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for James Soto
Rick Osako
July 18, 2024
Phyllis, so many of my childhood memories involve you, Jimmy and trips in the VW bus. Laughs, trips and fun times. Many more memories came later with good conversations, good food and good wine! Jimmy was a good man and you two were good together. Jimmy, always in our hearts! Love you Phyllis, I will always be your Ricky Boy (even though I am in my mid-fifties)!
Carl Armstrong
July 16, 2024
A exceptional friend and person and we miss him
and his personality. May God keep him close to his Heart!
LEE & MONICA
July 16, 2024
PHYLLIS, YOU KNOW WE HAD MANY GOOD TIMES WITH YOU AND JAMES. WE LOVE YOU.
LEE & MONICA
PHYLLIS R. SOTO
July 16, 2024
HE WAS A MAN AMONG MEN, A FABULOUS, CARING AND THOUGHTFUL LOVING HUSBAND, DAD , AND GRAMPS. I MISS YOU SO MUCH SWEETHEART. I WILL C/U SOON. L U FOREVER. BOZ
August 4, 2011
TO ALL THE DEAR FRIENDS OF MY HUSBAND, JAMES SOTO, THANK YOU FOR REMEMBERING A REALLY UNFORGETABLE MAN.
HE WOULD BE SO PROUD.
LOVE FROM PHYLLIS AND THE SOTO FAMILY
Chet and Christiana Price
August 1, 2011
Dear Phyllis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family as we offer our sincere condolences. So many of the past happy, memory filled years come back as we think of Jimmy (and you) during the GTE years. I, Chris, knew Jimmy when he and I were teenagers and he was always the nicest young man. May he rest in peace.
Bob Suwyn
August 1, 2011
Jimmy, It was great playing basketball with you for so many years. It has been nearly 50 years but I will always cherish those times. Bob Suwyn Hueneme '64
John Moore
July 29, 2011
Dear Phyllis, Marsha just forwarded this news and I wanted to share your loss with much grief and love. It has been a long time since I saw you and Jim, but certainly have not forgotten either of you. Please accept my most sincere condolences in his passing and my warmest regards for you. Your friend, John Moore
Adrian Synegal
July 28, 2011
Jim you will always be in my memory. You were a great friend. My condolences to your family.
Jeanene Bahamonde
July 28, 2011
To my dearest dad
I will forever keep you in my heart with the fondest of memories. you were always their for me and my kids (Alice & Lucy)I promise to take care of mom (your Boz)until we meet again dad! have a safe journey to the other side. Oh!! thanks for all the shiny pennies I know it's you......all my love and tears your daughter
Jeanene
Frank Galindo
July 27, 2011
Phyllis, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have known Jim a long time at GTE and he was a good friend. He will be missed. I will always remember breakfast of spam and eggs in Venezuela.
Sam Ontiveros
July 27, 2011
Sorry about your loss.
I can still see Jim wearing his letterman
sweater. Wonderful person and a great basketball player. Great Viking
Sam Ontiveros
rebecca callan
July 27, 2011
Phyllis, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I have you in my prayers. Meeting you and Jim in Venezuela was such a blessing. You and Jim were such a joy to be with. I have many fond memories of the times we spent together on "adventures". Becky Callan-San Angelo, Tx
jeanene bahamode
July 27, 2011
Fly butterfly with your golden pennies...take them to heaven...
Kim Bovero
July 26, 2011
Phyllis and family - I am so very sorry for you loss. I worked with Jim way back in the GTEL days. He was the sunshine of the office. No matter what he was going through physically he was always smiling and doing his best to help everyone else. He will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.
Jim Knapp
July 26, 2011
Phyllis and family. So sorry to hear that Jim has left us. I'll always remember the challenges and the fun that we had with GTEL / GTE. His smile was one that cannot be forgotten.
July 26, 2011
PHYLIS, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. I HAVE THOUGHT OF YOU BOTH OFTEN WITH KIND THOUGHTS AND HAPPY MEMORIES. ELEANOR
July 26, 2011
Phyllis, Joe and I will miss Jimmy so much. We enjoyed so many fun times with the both of you and hope that knowing Jimmy lived his life to the fullest will help ease the pain of his loss. We love you and are here for you if you need us anytime. Love, Linda and Joe (Thousand Oaks)
David Magallanes
July 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's wife and children during this most difficult time. I was sorry to hear that Jim had passed away. I met Jim during a basketball game with Hueneme and Oxnard while playing for the other team. I remember Jim as an outstanding basketball player in those years. I later got to play on the same team with Jim in a mens basketball league and became good friends with him. Jim will surely be missed by all those that got to know him.
Michele Johns
July 26, 2011
Phillis, so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and the family. Jimmy was always a pleasure and fun to work with in Oxnard and Thousand Oaks.
Yvonne Finocchiaro
July 25, 2011
Phyllis, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that Jimmy was special. It was so much fun to play golf with both of you at the HHS reunion in '09 . . . a gift, really. My prayers will be with you, Vonni
Bill Rush
July 25, 2011
Phyllis, my prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow..I pray that you all take comfort in the memories that you are left with as we that knew Jimmy long ago do the same.
The image I'm left with is standing on the 14th tee box at River Ridge, a handshake, a hug, and that big smile on Jimmy's face.. Rest In Peace Jimmy...
Chris Bottalico
July 24, 2011
James,
Thank's for making me laugh, you'll always be riding with me.
Gordon Watanabe
July 23, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. We have lost so many of us the past few years since we graduated from HHS. He was a great friend during those High School days and I will keep those memories with me until I walk his path. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
July 23, 2011
I remember Jimmy Soto, he was a good guy and a good sport. I mainly remember him playing basketball for Hueneme. The years go fast. I wish to express my condolences to his immediate family. Blessings, Jon Wood
July 23, 2011
Time goes by so fast it seems just yesterday that Jim, Phillis, Vonnie and I were playing golf at our High School Class Reunion...laughing and enjoying live to the fullest. Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. "Jim rest in peace my friend" Your old classmates David and Judy Davis
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