Claudette M. Soto

Claudette “La Patrona” Soto.

Beloved wife of Rene Barraza for 22 years.

Cherished mother of Ari Barraza, Isa Barraza, & Omi Barraza, now with children Cruz, Ira, Amado & Eres.

Devoted daughter of Raquel & Joseph Soto.

Beloved sister of Mathew Soto, Joseph Soto, & Edward Soto.

Loving aunt, cousin, friend & mentor of many.

She will be dearly missed by her dogs Carnitas & Nacho.

Funeral Saturday June 21st   friends will meet at St. Mary of Angels Church, 1850 N. Hermitage in Chicago for Mass at 10:00 am.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Visitation Friday June 20th from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn.

Claudette was an entrepreneur, architect, structural engineer, board member, commissioner, community activist and organizer.