Rosa Soto, 100, Enjoyed Gardening
Rosa Soto, of Lorain died Monday February 18, 2002 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center, Lorain, following a short illness.Born February 23, 1901 in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, she came to live in Lorain in 1978.
She had attended Iglesia de Dios, Inc. in Puerto Rico and was very active in her church in her younger days. She enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Surviving is her son, Elpidio Amaro, of Lorain, daughter, Balbina Amaro, of Lorain, 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. A brother, Francisco Soto, of New York, and sister, Felicita Soto, of Maunabo, Puerto Rico.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fruto Amaro, in 1960, step daughters, Cesaria Montes, in 1993, and Carmen Rodriguez in 1995, parents, Esteban Soto and Alejandra Ortiz.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave., Lorain. Funeral services and burial will be in Maunabo, Puerto Rico.