Our momma, Martha Soria – passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, September 19, 2023, at Canyon Creek Memory Care, in Billings, MT. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Martha L. Soria was born on a beautiful July summer day, July 29, 1938, to Mr. Pedro and Manuela Lopez in Forsyth, MT. She is survived by her devoted husband, Manuel Soria. He said he first saw our momma one winter on the corner of the street carrying a heavy bucket full of lard. He could tell from afar the bucket was heavy. He said her body was lopsided, one arm longer than the other. He ran over to her and carried the bucket home for her. And that’s all it took!
Momma is also survived by her four children – Stephen L. Soria, Great Falls; Annette Soria, Miles City; Theresa Bishop, Billings; and Daniel Soria (Bev) Billings; eight grandchildren – Daniel Soria, Trisha Bishop, Stephanie Brown (Dustin), Sara Bennett (Bryce), Ryan Soria, Ryder Vukasin, Aaron Soria and Dominic Ruffato and eight great grandchildren – Dawson Bancroft, Ethan Brown, Faith Bennett (✝️), Carter Brown, Lillian Bennett, Oliver Bennett, Katherine Bennett and Maddox Brown; her brother, Pete Lopez (Los Angeles), her sister, Virginia Perez (South San Francisco), her sister, Claudine Regalado (Miles City), her brother, Manuel Lopez (Billings), her niece, Nellie Oliver (Monahan, TX) and a very dear close friend Marti Klaboe (Kinsey).
Momma’s true passion was to become a nurse. She and our dad moved from Hysham, MT to Miles City, MT to make that happen. In 1978, she became a Registered Nurse and worked for the Holy Rosary Hospital for approximately 40 years. Her specialty was working in Labor and Delivery. To this day we bump into women telling us our momma delivered their babies and they tell us how wonderful, patient, and kind she was to them.
Momma enjoyed traveling, visiting with family far and near, she enjoyed cooking up a Mexican meal for the annual family and friend’s picnic. Most of all our momma loved spending time with her family.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral home in Miles City. A Rosary will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church prior to the Funeral Mass which will be held on Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A luncheon will follow the Funeral Mass at the Riley Center.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 20, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary Service
10:30 a.m.
Saturday October 21, 2023
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana Ave
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 21, 2023
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday October 21, 2023
Riley Center
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 20, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary Service
10:30 a.m.
Saturday October 21, 2023
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana Ave
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 21, 2023
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday October 21, 2023
Riley Center
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Vikki Bradley says
So sorry for your loss, Martha was such a beautiful carring woman. May she rest in piece. Prayers to her and all of her family.🙏💜
Eugene-Connie Bankey says
Prayers for Martha’s eternal rest and strength for the family for this difficult time and the future. Truly a caring angel. GOD BLESS
Mary Ann stoltz says
Sorry, for loss of your mom! She was a great nurse, lady! Prayers for the family at this hard time!
Bill and Glennda Wolf says
We are so sorry for your loss of Martha. She was such a caring angel. God Bless each of you.
Darbie Karch and family says
So sorry to hear this! Sending condolences to her family. She was such a caring sweet lady. She will be so missed.
David & Danette Olguin says
We are so saddened to hear of Martha’s passing and want to extend our condolences to all of the family. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Sandi Kohones says
Martha will be missed by all who knew her. I had the pleasure of working with her at St Vincent de Paul after she retired from nursing. She was my grandson’s nurse when he was born and although tiny in stature, she was a powerhouse ! A stool was needed to reach the isolette and we often joked about her not being much bigger than her patients! Her personality would make you smile and we enjoyed our time together ! Our hearts are broken due to the loss of such a treasure!
Juanita Hastings says
Martha was always a bright bit of sunshine whenever we met. Such a beautiful soul. She will be sorely missed. Our condolences to her family.
Kevin and Sheila Krausz says
Condolences to Martha’s family. She was such a funny, kind lady.
Colette Butcher says
I’m so sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. She was our wonderful neighbor for years. She was also my nurse in the delivery room when my oldest daughter was born. She quickly boasted that she was the first one in the neighborhood to meet her. She was such a great lady and will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her.
