Mr. Benjamin A. "Ben" Soto

Mr. Benjamin A. "Ben" Soto obituary

Mr. Benjamin A. "Ben" Soto

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Benjamin Soto Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reis Family Mortuary and Crematory - San Luis Obispo from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, 2025.
Ben Soto Born in San Luis Obispo passed away November 25 2025 at

the age of 89 He Joined the Air Force in 1955 then served in the army,

Retiring with the National Guard at camp san Luis Obispo. He married

Loretha Manuel They had Mitzi (Johnson) and Terri (Switzer). He was a

avid woodworker He played in some bands (he loved him some base)

loved camping and his family. They were together for 40+ years. Mom

lost her life August 7 1996. Dad never left her side. He later met Dianne

Haslett and they were together for 21 years. Never leaving her side for

her final days. He was a wonderful caregiver and had such a nurturing

sole.

He is survived by Dick and Mitzi Johnson; Michael ,Zoey,& James

Johnson; Matt and Jennifer, Scarlett &,Charlie Cruzatt.

Joel and Terri Switzer; Lucas and Maddy, Lilly, Eleanor, Walker; Penny,& Turner

Porter; Leif and Katie Jo Jonson; Josh and Hailey Rose, Holley,& Hattie Switzer.

Viewing will be at Reis chapel Dec 10th @2:00.

Graveside service Dec 11 @ 10:00 Los Osos Memorial Cemetery

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

10

Viewing

2:00 p.m.

Reis Family Mortuary and Crematory

991 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Send Flowers

Dec

11

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Los Osos Valley Memorial Park

2260 Los Osos Valley Rd, Los Osos, CA 93402

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.