Gerardo Soltero passed away at the age of 42 in Modesto, California. He was born in Los Angeles, California May 13, 1976. The youngest of six children, his childhood years were spent in Venice, California where he attended local schools. As a teenager, he moved to Carson, California with his parents. Shortly thereafter, he met and fell in love with his wife Antonia Chavez and made his move to Modesto where they were raising their three children, Vanessa, Gerardo and Natalie.
Gerardo opened his general maintenance and repair business where he worked for over 20 years earning the respect and admiration of the people he worked for. Gerardo was all about helping others and had a big heart. Next to spending time with his family and friends, his greatest pastimes were being outdoors, cooking and was especially fond of caring for animals.
He leaves behind his wife, children, mother, father, brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. May God’s mercy be upon his soul.