It is with immense sorrow and a broken heart that I share this devastating news—my beloved father, Solomon Pino, has been found, but he is no longer with us. Words cannot fully express the pain and grief our family is feeling right now. This is a loss beyond comprehension.
To everyone who took the time to share my posts, offer kind words, provide tips, pray with us, or simply hold our family in your thoughts—thank you. Your outpouring of love, compassion, and solidarity carried us through the most difficult moments. We are deeply moved by your kindness and generosity.
A very special thank you goes to the search teams, local volunteers, and all those who took it upon themselves to join in the efforts to locate my dad. Your determination, energy, and selfless dedication will never be forgotten. The community came together in such a powerful and heartfelt way, and that gave us hope even when the days felt impossibly heavy.
To all who lit candles, sent messages, searched terrain, made calls, or simply stood by us during this painful journey—may you be blessed in countless ways. Your support made a difference, and we felt every bit of it.
UPDATE & CONTEXT – Please Continue Sharing:
Before my father was found, we were doing everything we could to locate him. The last known activity was on May 1st, 2025, when his phone pinged in the Cuba Mesa area. Sadly, that was the last trace we had.
On the morning of May 7th, we held a search briefing, and here are the areas that had already been thoroughly covered:
In addition, Zia Police Department established a base camp at Cuba Mesa, where Andrew Toribio had been stationed to assist with coordination. The determination of everyone involved in the operation—from professionals to community members—was nothing short of extraordinary.
Despite our best efforts, we faced multiple obstacles during the search. Sadly, my father did not meet the criteria for a Silver Alert according to the state, which limited certain urgent resources. We also encountered red tape with accessing critical information from his bank, Verizon, and OnStar, despite our persistence and the situation’s urgency.
Throughout it all, we continued following every credible lead and investigated every suggestion brought to our attention. We left no stone unturned. I’m forever grateful for those who reached out with ideas, comfort, and practical help. We truly leaned on our community during this search.
Though the outcome is not what we had hoped for, I know my father felt the love surrounding him. And I believe that love will continue to carry us forward as we now begin to mourn, remember, and celebrate the life of a man who meant so much to us.
Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers as we try to navigate this enormous loss. Your continued support means more than words can ever say.
With heartfelt thanks and love,
