Alvaro "Chale" Soliz

Alvaro was not only a great husband, but a loving father, son, brother and grandfather. He loved his family like no other. He was an avid hunter of nature and adored spending his time outdoors at his little ranch, Frijolio, with his family. He was a great person, who loved to talk and socialize with the people around him. He always found a way to make conversation. Chale worked for countless years in the oilfield, serving 35 years as a pulley machine operator for McRae Well Service, 15 years as a gauger for Venus Patrol and 14 years as a security gate guard for Conoco Phillips. He was a hard working man with a huge heart of gold. He will be dearly missed by those who loved him and knew him.

Alvaro is preceded in death by his parents, Juan Soliz and Antonia Cantu; his brothers, Artiz Soliz, Alonzo Soliz and Juan Felipe Soliz; his sister, Arcellia Soliz Morales and grandson, Rodemiro Ruiz, Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, whom he married June 4, 1949, Olivia Lopez Soliz of Hebbronville; his children, Juan Alvaro Soliz (Sandra) of Hebbronville, Jose Luis Soliz of Hebbronville, Gracia Alicia Ruiz (Rodemiro) of Kingsville, Texas, Dora Eliza Contreras (Gilbert) of Hebbronville, David Homero Soliz (Olivia) of Alice, Texas, Carlos Antonio Soliz and Samuel Jaime Soliz both of Hebbronville; his brother, Anibal Soliz (Vicky) of Corpus Christi, Texas; his sister, Rosa Perez (Leonardo, Jr.) of Hebbronville; 17 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Cori Contreras, Roland Soliz, Randy Soliz, Juanito Soliz, Jimmy Soliz, Omar Ruiz, Estevan Ruiz, Chris Contreras, Adam Contreras, Sammy Soliz, Jr., David Soliz, Jr., Eddie Joe Soliz and Bobby Joe Soliz.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Elizabeth Contreras, Ruby Soliz Trevino, Kimberly Soliz Perez and Jeneya Soliz.

Holy rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April, 17, 2015 at Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams in Hebbronville with visitation starting at 4:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April, 18, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hebbronville.

Interment will follow at the Greenhill Cemetery in Jim Hogg County.