Florence Soares
Obituary
A year ago on March 9, 2020, we lost a Mother, Grandma, Sister, Friend and much more. We gained not only an Angel, but so much knowledge from her through her 80 years of life that were gifted.
Nana was a strong woman who worked most of her life in the avocado and lemon orchard not far from her family home in Soledad (The Mission), where so many fond memories were made.
Nick had a memory he wanted to share: It as about, a "nature" of a call; one that can't be "run" in the local paper. It would have laughter "ringing" through the room.
Janet also wanted to share: Most of my memories revolve around the family gatherings. The strongest memory though was a playful joke between Nan, my brother, and I. We would get her potatoes or sweets to be the "favorite" grandchild.
Joey wanted to share that: Nan used to say: "Come on squirt, we're going for a ride," And they would take the truck up the hill. She would get to "drive" as the dogs stretched their legs for a run behind the truck.
We wanted to share these out of love! Most importantly though, we wanted to say: We love and miss you Nana! You live on through these and so many more!
Love,
The Soares, Sanchez, Thorp and Mottu families.
Published in Salinas Valley Tribune · March 10, 2021