Albert Solis Vega Sr., age 78, of Deer Park, Texas passed away at Houston’s St. Luke’s Medical Center Hospital on the warm, beautiful, sunny day of January 7, 2020 at 12:13 pm. Visitation will be held at the Pasadena Funeral Chapel in Pasadena, TX on Thursday January 16, 2020 from 5-8 pm. Rosary will be from 6-7 pm. Funeral service will be held on Friday January 17, 2020 at 2:00 pm at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Deer Park, TX. Service will be conducted by Fr. Reginald Samuels. Burial will be at Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery in Pasadena, TX immediately following mass. After the burial, a reception will be hosted back at St. Hyacinth’s Guyot Hall.
Albert was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Pedro and Irene Vega on April 8, 1941. A good man and a wonderful family man is the recurring theme reiterated when describing Albert. At the age of five he was tagging along with his brother to shine shoes in downtown Corpus Christi and he continued working throughout his life for the benefit of his family. While never a man of financial affluence, he took his monetary accountability serious and always ensured his word and credit were impeccable. His loved ones never lacked for nurture nor the essentials of life. He spent his professional life in wholesale hardware and plumbing supplies and enjoyed mentoring all who cared to learn. A deeply spiritual man, he was gifted with a wonderful voice for song and sang in the church choir all his life. Albert was a charitable man and gave generously of his time, knowledge, and whatever monetary means he could spare. He was never more than a shout away from his children’s activities and participated as a PTO President, a youth sports coach, a school event prop and set builder, a church booth leader, a scout team leader, and far too many others to list here. He opened his heart and residence to several individuals and families over the years who needed a temporary place to stay or a guiding hand along the way. His greatest joy came from the company of family and friends, and of course a good cup of coffee.
Albert is preceded in death by his wife Maria E. Vega; parents Pedro Vega and Irene Solis Vega; two brothers Maximiliano Solis Vega and Marcelino Solis Vega; and one sister Maria Ramona Solis Vega; and one grandchild Amanda Marie Coleman. He is survived by his sister Delfina Hernandez; four sons Albert (Monica) Vega Jr., Christopher Vega, Larry (Cheryl) Vega, and Al (Brenda) Coleman; and one daughter Irene (Alex) Aragon; eleven grandchildren Kristina (Brandon) Gilbeau, Kelly Coleman, Heather (Alexander) Schiller, Ariel (Jesse) Doggendorf, Nathan Vega, Larry C. Vega, Jeremy Vega, Nick Vega, Alyssa Vega, Michael Aragon, Gabby Aragon; six great-grandchildren Zoey and Austin Schiller, Emma and Austin Gilbeau, and Victoria and Robert White.
You gave your word and stood by it. You gave your help and expected no credit. You gave your heart and made things better for so many. You were a good man, valued and loved by all who had the pleasure to honor and know you. While our hearts are heavy, they are lifted knowing that you are soaring in heaven and singing with angels. God bless and Rest in Peace for you are forever loved.
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