Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Rogelio B. Soto, "Gordo"

Passed away on July 5, 2024


Rogelio B. Soto, “Gordo”, age 78, late of Calumet City, IL passed away on July 5, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Ofelia (nee Ruiz). Loving father of Edgar Soto,Jose Razo and late Ivette Montanez. Cherished grandfather of many. Devoted son of the late Eustorgio Soto and the late Gonzala Botello. Dear brother of Delfino, Lydia, Josefina, Alicia, J. Trini, Alfredo, Blanca, Joel and Lulu. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Rogelio's caregivers Elena (J.Trini) Lopez, Rebecca Gallegos, Cesar Lopez and Edgar Soto. Retired employee of Jay’s Potato Chips after 35 years of service. Gordo was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Visitation Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 2-9 pm. Funeral Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:15 am from the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL 60617 to Immaculate Conception Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com

Funeral

Prayers at Elmwood Funeral Chapel
Friday, July 12, 2024 - 9:15 am

Funeral Mass:
Immaculate Conception Church
2944 E. 88th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Friday, July 12, 2024 - 10:00 am

Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
801 Michigan City Road
Calumet City, Illinois 60409

Visitation Location

East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749

Map


Visitation Information

Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm

Condolences
"To the Soto family, my deepest condolences!! May Rogelio rest in eternal peace!! 🙏🙏💙🙏🙏"
- Gregory Michko
July 9, 2024 1:14 pm

"My deepest condolences to the entire Family. I worked at Jays with him, and he was always a Great Guy!"
- Greg Hajduk
July 13, 2024 4:29 am

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