Henry Soto
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Funeral information
Funeral Service: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 11:00 AM St. Joachim Catholic Church, Madera, CA Visitation: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Jay Chapel, Madera, CA Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Madera, CA  Henry Soto Memorial Tribute VideoBiographyHenry Soto, age 87 of Madera passed away on February 18, 2010 at Kaiser Hospital in Fresno , following a period of declining health. Henry born in Tehachapi, California was the only child of Jesus and Paula Soto who moved to Madera when Henry was 3 years old. Henry received his education in Madera, graduating from Madera Union High School with the class of 1942. In February of 1943, Henry joined the US Navy serving until his discharge in 1945. Returning to Madera , Henry began his career in Automotive Painting, employed for 18 years at the former Shebelut Chevrolet & Oldsmobile dealership before relocating to Hallowell Chevrolet where he finished his career with another 18 years at the Fresno dealership. Henry married Rose Valdivia on October 1, 1945 in Madera. Henry and Rose have been long time members of St. Joachim's Parish where their 3 daughters attended parochial school. Henry was also a life member of V.F.W. Post 1981 in Madera.In addition to his wife of 62 years, Rose , Henry is survived by his three daughters, Catherine Hernandez and her husband Richard of Lemoore, Ramona Nevarez of Fresno and Maryann Strand and her husband Philip of Fresno. He is the beloved grandfather of Celeste Stoltz, Annette Abundis, Joseph Furrier, Paula Aluisi and Ryan Evans , and the great grandfather of Elyssa Gonzales, Samantha Abundis and Ethan Evans. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 from 2 to 7 PM in Jay Chapel with a Vigil Service following at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 11 AM in St. Joachim Catholic Church followed by military honors and interment at Calvary Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association. |
