Maria del Rocio Soto Garcia was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was rooted in love, sacrifice, and family. For more than a decade, Maria courageously battled ongoing health issues, facing each challenge with quiet strength and grace. Even through pain and uncertainty, she never stopped showing up for the people she loved. She was selfless to her core—always putting her family before herself, always giving more than she had, always loving without condition. Her passing was unexpected, leaving her family heartbroken and unprepared for the loss of the woman who held them all together.

Maria lived a life full of laughter, warmth, and deep love. She was proud of her culture and carried it with her in everything she did—through her traditions, her stories, her cooking, and the way she loved her family so fiercely. Maria was the devoted mother of five children: Sandra Brockman, Olivia Ross, America Quintero, Martin Quintero Jr, and Katherine Quintero. Everything she did was for them. She fought tirelessly to give her children the opportunity for a better life, sacrificing her own comfort so they could have stability, hope, and a future filled with possibility. A grandmother to Jordan Brockman, Julian Brockman, Yahir Ross, Isaiah Ross, Naomi Ross, Bianca Dominguez and Brayn Dominguez. A great grandmother to Jodeci Brockman. Her love continues through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who were the greatest joy of her life. She was deeply loved by many—family, friends, and everyone lucky enough to know her. Her kindness, humor, and unwavering presence will never be forgotten.

This GoFundMe has been created to help Maria’s family lay her to rest with the dignity and love she deserves. Any contribution, no matter the size, will help ease the financial burden of funeral and burial expenses during this incredibly difficult time. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page and keeping her family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for honoring the life of Maria del Rocio Soto Garcia—a woman whose love will live on forever in the hearts of those she touched.