I am so sorry to hear about Jeff and Amy! In the short time I knew them and had interactions with them, they were very kind people. I know that their passing is painful to the many friends, families, and co-workers that knew them both. 
I pray that the family has peace in knowing they are in a better place and not suffering any longer. Praying for strength of loved ones to endure their loss and celebrate their life!

When I die
Don’t cry for me
Smile and laugh and rejoice
As I am finally free
No more pain; nor suffering
When I die
Go on with your life
Explore and expand yourself
See all the beauty there is
Reach out to those in need
Live life every day to its fullest
Just don’t cry for me
When I die
Let me go 
So you can move forward
and continue where we left off
There is so much more that 
you can accomplish and experience 
More good things
When you think of me
Remember how generous and witty we were
The laughter and memories 
The gatherings and trips and all the good things
And those yet to come
I am at Peace
The internal demons that plagued me
Most of my life are gone now
My mind is clear and I am happy
I am with my loved ones who made it
Your time has not come
There is more for you to do
When I die
I am still here
In your heart, your mind
And in your dreams
I am here
You are not alone
Live your life


Jeffery was a loving man, always smiling and giving me encouragement to keep fighting.  He would always leave me little messages on my FB page.   He always reached out to me.  I have another guardian angel watching over me. I will truly miss him and Amy.  They were my support ;  they gave me encouragement  to keep up the fight with my illness.   I am going to miss those, but I know one day we'll meet again.  I send my love, hugs and kisses to them both.



"Sometimes when one person is missing, the whole world seems depopulated."  ~Lamartine

That could not be more true now that Jeffrey is missing from the world. He was a beloved brother, brother-in-law, husband, son, son-in-law, uncle, cousin, friend,  co-worker, neighbor, confidante, dogs' best friend, and all-around human being, whose impact on the lives of those who knew him can't be overstated. 

I want to share one of my favorite poems, written to deal with grief, which I first heard at the funeral of a loved one. My wish is that these beautiful words from Merritt Malloy give you the hope that they give me.  

Epitaph
By Merrit Malloy
 
When I die
Give what’s left of me away
To children
And old men that wait to die.
 
And if you need to cry,
Cry for your brother
Walking the street beside you.
And when you need me,
Put your arms
Around anyone
And give them
What you need to give to me.
 
I want to leave you something,
Something better
Than words
Or sounds.
 
Look for me
In the people I’ve known
Or loved,
And if you cannot give me away,
At least let me live on in your eyes
And not on your mind.
 
You can love me most
By letting
Hands touch hands,
By letting bodies touch bodies,
And by letting go
Of children
That need to be free.
 
Love doesn’t die,
People do.
So, when all that’s left of me
Is love,
Give me away.

Uncle Jeff I still can’t believe you are gone. I wish I had spent more time with you, gone to more sushi dinners with you, talked more sports with you. You were always a kind and caring uncle, always checked to make sure I was doing ok. Looking back on our Facebook messages, I smile remembering all the good times we had together. I still have the brushes you made for me many years ago, I’ve kept them all this time and will continue to do so to remember you by.  I love you and will miss you very much, but I am comforted knowing that you are no longer in any pain, and that you can Rest In Peace with Amy and Abuela, and Uncle Ruben. I will miss you checking up on me and sending a message just to say “Hi, I love you Mija.” Rest peacefully Sweet Uncle Jeff, until we meet again, love always ~ Your niece Melissa 

Jeffery,

I wish we would have had the time to build our sibling bond and for me to share my family and all of our past and future memories with you. Although, we didn't get to say good bye, Please know that we love you and you will live on in all of our hearts.
In Memory of a special Brother who was so full of loving deeds who always thought of others first and helped fulfill their needs. Someone who loved to bring a smile as he went on his way, and never failed to brighten up a dark and gloomy day. Someone who'll never know how much he is missed and thought about, for when he left, it seemed as if the stars had all gone out. Brother, you meant so very much to me in every single way and you're remembered with much love today and every day, I love you very much..
Your sister, Yolanda

I'm glad we got to spend a lot of time together sharing memories cutting up and acting crazy with each other. You will continue to live here in our hearts rest in peace brother till we meet again

I have a lot of memories with uncle Jeffery as a kid. The most memorable and one that I’ll never forget is when he and uncle Ruben took us to NASA for the day. I couldn’t have been more then 5 years old but That’s one memory I’ll always have and never forget. He was always so loving and kind to us.
 As a child growing up he would take us to the corner store and buy us snacks and candy every time he would come to visit. I love you uncle and I’m going to miss you so much. 

Jeffery,

I wish we would have had the time to build our sibling bond and for me to share my family and all of our past and future memories with you.  Although, we didn't get to say good bye, Please know that we love you and you will live on in all of our hearts. 
In Memory of a special Brother who was so full of loving deeds who always thought of others first and helped fulfill their needs.  Someone who loved to bring a smile as he went on his way, and never failed to brighten up a dark and gloomy day.  Someone who'll never know how much he is missed and thought about, for when he left, it seemed as if the stars had all gone out.  Brother, you meant so very much to me in every single way and you're remembered with much love today and every day,   I love you very much..
Your sister, Yolanda

Jeff,
I know the road you walked was anything but easy! You picked up your share of scars along the way
Oh, but now you're standing in the sun, you've fought your fight and your race is run… The pain is all a million miles away
The only scars in heaven, they won't belong to me and you
There'll be no such thing as broken, and all the old will be made new.. And the thought that makes me smile now, even as the tears fall down
Is that the only scars in heaven are on the hands that hold you now. Jesus 

Love Betty Benton

Hey Jeffery.  You are like my own brother and we will really miss you a lot.  I know it was hard for you and it hurt me to see you struggling and hurting.  Say Hi to Ruben for me and Amy.  No more pain and you rest now.  Dont worry, I will take care of Debbie

Love Lynn

Jeffery, It is hard for me to accept and comprehend that you just went suddenly and are no longer here.  We were supposed to explore the world for more adventures  You had so much potential and talent to give and to live.  My heart is broken.  You were my last brother and now I am alone and sad.  I don't know how I am supposed to go on without you.  I know you are much happier and are with Amy and mom and Ruben now.  I will never forget you and I love you very much.  Maybe, we didn't say "I love you" very often, but we knew.  I guess God needed you more.

Love, your sister Debbie


Psalm 23 


The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down
 in green pastures;

He leads me beside the
 still waters.
He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths
 of righteousness

For His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through
 the valley of the shadow
 of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff,
 they comfort me.
You prepare a table before
 me in the presence of my
 enemies;

You anoint my head with
 oil;
My cup runs over. 
Surely goodness and
 mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the
 house of the Lord

Forever.





OBITUARY

Jeffery Robles Soto

June 6, 1971 – July 30, 2021

Grand View Funeral Home & Memorial Park/Bethany Cemetery

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