Starla says
Martha will surely be missed by all she was a beautiful person inside and out caring and loving to all my thoughts and prayers go out to her family she’s your guardian angel now watching over you from above
Myrna and Jr Perkins says
Sincerest sympathy to Manny, Steve, Danny, Annette and Teresa in your loss. Martha was always so sweet and kind. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. May your memories surround you❣️
Carol Raschkow says
To all of Martha’s family… Martha was a huge part of my nursing career as we worked together in the 70s and 80s.. She wa a dedicated and caring Nurse and friend!! Job well done , faithful servant!
Vicki Strohmayer Mason says
Martha was a huge mentor to so many of us on the OB unit, she taught us compassion, demanded competency and exemplified pride in our profession. I will always hold her in the highest regard. Prayers for all of Martha’s family. ❤️
Mark Turnquist says
Martha was a sweet. Wonderful woman, great mother and a friend to everyone she knew, she will be missed but remembered by all who knew and loved her. My condolences to the Soria family, you are all in my prayers.
Mickey Roberts says
So sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Linda & Richard Meidinger says
So sorry for your loss of Martha
She was a dear lady. Worked with her many years. May she rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to her and her family
Mary Luhr says
So sorry for the loss of Martha. I loved working with her for many years. She was always kind and caring to patients, their families and co-workers. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Jan Munroe says
Martha was a very special lady! Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
Donna Orthman says
Sorry for your loss. Martha was a special lady and will be missed by all. Donna Orthman
Carla Kingsley says
I met dear Martha at my garage sale. Our friendship continued through our nursing career in Labor and Delivery at Holy Rosary Hospital.
I moved out of state many years ago and have missed her so much.
I look forward to our reunion in heaven when we meet again.
With love Barbara Kirkaldie says
Martha was one of the most wonderful loving Ladies I have ever known . Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to all her family and friends
Diona Austill says
Sorias, so sorry to hear of Martha passing. She was my nurse several times and such a wonderful person. She will be missed.
Our sympathies go to your family.
Diona & Jerry Austill
Lin Cory koerper says
Martha will be missed so much by so many because she touched so many lives. I worked with her and Manni at St Vs and really enjoyed working with both of them. Always a smile and encouraging words to say. She was a real gem! May her family be blessed for her loving life and many memories to keep!
With love Barbara Kirkaldie says
Martha was one of the most wonderful loving Ladies my husband and I have ever known . Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to all her family and friends
Melinda Truesdell says
I would not be who I am as a nurse without Martha in my life! She and Manny have always been an example for what it means to commit your life to family and community. Rest well, Martha! Here’s to a life well lived ❤️
Marcy Stabler Parks says
I’m so sorry! Martha was such a kind, beautiful, caring lady! My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimber Gebhardt says
She was an amazing woman nd he will be missed! Prayers for the family.
Kimber Gebhardt says
She was an amazing woman and she will be missed! Prayers for the family.
Rita George says
Martha was with me for the birth of both my children, a very caring person. I will always remember her. So sorry for your loss.
MARTHA J CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Starla Gundlach says
Just over 36 years ago Martha was the nurse in the nursery the day my son was born. She was so patient and kind with me a young Mother. She was the perfect women of “Grace” and “Unconditional Love”, I am forever grateful. May she enjoy her new Heavenly Home. My sympathy to all her family and friends.
Jim & Cathy Bastian says
Yes we too are a member of the Martha Soria fan club! What a dear, dear lady she was. We loved her!!
Heidi Gustus says
I cannot describe how much Martha impacted so many of us during our nursing careers. She not only taught us how to be a nurse but she cared for us when we were the patient. She and Manny were an inspiration to us all! I treasure my memories! May Martha rest easy in heaven.
Kim Smarsh says
My sympathy to all of Martha’s family. She was such a kind soul and I always enjoyed seeing her smile at Mass.
Sue Cranford says
So sorry to hear of your moms passing Annette. I did not know her but she sounded like a wonderful lady. Sympathy to all of her family. Sue
Muriel Selk says
Such a gracious and lovely lady, wonderful nurse and human. I always enjoyed our visits any time we met , usually Manuel was with her too. May the Lord wrap his arms around all of you as you traverse this difficult time.
