Esperanza Soto

Esperanza was a remarkable woman and had many titles: Born August 10, 1928 she was the eldest daughter of Guadalupe Sanchez and Maria (MiMi) Sanchez, whom preceded her in death. She was a devoted and loving wife to Albino Z. Soto, whom preceded her in death in 1977.

She was a devoted and loving mother to 5 children and their spouses: Jose (Joe) A. Soto and his wife Rosanna Soto, Aurora F. Soto de Law and her partner Beatriz Gonzalez who recently passed away, Ana E. Jimenez and her husband Raymond Jimenez, and sons Alfredo Soto and Jesus (Jesse) A. Soto who both preceded her in death.

She was an adoring Grandmother to Joseph A.C. Soto and wife Kim, Celina J. Russell and husband Robert, Guadalupe J. Law and life partner Chrissie Pennington, Kristiana T. Soto-Morones and husband Paul, Michael R. Jimenez, Alex Russell Jimenez, Christina E. Jimenez, and Rebecca A. Morrison, Honorary grandsons: Isaac Sanders, and Michael Steadman.

Esperanza was blessed to be a Great-Grandmother to: Joshua E. Soto, Samantha P. Martin and husband Jake and Great Great-Granddaughter Bella Smith, Zachary I. Soto, Alexa S. Morones, Mallory S. Morones, Noah C. Russell, Japheth J. Russell, Carter P. McColgan, and Chloe E. Morrison.

Growing up, she was the older sister to Anita Trevino, Mary Escobar, Priscilla Soto, Francisco Sanchez, Martha Garcia and husband Juan, along with Salvador Sanchez and Alicia Carrizales whom have also preceded her in death.

She was a stern but loving Tia Espa to many many nephews and nieces, too many to name. They will all remember her for the outstanding cook and baker that she was.

Long-time friends and extended family members: Ann and Christopher Mahowald and sons Nicholas, Matthew and Michael. She loved you all so much and was always talking about her "other family". Thank you so much for everything that you did for our mom and our family.

Esperanza Soto was a long-time and one of the oldest members of Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1819 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215. Mrs. Soto loved our Lord and her church. Family request in lieu of flowers that any donations be made in her honor to her church.

Psalm 23 (KJV)

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou prepareth a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Visitation for, Esperanza Sanchez Soto, will be on Wednesday, Jan. 6th from 6-8pm. Funeral and burial will be Thursday, @ 2 PM at SPARKMAN\HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 7405 W Northwest Highway. 214-363-5401.

Reception following burial at Ana's house and all are invited.

The family of Esperanza Soto wishes to thank you all for your kind thoughts and words, for all your prayers and love. We thank you for being here for us and know that some day soon we will be reunited with our dear loved one.