Michael Alex Soto

Born on January 16, 1979, Michael was a beloved and cherished presence whose gentle spirit and kind-hearted way of moving through the world left a lasting imprint on those who had the privilege of knowing him. A devoted Catholic man, Michael carried himself with a quiet resilience, meeting life with thoughtfulness, steadiness, and a compassionate regard for others that was felt more often than it was spoken.

Michael was the life of the party, and he knew how to have fun. He had great taste in music and fashion. He also loved sports and was a die-hard Yankees fan. In high school, Michael played football for PSJA North and later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from Pan-American University.

Michael was greatly loved by his mother and his stepfather, who always considered him a son of his own. He watched over Michael throughout the years, offering him care and support.

Of all the roles Michael held in his life, being a father was among the most meaningful. He loved his son, Mikey, deeply and took great pride in the young man he had grown to be.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alejandro Soto Jr.; his former stepfather, Eddie Hernandez; his brother, Edward Rocky Hernandez; his paternal grandmother, Olga Soto; his paternal grandfather, Alejandro Soto Sr.; his maternal grandmother, Elida Buenrostro; and his maternal grandfather, Rene Buenrostro.

Michael is survived by his only beloved son, Michael Alex Soto II; the mother of his child, Laura I. Perez; his loving and caring mother, Alessandra Ella Hernandez; his step-dad, Abran Garcia-Villalobos; his step-mom, Suzanne Soto; his siblings, Emily (Armando) Villalobos-Garza, Christopher Edward (Jennifer) Hernandez, Krystal Deborah (Brett) Hernandez-Knaver, Kassandra Priscilla Hernandez, Alexxis Savannah Hernandez, Victoria Alexandria “Kandy” Hernandez, and Alex Ray Soto; along with numerous loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and devoted friends.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to midnight, with a 7 pm rosary, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Funeraria del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr. Visitation will resume at 8:15 am, with a Catholic service at 10 am, on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Funeraria del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr. Burial will follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr.

Funeral services are under the direction of Funeraria del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr.