Angie Soria

Mrs. Soria is survived by three sons: Peter Soria of Stockton, Steven and Molly Soria of Lodi, and Raymond Soria and Kenneth Trout of Coppell, Texas. She is also survived by 6 Grandchildren: Bryan Soria of Stockton; Phillip Soria of Stockton; Molly Martinez of Stockton; Felicity Jordet of Stockton; Kristin Soria of Oakdale and Jacquelyn Harris of Oakdale.

In addition she leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Donovan and Alexis Soria of Stockton; Greggory, Alec, Alton and Yessenia Harris of Oakdale; Anthony and Megan Martinez of Stockton and Addison and Jamison Jordet of Stockton.

There are two notable pieces to her life’s story. The first being that two brothers married two sisters. Her husband Bill (Raymond) was the brother of her sister Mary’s husband Max. These two families have remained close over the years with Mary and Max’ children (Dick, MaryEllen and Theresa) being extended members of her own family.

Mrs. Soria and her husband were most well known for her love of children. In October of 2006 the Stockton Record featured Mrs. Soria in an article titled “She’s the apple of the neighborhood’s eye”. In that article Stockton Record reporter Cindy Arora chronicled Mrs. Soria’s 40 plus year tradition of making homemade candied apples for children on Halloween. “Everyone knows about the Candy Apple Lady”. The article was all too right. Mrs. Soria’s children had long since left the nest….but Mrs. Soria, encouraged by her husband Bill continued on in the tradition. Even when her husband fell ill “she spent all day with him (in the hospital) and then spent the entire night making candied apples.” What makes the event so special is that at it’s height Mrs. Soria made nearly 300 apples…..all of which were given away within the first hour of Halloween….and all of which went to Children who she did not know. The smiles of the children proved to be reward enough.

In her memory various members of the family carry on that great tradition so that children in Colorado, California and Texas now get the tasty treat each year.

Viewing will be from 1-6:30 PM on Monday, June 1 followed by recitation of the rosary at 6:30 PM at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California Street, Stockton. The Rite of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 2 at Cathedral of the Annunciation, 425 W. Magnolia. Interment will follow at San Joaquin Catholic Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband, brother and sister.

Friends and Family are invited to greet the family after the interment. Details to be announced.

Love You Mom…..Steven, Peter, Raymond