Juanita Soto, 26, a resident of Española passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. Juanita was born on September 28, 1985 in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico to Roberto Soto and Leticia Nava de Soto. She attended Fairview Elementary, Pojoaque Middle and High School, graduating with the class of 2005. Juanita loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with all her friends, especially Delaino and Jamie, as well as her boyfriend of 5 years, Daniel Lopez, who was a very important part of her life. Helping others was important to Juanita, always bringing her family together. She was an exceptional daughter, unforgettable sister and the best friend ever. Juanita is survived by her parents, Roberto and Leticia Soto; brother, Roberto Carlos Soto; sisters: Elva Salgado, Leticia Soto, Analilia Nava and Claudia Nava; bothers-in-law: Rafael Villagomez and David Quezada; sister-in-law, Rosalia Soto; nieces & nephews: Oscar Salgado, Juanito Baca, Damia Quezada, Mia Villagomez, Ximena Quezada, Christopher Ojeda and Stefani Soto. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to follow a 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. The family of Juanita Soto has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477