Kathie says
I am so sorry for the loss of ypur mom kids, I think of you all often amd will always be in my heart, Love Kathie Gierke Zoller
Lourdes Rondan Reynolds says
As her family knows Martha was a very special person who touched hundreds and hundreds of lives. I have so many memories of working with Martha at HR and later volunteering at St V’s . She had the calming presence of someone who has lived a full life is at peace with themselves. We were blessed knowing her. Sending a big hug to all the family and especially you Manny. May she Rest In Peace 🙏🏼♥️
Garth Sleight says
Oh my word, Martha was the nurse in the labor room that discovered that Dr. Rauh needed to deliver our child RIGHT NOW! I’ll spare the details, but she was an integral partner in helping my wife and our baby get through a scary delivery. Martha is a wonderful person and was a terrific nurse. She and Manny raised a wonderful family. All my best wishes to all of you.
Tab and Santos Fleming says
Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved wife,mother,and grand parent. Martha was without doubt one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever known. The world truly lost a piece of greatness.
Kenneth Drane says
We are deeply sorry for the passing of your mother, grandmother ect.She was a neat lady and a friend to everyone. Also agreat nurse .She will truly be missed and Manny will miss her most.May God Be With The Family s at this time
Michael Carr says
Steve and Dan. I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. You have my deepest sympathy.
Cheryl Tonn says
I am sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. She certainly did touch many lives in her career!! Several years ago we ran into each other in Billings shopping at Michaels. I’ll bet that we stood for over an hour in the aisle, leaning on our shopping carts, laughing and reminiscing! It was the best visit ever! Finally, Manny came in looking for her!
Marian Icopini says
A dear sweet Lady. Always Joyful. & so friendly. Will always fill a special in my heart ♥️. May the good memories help with saying “GOOD BYE “
Marian – Ernie Icopini
Sandi Bruce says
To all the family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sherry Stanhope says
Sad to hear about the loss of a beautiful & kind lady! My thoughts & prayers are with each of you! My dear friend Theresa, I am thinking of you & the kids during this sad time! Love ya dear friend!
Cindy and Casey Phalen says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Martha’s family, she was a very special lady
Lance Gierke says
so sorry for you lose, the Soria’s lived across the street from my grandma Gierke a very long time ago, grew up knowing them, so many merories over the years and very good people! they always had time to visit when even Iwould see them
Shannon Holmen says
She taught Prenatal classes and was so good at it. I sure enjoyed this lady.
Pat Herzog says
So sorry for your loss Manny and family..I loved Martha very much..I worked OB with her at Holy Rosary Hospital and she was my nurse for one of my babies..I learned alot from her..she was a family friend for many years…I will hold all of you in my prayers and may she Rest in Eternal Peace .. Hugs and Prayers to all of you 🙏❤❤ Pat and Monte Herzog
Bankey Wanda says
Do sorry for your loss. Martha was a funny and loving person. Enjoyed seeing her at work at the hospital.
Penny Taylor says
I worked with Martha at HRH for many years, she in OB/ Labor and delivery, I in the nursery. Martha always had a smile on her face ,if ever she didn’t smile you knew something was very serious on the unit. Thank you for being such a caring and compassionate nurse. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. My condolences and prayers to the Soria family.
Karsaon and Marie Farnum Kluver says
Manuel and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Enjoyed the wonderful visits.
Darrell, Emma & Kayla Higgins says
Oh my goodness…what a shock to see that “grandma Martha” is no longer with us. We first met her May of 1989. Our daughter spent 18 days in the hospital after being born. When we left grandma Martha gave us a huge check list for things to do ;). I remember her sad face as we got into the car and left. She had tears running down her face. We ran into her many times and she always had to give our girl some love. We will always remember her for her loving and caring ways. Rest In Peace Grandma Martha. You will be forever remembered.
Kay (Larson) Jacobs says
Martha and my mom were good friends both working at the hospital in Miles City. Martha even helped deliver my son. Mom passed away last October without being able to get in touch with Martha. Now they can catch up in heaven. My deepest sympathy to all of your family from the Larson and Jacobs family. It’s never easy losing mom no matter how old you are. My prayers for healing for all.