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Manuel Jr.
Manuel Soto Jr., 66, of Temperance, MI, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2014, at The Toledo Hospital. Born March 4, 1947, in Laredo, TX, he was the son of Manuel and Carmen (Guardiola) Soto Sr. He married his loving wife, Sara (Nico) Soto, on May 10, 1969, in Erie, MI. Manuel served in the Marine Corps, in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal on June 24, 1970.
Surviving is his wife; sons, Anthony, John, Manuel, and Armando Soto; 12 grandchildren; sister, Armandina (Frank) Gardull. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, John Anthony.
Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd (at Jackman), Temperance, MI, where rosary services will take place at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home with Mass of Christian burial following at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 628 Locust St, Toledo, OH at 11:00 a.m. Fr. Joseph Poggemeyer, officiating. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, OH. Donations may be made in form of masses.
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Memories and Condolences
for Manuel Soto
March 6, 2014
Manny and family, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you....Please contact me when able.
God Bless
Mike Augustyniak and Kathy
Rebecca Contreras
February 28, 2014
Mandy, so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Our prayers are with you and your family, in this time of grief.
Barb Chester
February 28, 2014
Sara, my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband.
February 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Mrs. Maria Gonzales family, and Elia Perez
Jameel and Debbie Bakhsh
February 27, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Soto's passing. Our prayers go out to you Sara and your family. May the Lord wrap his arms of compfort around you all.
David Vnuck
February 27, 2014
Manny was the best of the best. My training officer in the old district 14.
Gale Veres
February 27, 2014
Manny was a great guy, a good friend-- so sorry to read of his passing. Condolences to all his friends, and family. RIP, Manny, your tour is done..
Ray & Debi Sifuentes
February 26, 2014
Manny was a great guy to work with. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
February 26, 2014
Mandy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family, Your friend Nita Gonzales Rios Houston,Tx.
Paul Armola
February 26, 2014
Very good police officer. He will be missed.
Steven Burke
February 26, 2014
Sorry for your loss, Manny taught me how to be a good detective..He will be sorely missed. He was a great detective.
Steve Zuber
February 26, 2014
Manny was a good man. I met him in grade school in Erie, MI. Then when he was on the TPD I ran into him and renewed our old friendship, as I was on the TFD. So sad to see him taken so early. Prayers for his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Linda Berry-Garcia
February 25, 2014
Sara I was sorry to read of Mannies passing. May he rest in peace and prayers be with his family.
February 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss- Manny was a great man who I'm so honered to have met and worked with- RIP Manny
Donna Novins
February 25, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss Sara.
Kathy Sedlock
February 25, 2014
I remember you as a neighbor growing up...My PRAYERS to the family.
February 25, 2014
Sara and family, May your cherished memories of Manuel bring you comfort and peace. He was such a wonderful man and he will never be forgotten. With sincere sympathy, Louis,Kathy,and Chris Mata
Fred Johnson
February 25, 2014
Soto Family
I can not add much more about Mannie. He was a terrific person, excellent patrolman as well as investigator. I know because of working with him on a case. Sorry to hear he is gone. Sincerely
February 25, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We've been fortunate to hear wonderful stories from my mother Elodia Mata and from Toledo PD detectives I have worked closely with, of a great man, cousin, father and officer. God Bless, Lori, Roy and Denise (daughters of Elodia Mata).
February 25, 2014
So sorry about your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need any thing please just let us know. Love always Jeff & Tracey Davis
February 25, 2014
my prayers are with you and your family comadre Sara love you Eva
John Wirth
February 25, 2014
Manny was a great police detective and partner. I am sorry for your loss.
Marty & Ella Zielinski
February 25, 2014
Manny was a sweet, funny and very dedicated policeman. He loved the job more than anyone we knew. So sorry to see you go.
samuel slaughterbeck
February 25, 2014
good cop better marine and best family man
Ernie & Soila Contreras
February 25, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob Weber
February 25, 2014
Dear Mandy
Debbie and I are sorry about your brother our thoughts are with you
shenna
February 25, 2014
Prayers and support for you mike im so sorry for your loss
kili Hardison
February 25, 2014
Uncle Manuel you will forever be in our hearts..till we meet agian. We love you Kili,Jude,Joseph and Mercedez Hardison.
February 25, 2014
This is not a good-bye my dearest brother I know you are with us in spirit. Continue to laugh, walk and run in heaven for nothing can hurt you now. You paid your dues and served your community and country well.God Bless you your sister Mandy.
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