SOTO MAGAÑA , Jesus, “Chuche”, Age 76, Windsor, California passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Born in Tumbiscatío, Michoacán, Mexico. Preceded by father Ambrosio Soto Orozco and mother Consuelo Magaña Soto. Jesus grew up poor in a rural town as a farmer where he learned his love for the land and animals. Jesus was married to Maria Jacinto Soto in 1966 in Sebastopol, CA; married for 53 years. Immigrated illegally to the U.S. as farm laborer, worked & lived in apple orchards and fulfilled the American Dream having children, buying a home, becoming a resident and settling in Windsor in 1972. Became a US Citizen in 1997. Worked for Analy & El Molino High School’s as Head Custodian for 29 years, retiring in 2005.
Jesus loved to make friends, socialize and laugh. He made many friends throughout Sonoma County and at work. He enjoyed the gym, caring for his roosters, watching sports, family parties and playing cards with his siblings. He loved to teach anyone who would listen about his experiences as a farmer and laborer. But most of all he loved being in his backyard, surrounded by his family and little children. He is survived by his 6 children; daughter, Maria Soto-Mendoza; Sons, Antonio Soto, Danny Soto, Hector Soto, Alex Soto and Rudy Soto; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. We will miss you Grampa.
UPDATED: Viewing will be held Wednesday, November 6, 7-9pm. Funeral Service on Thursday, November 7, 11:00am, both at Windsor Baptist Church 10285 Starr Rd. Windsor. Interment at Shiloh Annex, 1750 Shiloh Rd. Reception 3:30 pm at Mary Agatha Furth Center, 8400 Old Redwood Hwy. Windsor.
