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Soledad Soriano Romero was born on July 21, 1933, in Tepechitlan, Zacatecas, Mexico and passed away on February 13, 2026. She was one of seven children born to Santos Soriano and Epifania Rubalcava and was predeceased by her parents and siblings Baudelia and Antonio as well as her husband Samuel Romero. She is survived by her twelve children and their spouses: Carmen, Angelica, Juan Manuel, Samuel (Betty, spouse), Vitalicia, Gerardo, Enrique (Jordan, spouse), Mario, Antonio, Bernardo (Rosalie, spouse), Nicolas (Karen, spouse), and Elias; and her siblings Amalia, Catalina, Felix, and Cuca. She came to the United States in 1954, a newlywed who was nine months pregnant. She and Samuel worked in the fields in Texas and eventually migrated to Reedley, California, eventually moving to Fowler and then to Calwa where the family had purchased a home. Soledad and her family continued working in the fields and saving until purchasing a small farm in Raisin City. After Samuel’s death, Soledad continued to farm until finally retiring. Soledad’s passion in life were her children, sacrificing comfort and rest to assure that her children’s needs were met. She was up before everyone else, preparing lunch on days when the family worked in the fields and then labored at home to cook and clean until it was time to rest. She did this sometimes while holding a toddler on her hip and keeping an eye on an infant in the cradle. Her love for her children extended to include their spouses, children, and their children’s children. She especially celebrated the arrivals of grandchildren and their children. She was an imaginative and frugal cook, creating delicious meals seemingly from a few ingredients, even when caught by surprise by visitors. A meal was not a meal at her house unless it included her rice, beans, and tortillas. Her garden flourished under her care, and she took pride in bringing to life mystery seeds, twigs and bulbs she found or that were given to her. Her garden attracted many birds, but she was especially fond of the hummingbirds that returned every year to nest under the eaves of her porch. She taught herself to knit, crochet, and embroider, and her beautiful creations are a legacy for her family. Her children were privileged to provide care for her in her final days, and she passed surrounded by her family and the memories encapsuled in her home. Rest in peace, madrecita.

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Soledad Soriano Romero

July 21, 1933 - February 13, 2026