Alexander R. Sotelo

Alexander Racadag Sotelo was a modest man, quiet and observant in his ways. He was trustworthy and traditional in his approach to his life and in his relationships. He was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew him. He was also a man who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything he undertook. Realistic about life, he was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.

His mother Adela Dino raised him in California. Alexander was brought up to be self-confident and dependable. These were traits that would serve him well throughout his life.

Growing up in the Sotelo household was a bit different than most homes. There were good times to be had, but just as often there was a fair share of challenges as well. However, Alexander was able to work through the usual family problems when they appeared, and he was the one person in the family who seemed able to keep the stress at bay. Alexander was raised with 2 Siblings Marcos and Ginger. He had two brothers Marcos and Chris, one sister Ginger. Alexander was always consistently loyal to his family.

As a young child, Alexander was never someone who needed to be the center of attention. He wasn’t pushy and never forced his way into games or other activities. Alexander developed a variety of interests, and the things he enjoyed doing, he did it well. He was always curious about the world around him and was often eager to explore it. In his spare time he liked to listen to Jazz music, relax at home with a cold Michelada beer, clean his guns, read, play video games with his son and watch movies.

Compassionate and devoted to Miriam, Alexander held endearing, traditional values about marriage and family life. He took the responsibility of marriage to heart, giving it his total commitment. He was a source of strength to Miriam and using his gifts at nurturing one-on-one relationships, he worked hard to make his new family happy.

Alexander brought the same traditional values in his marriage to bear on how he raised his children. He was a good parent to them, always firm yet fair in his dealings. He would always listen carefully and think things through before he acted, even when it was an adverse situation. Alexander was also a walking schedule, always seeming to know what everyone in the family needed to do, where they needed to be and when they needed to be there. Alexander was blessed with six children, two sons Isaac, Jalen Alexander, four daughters Heaven, Angel, Jade and Faith.

Alexander greatly enjoyed what he did for a living. He was a hard worker who expected the same in return from his co-workers. He was skilled at working effectively in small groups and in one-on-one situations as well as handling solo assignments efficiently. Alexander enjoyed dealing with concrete ideas and could penetrate any amount of fuzzy information to reach the essential facts. Always able to attend to the task at hand, Alexander was excellent at meeting deadlines. He was an efficient worker, one who paid careful attention to detail, allowing sufficient time to complete one task before moving on to the next. His primary occupation was Removal Tech. He was employed for Palm Mortuary. Alexander worked hard to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

Alexander "Shaggy" served on Active duty for 5 years in the U.S. Army, after his active duty assignment he enlisted in U. S Army Reserves. Alexander saw action in Iraq twice. Through his hard work and dedication, he achieved the rank of Specialist. A literal thinker who possessed a calm exterior, Alexander seemed to enjoy the routines set forth by the military. His results-oriented approach to things made him committed to the job, and he understood well his role in serving his country.

Alexander found pleasure in sports. Being a person who was comfortable making win/lose decisions throughout life, he could appreciate that athletes made those types of decisions in sports. He applauded those who won, and he enjoyed the statistical data and sports facts and could find himself wrapped up in those details. He would watch his favorite sporting events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were his one and only team The Raiders.

Alexander was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Alexander’s favorites was Raider, a Husky. They were best friends for 4 years.

Alexander Racadag Sotelo passed away on April 23, 2019 at Las Vegas, Nevada. He is survived by his wife Miriam Sotelo, six children Isaac, Heaven, Angel, Jade, Jalen and Faith, his mother Adela Dino, siblings Ginger, Marcos and Chris, nieces and nephews. Services held at Palm Mortuary - Downtown.

Commitment is a key word that can be used to describe the life of Alexander Racadag Sotelo. He was committed to living the life of a good man who was both practical and trustworthy. He was committed to the traditional values that he upheld his entire life. He committed himself to being a hard worker who expected the same effort in return from those around him. Most of all, he was committed to those he knew and loved.