Abdiel C Solis

He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Manuel and Margarita Solis, mother-in-law Theodora Vasquez, sister Olga Solis, brother Osias Solis, aunt Dora Costilla, and sister-in-law Gloria Solis.

As a young man, he helped his dad with farming at the family ranch including learning how to drive a John Deere tractor at the age of 14. He married the love of his life, Virginia Solis, at the age of 21. He then chose to leave the family ranch at the age of 22 and became a truck driver at Bruce’s Pies, where he was employed for over 42 years and drove over 5.2 million miles.

Some of his hobbies included going to the Batter-Up Batting Cages with his friends, playing washers with his Barbershop buddies on East 1st Street, cruising in his 1957 Tiffany Blue Chevy, and watching fastpitch/softball games at Pan Am field. Above all, he was a spiritual man and faithful tither until the end. Throughout his life, he was involved in many church activities, including playing the saxophone and bass during church services.

He will be remembered for his teasing jokes, his entertaining stories, his birthday song, his unfailing work ethic, his contagious smile, and his willingness to help anyone during their time of need, but most of all he will be remembered for his love for the Lord and his family.

Abdiel is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 65 years, Virginia V. Solis of Austin, Texas. Devoted Father to Yolanda Romo (George), Joe Solis (Susie), Lisa Samaniego (Rick), Sylvia Hall (Kerry). Loving Grandfather to Grandchildren: Jennifer Magallanez (David), George Romo, Jr. (Stacey), Joey, Jeremy, Joshua Solis, Camry Samaniego, Sierra Gierisch (John), Kathryn Lucci (Christopher), Emily, and Caleb Hall. Adoring Great Grandfather (Welito) to Alyssa, Olivia, Selena, Lacey, Caden, Zac, and Dreessen. Surviving sisters Ludim Campos, Noemi Solis, brother Rev. Manuel Solis Jr., and many brothers-in-law and, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

A visitation for Abdiel will be held on Monday, January 10, 2022, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a Celebration Service starting at 7:00 PM, at Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704. Going Home Celebration will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home & Cemetery, 14501 N Interstate Hwy 35, Pflugerville Texas.

Due to the pandemic and out of an abundance of caution; the family is requiring everyone in attendance to wear a face mask and to maintain social distancing. To ensure the safety of others, if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms the family asks that you not attend. For those that cannot attend, the service will be live streamed. You can also share a memory or reach out to the family virtually.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Pastor Josue Sanchez, Bobby Vasquez and our parents’ neighbors Manuel and Lupe Carrillo, Joey and Stephanie Williams, Peter and Carol Sajovich and Christina Hoffman.

Pallbearers: George Romo Jr., Joe Solis Jr., Jeremy Solis, Joshua Solis, Caleb Hall, David Magallanez, and John Gierisch.

Honorary Pallbearers: Zac Romo and Dreessen Gierisch

The family requests you practicing social distancing and wear a mask at all times while attending the

services.