2010

Ruben and Family, may God bless you in your time of need and will keep you in our prayers.

sam Hernandez

November 5, 2010

Ours condlences from Mr.&Ms Fermin Hernandez and family Gregorio and our dad worked for the city more than 30yrs I worked with them for 5yrs We will always rember "Goyo.

November 5, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this time. Victor & Mary Galban, Austin TX

Yolanda Salazar-Stone

November 5, 2010

Our most deeply felt condolences and prayers to Aunt Lela and our cousins. We will miss Uncle Goyo but he will always be in our hearts.

casarez family singorra family

November 5, 2010

our deepest condolences to the family.gregorio was a good neighbor, friend, and a godfather to our two sons .know that our prayers are with the family.

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