Alejandro "Alex" Soto jr.

Alejandro “Alex” Soto, Jr., died peacefully surrounded by his wife and family on September 26, 2022 at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. Alejandro was born on August 23, 1955 to Alejandro, Sr. and Olga Soto in Toledo, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father, Alejandro Soto, Sr., his elder sister, Maria Alicia Soto, his youngest brother, David Eloy Soto, his father in law, Raymond Humphrey, his sister in law Hilda Soto, his aunt Felicitas Alonzo and many loved ones dear to his heart. Alex is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne, his sons Michael Alex Soto and Alex Ray N. Soto, their grandchild, Michael “Mikey” Soto, his mother Mrs. Olga N. Soto, his brother Jose Ruben (Mary Ann) Soto, Sr., his sisters Linda E. Soto, Diana E. Soto, Sara (Fred) Gonzalez, his mother in law, Ada P. Humphrey, his sisters-in-law Carrie H. (Robert) Fuhrer, Ana Luisa Soto, Mrs. Olga Delgado, his brothers-in-law Scott (Kathy) Humphrey, his nieces Joyce, Kaleigh, Kristen, Megan, Adriana, Michelle, nephews Joseph Ray, Jose Ruben (Sophy) Soto, Jr, Benjamin, Nicolas(Michelle), David (Audra), and great nephew Johnathan. His uncles Ernesto Soto, Irineo (Janie) Naranjo, his aunts Hortencia (Benjamin) Guerra and Sara (Francisco)Torres, his cousin Carlos Soto and many more loved ones from both sides of the family. He graduated from Mercedes High School, Go Tigers! He attended Texas State Technical Institute (TSTI) and in metallurgical engineering at Ohio State University. Go Buckeyes! Alex was happily married to Suzanne A. Soto his wife of 39 years. Besides spending time with his family and friends, Alex enjoyed pastoring his congregation at Lifeworks Church in Brownsville, Texas. He enjoyed spending time in bible reading, praying for those in need. He was the Founder and owner of Hazelnut Gourmet Coffees and Gifts and president of All Star Iron Works for many years. He enjoyed filling his gourmet coffee orders and delivering them himself. He enjoyed jigsaw puzzles with his sweetheart, taking Suzanne on movie dates, caring for his beloved dog Bruce, telling a “DAD” joke or two. Alejandro was a welding teacher at McAllen High School. The last 13 years of his life were spent teaching all he knew about welding to his students. He had a big heart for all student body not just his welding classes. He considered them like his own children going the extra mile in helping them succeed. Go Bulldogs! But above all, he loved and served our Lord Jesus Christ with all of his heart and soul. Alejandro had a contagious smile and would greet you even if he didn’t know you. He was truly a gem and touched many lives with his generosity and passion for life. He always had an inspiring word or scripture to share with us. We take comfort in knowing that he is with his Heavenly Father. He is whole, completely healed and dancing before the King of Kings, Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. “WELL DONE, good and faithful SERVANT.” MATTHEW 25:21 Visitation will begin Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen, Texas at 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM and a prayer service will begin at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 30, 2022 at Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen, Texas at 10:00 AM with burial to follow at 11:00 AM at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria, Texas.

Alejandro "Alex" Soto jr.

August 23, 1955 - September 26, 2022

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