Antonio Soto Acosta

Antonio Soto, of Holland, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025.

Antonio was born on January 2, 1948, in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Cirenio Soto and Antonia Moreno. He grew up with his brother, Jose Soto.

He moved to Holland in 1965, where he met his wife, Carolina Soto. The couple was married for fifty-seven years and shared 3 children. Antonio worked at Louis Padnos as a trailer mechanic for over 4 decades. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Antonio is survived by his wife, Carolina; his children, Jessica Soto-Kelley, Marco Soto, and Sonia (Joseph) McNeil; and his grandchildren, Carissa and Natalie Kelley, Mason, Mariela, and Milah Soto, and Nico, Amelie, and Felix McNeil.

A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 171 W 13th St., Holland, MI 49423, on Friday, July 11th, at 10am, with an hour of visitation prior. Following, a procession to a short graveside service will be held at Pilgrim Home Cemetery, 370 E 16th St, Holland, MI 49423, at 11am.