Bernardo ‘Benny’ Soto III

Bernardo “Benny” Soto III, 47, of Grand Rapids passed away Saturday January 21, 2017.

Benny was born in Toledo, Ohio to Bernardo and Nancy (Combs) Soto. He is survived by his children: Kayle Soto of Bowling Green, Brandy and Austin Soto of North Baltimore; grandchildren: Brooklyn, Cashton and Emalyn; mother Nancy of Hopkins, South Carolina; siblings: Laura Tabor, Terri Golightly and Dennis Prescott of Hopkins, South Carolina and Kathy Caughhorn of Tennessee; his significant other Janet Rohdy of Hopkins, South Carolina and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded by his father Bernardo Soto Jr.

Benny was a member of the St. Patricks Catholic Church in Grand Rapids and enjoyed fishing, watching old western movies and listening to Spanish, Johnny Cash and older country music. To Benny, family was the most important thing. He was a loving father, son, brother and grandfather and would help anyone in a time of need.

Visitation for Benny will be on Thursday January 26, 2017 from 6:00 pm until the time of his Celebration of Life Service at 8:00 PM in the Wright-Hanneman Funeral Home, 24084 W. Second St, Grand Rapids, Ohio 43522.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in c/o the funeral home, P.O Box 648, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402.

On-line condolences as well as fond memories may be sent to Benny’s family by visiting www.hannemanfh.com.