Petra Solis
Petra Solis, 94, of Texas City passed away at her home on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Texas City. She was born on August 19, 1930 to Antonio and Inez Torres in San Benito, Texas.
Petra was a longtime resident of Texas City and a member of St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. She loved doing puzzles, cooking and gardening, but most of all Petra loved spending time with her family. She was loved by many.
She is preceded in death by her parents, three sons; Roy Solis, Jr., Ricky Solis, Sr., and Albert Solis, Sr., and her brother Leo Torres. Petra is survived by her two daughters; Yolanda Solis and Celeste Solis, her son Tony Solis, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and her four legged friend Rustie.
A special thanks to her caregiver Celia Torres.
A visitation will be on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 10:00am – 11:00am at St. Mary of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church with the funeral service at 11:00am with Father Jim Courville officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock, Texas.
Pallbearers will be David Medina, Jr., Adrian Galicia, JJ Solis, Rick Solis, Jr., Matt Solis, Genaro Herrera and Oscar Vasquez. Honorary Pallbearers are Grayson Galicia, Ronnie Esparza, Jr. and Darion Solis.
Our immediate family knew her as Aunt Pete. I can only guess that one of the younger of us had trouble pronouncing Aunt Petra and I imagine that mom explained that Petra was the female version of Pete. Hence, Aunt Pete. The name stuck and we all referred to her as Aunt Pete, ever since I can remember. She was loved so much by our entire family. She was loving, tender, giving and kind. Each one of her 6 children were the same. We will cherish our memories of her. love you Aunt Pete.
Our Condolences to the Solis family, from The Flores family. Ms.Solis, you left behind a Beautiful legacy! I know your in Paradise, you will definitely be missed. Thank you for your Love and hugs, Rick Flores Sr.
I have had the privilege of knowing you for most of my life. You and your family have faced countless challenges, yet you persevered through every heartbreak with remarkable strength. Watching you navigate those hardships with such grace and resilience was truly inspiring. You were like a second mother to me and I appreciate you more than words can express. I will always remember you and am deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me to handle your most private financial matters. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Solis Family.
Prayers for the Solis family though I never met her my late husband Freddie Solis would tell me stories of Aunt Petra I know she’s in heaven with my husband ❤️ ♥️