Noel H. Solis

Noel H. Solis, 72, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Noel Solis was a Vietnam Veteran and served his country proudly in the Knights of the Air 114th Aviation Company where he was awarded the Air Medal for his achievement while engaged in aerial combat support of ground forces. He actively participated as a crew member of an Army Aircraft in at least twentyfive combat and aerial missions.
He was born in Donna, Texas on January 1, 1939. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leopoldo and Manuela Solis two sisters, Catalina and Argentina Solis and his beloved wife of 41 years, Virginia L. Solis.

He is survived by his son, Noel H. Solis II Mary, his daughter, Carol Solis Garza Arnulfo his son, David A. Solis and his only grandson, Noel H. Solis III brothers, Leopoldo Solis Corina of Harlingen, Texas, Carlos Solis Bea of Mission, Texas, David Solis Mary Helen of Iowa sisters, Alicia Diaz Roberto of San Benito, Texas, Mitzi Cestero of Sugarland, Texas, Karen Martinez of Harlingen, Texas and his godchildren, Victoria Yvette and Aaron Rodriguez as well as numerous nephews and nieces.
Noel retired from Los Fresnos CISD where he was a teacher and a coach. He served a total of 36 years in the field of education. He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2011 with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. in the DarlingMouser Funeral Home Chapel.
Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.
Pallbearers are Rudy Diaz, Rolando Diaz, Fred Salinas, Mike Ortiz, Edward Anderson, and John Anderson.
Honorary Pallbearers are Arnoldo Farias, Ken Ogera, and Jesse Band.

Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, July 22, 2011
1 p.m. 9 p.m.

Service

Rosary

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Friday, July 22, 2011
7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Resurrection

St. Joseph Catholic Church
555 W. St Francis
Brownsville, TX  78520
Saturday, July 23, 2011
10 a.m.

Cemetery

Buena Vista Burial Park
5 McDavitt Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78521