Emilio Soto

Emilio Soto, 80, a life-long resident of Inez, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. He was born April 5, 1939 to the late Jose Angel and Emilia Soto. Emilio was a truck driver prior to retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening and playing bingo.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa Soto of Victoria; children, Sarah (Eddie) Luera of Houston, Ester (Carey) Morton of Telferner, Sylvia (Joe) Ferrell of Katy, Gilbert (Stephanie) Soto of Victoria, Jerry Soto of Goliad, Joe Angel Soto of Victoria, Stephanie (Ruben) Ramirez of Victoria, Steve Soto of Houston; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Otilia Montes of Inez and Felix Soto of Sheridan.

Emilio is preceded in death by his, parents; sons, Emil Soto, Jr and Jose H. Soto; granddaughter, Salenna L. Soto; grandson, Chance D. Morton; step-grandson, John G. Morton; siblings, Teofila Barrios, Onselia Garcia, Juan Soto, Samuel Soto, Sr, Jose Angel Soto, Jr., & Jimmy Soto, Sr.

The family will hold a visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2019 at Colonial Funeral Home followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m with Deacon Fred Soto officiating. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Colonial Funeral Home with Rev. Barnabas Kyeah officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Inez, Texas.

Pallbearers include grandsons, Joseph Ferrell of Katy, Jeffry Soto of Victoria, John Luera of Houston, AO3 Cody Soto of Sasebo, Japan, and Steven Soto of Inez, great-grandson, Coleton Garcia of Victoria and nephew, Frank Montes, Jr. of Vanderbilt. Honorary Pallbearers are Samuel Soto, Jr. of Victoria, Jesus Guevara of Victoria; granddaughters, Nicole Garcia of Victoria, Lisa Luera of Houston, Gabrielle Soto of Victoria, Sabrina Ferrell of Pearland, Shellbe Morton of Halletsville, and Jasmine Ferrell of Katy.

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