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Alfonso Enrique Soto

March 12, 1918 — January 19, 2018

Alfonso Enrique Soto, 99, Passed away peacefully on 01/19/2018 in Bakersfield, California.  He is survived by his wife: Maria Reed; Daughter:  Christina Rodriguez; Grandson: James Reed; Sister:  Maria C. Soto; Grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Alfonso was born in Montezuma, Sonora, Mexico. He joined the Airforce shortly after his 25th birthday. He received a few medals which included American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Medal. Alfonso was a painter and loved his job.  Alfonso was a very happy man and lived a happy life. He would make an effort to come to Nogales to visit his sister Maria C. Soto at least twice a year.  He loved coming to visit and getting spoiled by family. Alfonso lived a long and happy life.  He had a loving heart and was a very giving person. He always said that when he dies, he wanted to be brought back to Nogales and laid to rest here.  His request has been granted. He may be physically gone, but will forever live in our hearts.  Services will be Sacred Heart Catholic Church on January 27, 2018.  A rosary will be recited at 9:30 am followed by Mass at 10:00 am.  After Mass, he will be taken to Nogales City Cemetery where he will be given Military Honors before his burial at 11:30 am.  Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels.

Alfonso Enrique Soto, 99, paso a descansar en paz el 19 de Enero del 2018 en Bakersfield, California.  Le sobreviven en vida su esposa, María Reed; Hija: Christina Rodríguez; nieto: James Reed; Hermana: María C. Soto; nieto, sobrinas y sobrinos.  Alfonso nació en Montezuma, Sonora, México.  A sus 25 años se inscribió a la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados Unidos. Recibió algunas medallas por su servicio.  Incluyendo Medalla de Servicio Estadounidense, Medalla de buena conducta, y una medalla de la victoria de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Su profesión era de pintor, y le encantaba su trabajo.  Siempre fue un hombre muy feliz y así fue su vida, muy feliz.  Siempre hizo el esfuerzo de venir a Nogales a visitar a su hermana María por lo menos 2 veces al año. Le encantaba venir a visitar a su familia porque lo mimaban mucho.  Tenía un corazón muy grande.  Él siempre dijo que cuando pasara a mejor vida, lo enterraran en Nogales, y se le concedió.  Alfonso no está físicamente con nosotros pero vivirá por siempre en nuestros corazones. Sus servicios serán en la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús.  Se rezara un rosario a las 9:30 am y misa de cuerpo presente a las 10:00 am.  Después de misa se le llevara al cementerio de la ciudad de Nogales, donde se le ofrecerán Honores Militares antes de su entierro a las 11:30 am.  Servicios confiados a Martinez Funeral Chapels.
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Saturday, January 27, 2018

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Saturday, January 27, 2018

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