Jose Santiago Soto

In Loving Memory of Jose Santiago Soto

Jose Santiago Soto, a proud Army Vietnam veteran, was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, on April 14, 1940 (officially recorded as April 21, 1940). He passed away peacefully at home in Florida, surrounded by his loving family, on September 6, 2025.

Affectionately known as Che, Chago, Papa, Santiago, Dad and Josecito. Jose was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, brother-in-arms, and friend. He touched the lives of many with his kindness, strength, humor and deepening love. His legacy of service, resilience, and generosity will live on through all who knew him.

Jose is survived by many cherished family members and friends who will continue to honor his memory and carry forward his spirit. Jose’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the love and support received during this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Jose’s name to one of the following organizations, or to a charity of your choice:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html

Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund https://www.vvmf.org/Support-In-Memory/

Internment October 6, 2025, 10:00 AM at Fred Hunter's Memorial Garden. You have the address to include.

Reception following Memorial Service at 12:30 PM at Homewood Suites by Hilton Ft Lauderdale,2061 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, FL 33312

Meeting room ‘Celebration of Life for Jose Santiago Soto’

Memorial Service

Date: October 4, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM ET

Location: Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home and Cemetery

6301 Taft Street

Hollywood FL 33024

The service will include a Military Honors Ceremony and will be available for viewing via livestream please contact the family for link.

A reception will follow the service. Details will be provided as soon as they are available.

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En Memoria de Jose Santiago Soto

Jose Santiago Soto, orgulloso veterano del Ejército y de la guerra de Vietnam, nació en Arecibo, Puerto Rico, el 14 de abril de 1940 (registrado oficialmente el 21 de abril de 1940). Falleció pacíficamente en su hogar en Florida, rodeado de su querida familia, el 6 de septiembre de 2025.

Conocido cariñosamente como Che, Chago, Papá, Santiago, Dad y Josecito, Jose fue un hijo, esposo, padre, abuelo, bisabuelo, tio, hermano, compañero de armas y amigo muy querido. Tocó la vida de muchos con su bondad, fortaleza, humor y amor profundizado. Su legado de servicio, resiliencia y generosidad vivirá en todos los que lo conocieron.

Jose deja atrás a muchos familiares y amigos que continuarán honrando su memoria y llevando adelante su espíritu. La familia de Jose agradece de corazón el amor y apoyo recibidos en este momento.

En lugar de flores, la familia solicita amablemente que se realicen donaciones en nombre de Jose a una de las siguientes organizaciones, o a una organización benéfica de su preferencia:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html

Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund https://www.vvmf.org/Support-In-Memory/

Servicio Memorial

Fecha: October 4, 2025

Hora: 10:00 AM ET

Lugar: Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home and Cemetery

6301 Taft Street

Hollywood FL 33024

El servicio incluirá una Ceremonia de Honores Militares y estará disponible para ver en vivo por transmisión.

Habrá una recepción después del servicio. Los detalles se actualizarán tan pronto como estén disponibles.