DODGE CITY - Alan Soltero, 4, died Sunday, December 6, 2009 near Minneola. He was born on October 28, 2005 at Mexico the son of Rafael Hernandez and Maria Guadalupe (Gomez) Soltero.

He was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City.

Alan is survived by his mother, Maria Guadalupe Soltero of Dodge City; four brothers, Rafael Soltero, Eric Soltero, Benny Soltero, and Joan Soltero all of Dodge City; two sisters, Alexandra Soltero and Iran Soltero both of Dodge City; grandparents, Rosalio Gomez, Socoro Franco, Francisco Soltero and Carmen Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his father, Rafael Soltero, on August 17, 2009.

Funeral mass will be held at the Cathedral Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Ted Skalsky presiding. Memorials can be made to the Alan Soltero Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.