Estela G. Soliz, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2018 surrounded by her family. Estela was born on December 15, 1929, to Rafael and Ester Garza in Hebbronville (Randado), TX. She married the Love of her Life Salome Soliz Jr. and shared 69 years of a memorable marriage. She loved God and her family, including siblings, nieces and nephews. Her rich faith was demonstrated by the special ways she served her Heavenly Father. Her parents were a great influence in her life and taught her that God always comes first. Living a very humble life and notably putting others first defined part of her admirable character. She had a huge heart and drew people to her with ease and warm manner. Estela was a lifetime parishioner of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Corpus Christi, Texas. She served as a devoted member of the Guadalupanas and Cursillistas for approximately 50 years. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. As a strong advocate for higher education, she instilled in her children and grandchildren a profound desire for academic success.
Estela is preceded in death by parents, Rafael and Ester Garza, her husband, Salome Soliz Jr. and her son, Salome Soliz III. She is survived by her children: Mary Esther (Hubert) Garza, Felix (Mary Lou) Soliz, Doralisa (Jesse) Reyna, David Soliz, Ruben Soliz, all from Corpus Christi, TX. and Samuel (Miriam Gonzalez) Soliz, Sugarland, TX. Grandchildren: Lisa (Andy) Nelson, Shawn( Kathy) Gusman, Austin, TX., Kimberly Soliz, Lisa (Marc) Cervantes, Greg (Jennifer) Soliz, Jacob Soliz , Bert (Kayla) Garza, Jacque Soliz, David Garza, San Antonio, TX., Monica Soliz, Ryan Soliz, and Megan Soliz, Sugarland, TX. Great Grandchildren: Delaney Garza, Vaughn Garza, Kailyn Nelson, Morgan Nelson, Kaleb Wright, Greg Soliz II, Alexis Soliz, Alissa Cervantes, Ella Cervantes, Noah Cervantes, Mia Gusman, Jordan Soliz, Gabriella Soliz and Jayri Soliz. Also, numerous nieces and nephews who dearly loved her. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel - Memorial Holly, 3442 Holy Rd., Corpus Christi, TX. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 24, 2018 at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 540 Hiawatha, Corpus Christi, TX. Interment will follow at the New Hebbronville Cemetery in Hebbronville, TX. Pall Bearers will be her grandsons, Shawn Gusman, Greg Soliz, Sr., Ryan Soliz, Bert Garza, David Garza, and great grandson Greg Soliz, II. Honorary Pall Bearers will be her great grandsons Noah Cervantes and Kaleb Wright. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to the nurses and staff of The Palms Nursing Center. And, a special thanks to her roommate Isabel Duron for her Love and Concern.
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