The PGR has been invited by the Family of Manuel Sotero to Honor their Hero, and it is our privilege to do so.
Manuel Sotero enlisted in the US Marine Corps shortly after High School. He served with the US Marine Corps as an U.S. Embassy Security Guard in Seoul, Korea and Tehran, Iran. He was honorably discharged after his enlistment of 4 years.
Manuel Antonio Sotero, 64, was called to his heavenly home on Oct. 11, 2021. He was born
July 21, 1957 to his parents Amelia and Tony Sotero. He was raised in Guadalupe, Ca. and
attended K-8th grade at Guadalupe Elementary School and graduated from Ernest Righetti High School in 1975. Upon his discharge from the Marines he went back to school and he graduated from Allan Hancock College.
He met his wife, Elizabeth, while in grade school. They married in 1980, and went on to have two wonderful sons, Armando, and Daniel.
He was involved with Westside Little League and the Boys & Girls Club Basketball Leagues; he coached his sons, a role he cherished year after year. Manuel worked 17 years for Sheehy Berry Farms and then went on to work for Cox Communications in Goleta as a Field Technical Expert. He retired after 20 years in 2017.
Manuel loved softball and played in leagues throughout Santa Maria as a shortstop. He
enjoyed camping and fishing with his wife and grandkids and reliving his military experience, there were so many stories. He was a handyman and always looked forward to his next project.
But most of all he cherished his time spent with his grandchildren. He was a loyal member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph's Church, 4th Degree, helping with St. Joseph's
community services.
He was preceded in death by his father Tony Soltero, brothers David Soltero, Ralph Victorino, maternal grandmother Carmen Guerrero and Uncle Vincent. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, they celebrated 41 years of marriage this year. Sons Armando (Autumn) and Daniel (Serina) and his grandchildren, Mark, Elaina, Grayson, Clark, Oliver and Izabelle Soltero. His mother and father Amelia and Armando Reyes of Guadalupe, brothers Bob (Debbie) Aguirre of Hanford, CA, Gilbert Victorino and Kenny Armenta of Guadalupe.Tony (Sara) Soltero and sister Stephanie (Marvin) Gonzalez, of Santa Maria. He is also survived by his sister in laws, brother in laws, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the mortuary to the church and to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: Obey all Traffic Laws and no road Blocking
NOTE: Covid 19 may be infect please bring your Mask - Please Bring your Flag and Water none will be provided Time table for Tuesday, 26 OCT 21: 0845 - Stage at Dudley Hoffman Mortuary 1003 E. /Stowell Rd Santa Maria Ca.
https://goo.gl/maps/BLJsBZbxK5weKPk180900 - Mission briefing
0915 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from Mortuary to Coach
0930 - KSU to St. Joseph Catholic Church Nipomo. 298 S. Thompson Ave, Nipomo Ca..93444
https://goo.gl/maps/98hRYp8dqPWZ3eA570945 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to Church
1045 - Flag Line for transfer of Hero to coach
1050 - Accompany and Family hero for a Christian Burial at the Santa Maria Cemetery, 1501 S.College Dr., Santa Maria Ca 93454
https://goo.gl/maps/Bf39iKKqMfUB19eL81115 - Est arrival at cemetery and Flag line with full Military Honors
In Honor
R/C John Archuleta (Milkshake)
PGR Assistant State Captain So.Central CAALR 26 Bakersfield
US Army 62/65
(805) 441-8506
45jarchuleta@gmail.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
