Marshall Vera Soria

July 3, 1920 - Oct. 27, 2022

On Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, Marshall V. Soria passed away at age

102 in Fresno, California surrounded by his family.

Marshall Emigrated to the USA via El Paso, Texas with his

parents, June 1922. Marshall lived with his parents and siblings in

South & Central California as agricultural workers. The Soria family

settled in Wasco California.

During High School in the mid 30’s, Marshall worked in the

fields, but he was also a track & field star. Some of his track records

held up until the 60’s. He was a WWII Veteran at the Battle of

the Bulge and was proud to serve his country. He enjoyed the

WWII reunions and being around his band of brothers sharing

their stories.

Marshall was a member of The VFW Post 809 Color Guard for

many years and proudly carried the American Flag in the

parades downtown San Jose and his main purpose was to

present a contingent to bear honors at funerals.

Marshall married Thomasa Rojas in 1941 and had 8 children, 5

boys and 3 girls. Marshall was a Cement Mason for 50+ years.

During the 60’s, his crew was involved with the TransAmerica

building in San Francisco, along with numerous other projects. In

the Late 70s he founded his own company, Loomis and Soria.

Marshall and his late wife Thomasa were longtime residents of San

Jose until Marshall Retired, then moved to Fresno.

Marshall will be remembered by being that person that would

give the “shirt off his back” for anyone. His kindness and his smile

with his mustache was his trademark. He loves to listen to

Mariachi music and once he hears the Cumbia music come on,

then you'll find him on the dance floor. 

He loved to travel with his wife. They traveled to Mexico,

Hawaii, and Europe and throughout the United States. He loved

spending time with his family, especially celebrating his

Birthdays.

Marshall was a loving Husband and Father. Marshall is

survived by his children, Marshall V. Soria Jr, Rachel Peralta

(Daniel), his late son Manuel Soria(Minerva), Jimmy Soria,

Anthony Soria (Alice), Dolores Baraona (Mario), Yolanda Soria,

Michael Soria (Cecilia).

A loving Grandfather of 22 grandkids, 40 great-grandkids and 30

great - great grandkids. Loving brother of Frank Soria and

Victoria Soria. Preceded in death by his parents Pedro and Paula

V. Soria, Brothers John and Marguerito Soria, sisters Lupe Olguin 

and Bessie Perales. 

Marshall is a loving brother-in-law and uncle to many

nephews and nieces.