RALPH SOLIS Obituary

Name: Visitation for RALPH SOLIS
Start: 2020-07-21T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-07-22T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Mission Park Funeral Chapels South, Cemeteries & Crematories

Ralph Solis, age 73, of San Antonio, TX, passed away at home on July 05, 2020 after an almost two year battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Dorothy Solis, parents Belen & Clara Solis, and four siblings. He is survived by his sons Ralphie Solis, Roland Solis, daughter Crystal Solis (Nuno), grandsons Roman, Ryan, Roland Jr., Damian, Ronan, granddaughters Kaylee, Angelina, Mariah, Ariana, Zaynah, and five great grandchildren. He leaves behind his brother Richard Solis and sisters Carmen Couch, Yolanda Gonzalez, and Elsa Sixtos. Ralph was a hardworking provider and an HEB retiree of 42 years. He was best known for his singing, guitar playing, and admiration for music. He enjoyed being a food connoisseur and cherished his memories of his travels to the Caribbean, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 5:00 to 9:00 with the rosary to be recited at 7pm.

Funeral mass will be celebrated July 22, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, procession leaving the funeral home at 9:30. Both services will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Interment to follow at Mission Burial Park South.

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Published by Express-News on Jul. 19, 2020.

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Albert Salgado

July 14, 2025

To my friend Ralph
The guys from La Botica haven't forgotten you
You have some good friends join you in Haven
Mr Henry Boone and Mr Arturo Salas

Albert Salgado

July 20, 2020

Rest in peace Ralph. It was a pleasure knowing Ralph for so many years. We put down alot of beers at La Botica. Ralph was a very respected man and never did I hear him talk bad about anyone or say any cuss words. Ralph would talk about his wife Dorothy and how he missed her and wanted to be his her. We will miss you Ralph. Once a Vok always a Vok.

Joe Garza

July 20, 2020

I had privilege of meeting Ralph 40yrs ago while working at HEB, back then when I use to drink a few cold ones after work. It was at the famous Texaco on Rittiman Rd. where HEB partners would congregate after a hard days work. Ralph was always so calm,so relax and I would often ask him if he ever had any worries?He was cool ,down to earth and let nothing bother him. Very respectful,never cussed in front of me,drank his 2 - three beers and head home..I am a Deacon now,left HEB 24yrs ago .But I just came across the obit and I wanted to share this with the family .May the our Lord Jesus Christ strenghten you during this time.My condolences to the family.

Coach Rod

July 19, 2020

My condolences and prayers for the entire family. God bless.

richard solis

July 19, 2020

Ralph was my brother. He was a year and half older. It is with this brother that I spent most of my childhood days all the way up to high school. We were children of migrant workers. We were able to learn English way before our counterparts in the Westside. We live in a one room on 717 S. Brazos next to Lanier High School. We were 10 to a bed and were warm from the coldest nights. My father work on the streets repair pipes for different construction companies. His work depend on the weather. With 10 people to feed, the times were hard but we were rich because we had our mom and dad. We live in neighborhood known affectionately as El Quinto Patio. The children from the courts were discouraged from playing with us because we were real poor. We also had no indoor plumbing.
This is why Ralph never missed school and had perfect attandance from 1st to 12th grade. Ralph was real involved in academics, athletics and social organization. As a sophomore at Lanier, he was class president. As a junior he was Student Council president and an officer in ROTC. He became Senior Class president for 1965.
Ralph was a rare speedster in the Hispanic community and in athletics at that time. He was on the football team all three years receiving all district honors in football as a running back. Ralph was entered in 100 yard dash in 1964 in the Alamo Heights meet that featured Clyde Glosson, Ural White, Thomas Hopkins, and Warren McVea. Ralph placed fifth with a time of 10.1. A fast times for hispanics at that time. Ralph also ran an open 440 time of 48.6 which is very respectful even now. In 1964 district meet, Breckenridge and Edgewood were battling for district champion ship. If Breckenridge won the mile rely, they would win the district championship. If they came in second, Edgewood would win. Ralph had already lost to the great Elmo Washington in 440 event. So in the final lap Breckenridge was in first. Ralph got the baton and caught Elmo Washington and finished in front. A feat seldom seen accomplished by hispanics. Edgewood won and the kids from Edgewood embraced Ralph and picked him up.
He currently holds the 220 and 440 records at Lanier High School. His mile relay team ran a than record 3:21.3 for our district.
Ralph was a finalist for Optimist teen of San Antonio. He was also a very good impromptu speaker. He was given the opportunity to attend North Texas State college. This had to take a backseat to his responsibility as a father and husband.
I am very proud of my brother for all that he accomplished. He was a great brother to all of us but a great father to his children. He longed to be with his beloved wife Dorothy. He would tell me that he wanted to go with his wife. I believe that the Lord granted his wish. Lord take care of all of us during these times. Till we meet again when we all walk into paradise. Love you Ralph Solis affectionately called Felo or Pinto.

Homer Flores

July 19, 2020

My condolences to the Solis Family. Ralph was an awesome loyal and respected friend . I feel very privileged to have know him . We shared many good times together sharing the same passion- Family and Music . May the lord give solace to the family as they pass thru difficult times ahead .

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