Beatrice Gonzales Soliz

Beatrice (Bea) was born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1948 to Pablo T. Soliz and Geronima G. Soliz. Bea passed away suddenly on May 6, 2024. She graduated from Pan American High School in Kingsville, Texas in 1967 and earned a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Social Work from Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in Denton, Texas in 1971. After graduation, Bea returned to Corpus Christi and attended Corpus Christi State University (CCSU) where she earned a Teaching Certification. She began her teaching career in Taft, Texas with TISD where she taught 6th grade math and 7th grade social studies for 35 years. She retired from teaching in 2009. Bea was preceded in death by Paul Soliz, Jr. (brother and married to Elma Soliz). Dolores Soliz Torres (sister, also passed on May 24, 2024). Surviving siblings Teresa (Terry) Estrada (sister and married to Larry Estrada) who live in C.C, and Ricardo G. Soliz from Austin, Texas. Bea enjoyed traveling, watching the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Cowboys as well as spending time with her family which included 6 nieces, and 2 nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Bea was lighthearted and had a loving personality. She could light up any room with her laughter and playful personality. She will be greatly missed but will live on in our hearts through the many memories. The family will hold a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Trinity Our Savior Lutheran Church at 808 Louisiana Ave. in Corpus Christi followed by a grave side gathering and service at Rose Hill Memorial Cemetery, 2731 Comanche Street at 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Coastal Bend Food Bank in honor of Beatrice Gonzales Soliz.

https://donate.coastalbendfoodbank.org/FCCTX/In%20Honor%20Of%20Beatrice%20&%20Dolores