Athens, GA - Esther Lopez Soto, 80, passed away September 23, 2008.
A native of Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Andres Lopez and Ramona Rios. She was preceded in death by her husband, Javier Soto, who she married in 1951. Mrs. Soto was of the Catholic faith and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother, who was dedicated to her family.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 25, 2008, at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens.
Survivors include three children, Orlando (Olga) Soto of Loganville, Maritza (Stephen) Keen of Athens, Jose (Linda) Soto of Danielsville; brother, Andres Lopez; sisters, Ramona Jimenez, Delma Mendez, and Rosa Concepcion; grandchildren, Orlando (Tamarra) Soto, Jr., George (Arica) Soto, Jay Keen, William Keen, Cory Smallman, and Jesse Townson; three great grandchildren, Gabriel Soto, Simeon Soto, and Adrian Soto.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. A Rosary Service will begin at 5:30 PM at the funeral home.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice House, 1660 Jennings Mill Road, Bogart, GA 30622.
Lord and Stephens, EAST, is in charge of arrangements.