Michael Marquez

In Memory of Michael Marquez

Our Beloved Brother and Uncle - Michael (Gordo) Marquez Sotelo, 56, of Roy, Utah, passed away on September 10, 2014 after a long battle with multiple serious health conditions.  He was born to Patricio Benancio and Mary Julia Sotelo on May 6, 1958 in Lubbock, Texas.

He was raised in Lubbock Texas for the first 16 years of his life and later moved to Ogden, Utah.  This is where he recited in living the rest of his life with his family. Michael was a very loving and caring person whom would have given anyone the shirt off his back. Most of all was the unconditional love between him and his family.  He was a “Cowboys Fan”.

Michael is survived by his beloved sisters and brothers: Cynthia (Freddie) Delgado, Olga (Thomas) Escobedo and Sylvia (Michael) Delgado. 

His is preceded in death by his beloved father; Patricio Benancio Sotelo, beloved mother Mary Julia Sotelo, and his especially loved brothers. Patricio Sotelo Jr, Henry Sotelo Sr, Ismael Sotelo Sr and Joe Sotelo all who were the life of the family!

An informal, open memorial gathering to pay respect and say farewell to Michael will be held with immediate family members.

Michael will be buried on the east side of the Ogden City Cemetery along with his father, mother and brothers Ismael and Joe Sotelo. 

SAFELY HOME

I am home in Heaven!  Oh, so happy and so bright!  There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light.

And He came Himself to meet me with those I longed to see.  And with Jesus’ arm to lean on I have not one doubt or dread.

You must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still.  Try to look beyond earth’s shadows and Pray to trust our Father’s will.

All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever and reunited with those I love.

Till we meet again in Paradise.