Guadalupe A. Solomon, 93, of Brownsville, Texas, entered the gates of heaven peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1932, to Maria G. Alaniz and Octaviano Alaniz.
She was the eldest of her siblings: Octaviano Alaniz, Alfredo Alaniz, Oralia Meza, Antonio Alaniz, and Bertha Lopez, all of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother, George Alaniz, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was married to Joseph Solomon, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by her five children: Mary Ellen Garnett (Leonard Tolbert), Jimie J. Solomon, Gary A. Solomon (Hilma), Harry Solomon, and Emily M. Mathers (Neal).
She is also survived by her grandchildren (8) and great-grandchildren (11).
She was a woman of strong character and deep faith. She was known for her independence and routines, enjoying her daily outings to the grocery store, time spent at church, and caring for her home. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church and later continued her spiritual journey at Church of the Good Shepherd, now known as Good Shepherd Community Church (GSCC).
She was devoted to God and found comfort in prayer, often praying daily for her children and family. She loved each of her family members deeply and lifted them in prayer throughout her life.
She expressed her love in her own genuine ways, most notably through cooking and baking. She especially enjoyed baking cakes and sharing them with others, whether with family, friends, or those she encountered in her everyday life. Those who knew her also remember her for her wit and strong presence.
She leaves behind a legacy of faith, strength, and enduring love.
Honored to serve as pallbearers are Jimie J. Solomon, Harry Solomon, Jonathan Garnett,Samuel Hernandez, Javier Lozano, and
Gilbert Lopez.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, with a Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521. Followed by a procession to the Burial in Buena Vista Burial Park, 5 Mcdavitt Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521
The family would like to extend a special and heartfelt thank you to her caregiver, Maria Esmeralda Puente, whose love, patience, and dedication over the past two years brought comfort and care during a very important time in her life. She was by her side daily, Monday through Saturday, and remained with her until the very last day. Our mother grew very fond of her and looked forward to her being there. Esmeralda was a blessing to her, praying with her and bringing her comfort.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, love, and support during this time.
