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Paula Soto Obituary

Soto, Paula M. beloved fiancee of Joseph Blanco, loving mother of Robert (April), Christina Zubik, Erica (Steve) Karr, Joanna Fay, dear grandmother of Dylan and Landon Soto, devoted daugter of Paul and the late Helen Soto, fond sister of Mark, aunt of Paul and Bryan Mc Queen. She was a loving grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grand kids and loving friend to all. Her passing was sudden and unexpected. She touched many lives during her short time with us. She leaves behind lifelong memories and stories for her family to share. A visitation will be held Thursday, June 24th from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Sourek and Sons Funeral Home, Cicero, IL. For info please call 708-652-6661

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 22 to Jun. 24, 2010.

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Hilder Portales

January 26, 2025

She's on Heaven now, i miss her a lot, very nice person, I see you on heaven whenever our Lord call me.

Rob Soto

June 17, 2011

1 year later mom, we miss you more and think about you every day. I know that you watch over the girls and are here with us in spirit. The boys miss and love you too. Rest in peace mom. I love you forever

Joanna Fay

June 17, 2011

Its hard to believe that it's been a year that we have lost our beautiful Mom. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Send my love to Grandma. You are always in my heart mom.

We Are Family....The Soto Family , Tiny you will always be remembered, loved and in our hearts forever...RIP 5-20-56- 6-17-10

Laura Soto-Spoula

June 17, 2011

Roses for Mom and Tiny

Laura Spoula

June 15, 2011

..If roses grow in heaven Lord, then pick a bunch for me, place them in my Mother and Sisters arms and tell them they're from me, Tell them that we love and miss them, and when they turn to smile,place a kiss on their cheeks and hold them for a while....Let them know they are in our hearts and we will meet again when it comes our time to depart..... Helen Soto 8-21-33-3-21-2010 Paula Marie Soto 5-20-56 - 6-17-2010 RIP MOM and TINY

Sisters Forever

Laura Spoula

June 15, 2011

In Honor of my Beloved Sister Paula Tiny Soto,on 6-17-2011 will be 1 year that she was called to our Lord, You are so missed by your family and friends, you are loved and will never be forgotten,you are my blood,my forever sibling, sister and friend,I Love You Tiny, May you rest in peace, Until we meet again, ..Love you Sis..

Rob Soto

May 20, 2011

Happy birthday mom. We will always remember you on your special day. We miss you more today than yesterday, and you are in all or our hearts forever.
Love,
Bob,April,Dylan & Landon

Laura Soto-Spoula

May 18, 2011

On May 20, 2011, is my Sister Tinys 55th Birthday, Your family and friends love and miss you very much, you'll be in our hearts and thoughts that day... till we meet again in heaven.... ohh Love ya Sis.. RIP Tiny

December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas Mom.
We love and miss you more than ever...
This is the first year without you, but we know you are with us in spirit.
Love,
Bob, Chris, Erica, & Joanna

September 22, 2010

Tiny, We were born your sisters and brother, we grew up and we lived our lives as sisters and brother, loved each other as sisters and brother. We used to say "Love ya Sis, Love ya Bro " and now when we see each other in Heaven we'll still be Sisters and Brother. God chose us to be family.
Thats the way HE wanted it, thats the way it'll always be. RIP Tiny,We love you and will miss you. and ohh, Love ya Sis,
Love your Big Sis Cora
Love your Lil Sis Laura
Love your Lil Bro Mark

Angela Hallman

June 27, 2010

I knew you only through the many times your daughter would talk about you it sounds like you where a great mother and will be missed dearly RIP and I'm sure you will always be in the hearts of many.

Amelia (Mela) Wood

June 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss & so grateful for the chance to have seen you, especially all of Paula's beautiful children. I loved Paula like a sister & growing up together, we were best friends at Kelly H.S. until just after Chris was 5 & we lost touch after I enlisted in the Air Force. I never forgot the good times we shared & I never will. To Paula's Daughters: Make your MaMa proud! To Bobby: I'm so proud of you! ^_^ God Bless You All!

C&L&M

June 25, 2010

Rest in Peace Tiny
Your Sibs, C&L&M

Danae Wacyra

June 24, 2010

I met Tiny from my sister Debi.We are from the old neighborhood ( 36th and Marshfield). When I was old enough, I babysat her kids. She loved all of you so much. And I know her grandkids were her pride and joy. She was always so nice. She always had a smile on her face and always had something funny to say. She will never be forgotten!

June 23, 2010

To the Soto Family,

My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time...Words cannot express my sorrow. "Tiny" was an old old friend of mine....we hung out as teens and I hung at her home often...we had some crazy times..we had our first born kids together & had so much fun...she will never be forgotten and will always hold a very special place in my heart. RIP Tiny...you will be missed...& never be forgotten! <3 <3 <3

Blessings & Prayers,
Susan Donner Stacken

June 23, 2010

May God comfort your family during this time. I knew Paula many many years ago. I haven't seen her in about 30 years. My prayers are with you. God bless,
Monico

Barb (Micus) Haupt

June 23, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Paula’s family on the loss of a very special person. I met Paula in grammar school and went through high school with her. We lost touch for many years but did run into each other off and on in the last few years and picked up each time where we had left off. Once you were her friend, you were always her friend. She always brought out pictures of her children and grandchildren and you could tell how proud she was of each one of them. May she rest in peace among the angels.

Joanna Fay

June 23, 2010

Dear Mom,
Words can never describe how much I love you...you were there for me when I needed you the most. There will never be a day that goes by that you dont cross my mind. The only comfort I find in all of this is that I will one day be united with you again...so until then i'll keep my head up and achieve things in my life that I know you would be so proud of me for. I love you!

Family Picture May 2010

Erica Karr

June 23, 2010

Diane Kotarba

June 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to Tiny's family. She was a great friend of mine in grammer school and highschool and I will always remember the good times we had together. Love, Diane Kotarba

Noreen Machek

June 22, 2010

Our Love and Sympathy to all of Paula's family and friends.
She will surely be missed by all of us.
Rest in Heavenly Peace, Paula.
Love,Howard and Noreen

Rob Soto

June 22, 2010

Mom,
We love and miss you dearly. You lived a full life that was full of love, laughter and family. The boys lost a wonderful grandmother, but the world has lost a beautiful being. You were here with us a short time, but your memory will live on forever.
Love- Bob, April, Dylan & Landon

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