Eusebio Solis, Sr., age 89 of Battle Creek, formerly of Albion, passed away on June 17, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born May 8, 1929 in San Benito, TX to Leonardo Solis and Hortencia (Jaso) Solis. He married Julia Rivera in Sept. 1947 and she preceded him in death.
Eusebio served his country by joining the Army and serving in the Korean War where he received a purple heart. He was employed at Corning Glass for several years until they closed. He painted professionally for many years with a local company. He was a hardworking man who took care of his family.
Eusebio is survived by his children, Olivia Generi (Ricardo); Eusebio Solis, Jr.; Roberto Solis; Irene Solis; Benito Solis; Melinda Solis (deceased) and Lionel Solis. He has 27 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren, and 3, 5th generation great great grandchildren; sisters, Veronica Higginbotham and Hortencia (Lena) Maza; brother, Efrain Solis.
Eusebio was preceeded in death by his parents; wife Julia; daughter Melinda; brothers, Oscar, Abelardo, Amado & Francisco Solis.
Paul bearers will be:
Leonardo Garza II, Casey Solis, Benito Solis, Joaquin Solis, Anthony Solis, Jacinto Avendaño (Antonio Carrillo), (Adislao Garza-Mancio)
Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, June 20 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, MI and again on Friday, June 22, 2018 from 9:00am until time of
Funeral Mass at 11:00AM at St. John Catholic Church, 1020 Irwin Avenue, Albion, Michigan 49224 with Father Joe Gray officiating. Interment to follow at Albion Memory Garden, Albion, MI.
Memorial donations can be given to the Family to assist with funeral costs.
To leave online messages of condolence for the family, please visit www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com
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