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Roger Solis Obituary
Roger Samuel Solis, 66, passed away in San Antonio, where he was born and raised and became involved in the arts community. He leaves behind two adult children, Natalie Solis of Dallas and Xavier Solis of Murfreesboro, TN. He is also survived by his parents, Victor and Olga Solis, as well as his sister, Belinda Trevino, and her husband Jack; and brothers, Mario Rene and Victor D. Solis and their wives, Kathy and Emma respectively. He was preceded in death in 2009 by his sister Jacqueline Solis. Roger graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1967 and loved Loma Park, the neighborhood where he grew up. He kept in touch with many of his childhood friends into adulthood. Loma Park is where he met his best friend of nearly 60 years, Bill Sanchez, who remained his confidant and became his business partner. Roger and Bill were passionate about their business Samuel Adolfo Garden Design and Renovation. Author Sandra Cisneros was their main client and close friend. Roger was an intellectual, a true original with panache and loved by all. He is dearly missed.
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October 12, 2023
SURE DO MISS YOU, ROGELIO. HOPE YOU GUYS ARE HAVING FUN. BET YOU GUYS ARE LAUGHING AT ALL OF US.
YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED.
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October 12, 2022
AY, COMO HACES FALTA, ROGELIO!!!!
MISSING YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY.
Shawn
October 14, 2021
You are missed my friend
Gil Dominguez
September 5, 2016
I realize I'm doing this about a year later but I didn't know Roger had passed away. I knew Roger from Loma Park Elementary and then was in a couple of classes with in at JFK. We graduated the same year,1967. We weren't really friends but I admired Roger. He was a very bright guy. I remember him in school as being very intelligent and very intense. His brother Victor was a year behind us. Victor later went on to become a reporter and correspondent with network news. I wish Roger and I could've become friends but we always walked in different circles. Rest in peace.
Robert Garcia
November 16, 2015
Our condolenses to your entire famil. God bless you all,
Robert & Bertha Garcia Woley & Plainview
C Guerrero
October 28, 2015
My deepest condolences to his family.
October 23, 2015
So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. May God comfort his family and friends.
Gilder McCarroll
(Carnaval de San Anto 1993--96)
Victoria Posada Foreman
October 23, 2015
Solis Families,
My deepest sympathy. My love and thoughts are always with you. He is always with you, in your heart and memories. He is watching over you always.
Roger was a dear friend since first grade. Have so many wonderful memories of him and he is always in my heart. As we grew up together from the age of 6 to adulthood, we would always run into each other. You were and always will be a 'great friend' and someday we will see each other again.
You touched many lives. Will miss you smile and your humor. Luv ya my friend.
Always, Vicky
The Guerreros
October 22, 2015
Our prayers are with the family.
Terry Ybanez
October 21, 2015
Querido amigo, I will miss dancing with you. I know you will continue dancing and planting gardens in heaven.
Roy Ayala
October 21, 2015
Roger, it was great knowing and being with you when I was designing costumes with you guys. There was never a dull moment with you especially when we had the studio parties as we all danced the night away. We will miss you very much.
Ezra Yarvi
October 21, 2015
Roger, I always admired you and thought that I would go before you. Your smile, your sense of humor, your positiveness. You will be remembered and missed for a long time.
anet
October 20, 2015
You were the best dance partner
Dolores Guzman-Farias
October 20, 2015
I did not know Mr. Solis personally but I met him many years ago at a Fiesta event. He left a lasting impression and was a delight to speak with. My condolences go out to his entire family. Take comfort in knowing that you will see him again in heaven. God Bless each of you as you grieve the loss of your precious Roger.
"Viva Botanica" - 1993
George Cisneros
October 20, 2015
Roger, we will miss you, your smiles, your insight, your upbeat spin on Life. Thank you for the many years of friendship, dancing and leadership as part of URBAN-15. Your valuable wisdom during recent years has kept our spirits in motion. We will go forth with optimism and grace; we, as you did, will cultivate beauty on the planet....all your friends at URBAN-15
Phillip Zamora
October 19, 2015
My condolences to the Solis Family he will be missed but always remembered God Bless
Jesus Burch
October 19, 2015
My deepest condolences to all the family. I also grow up in Loma Park and knew Roger.
Cindy Davila Villarreal
October 18, 2015
May the Solis Family please accept condolences from the Davila Family 36th street. We all grew up together in our beloved Loma Park. Many great memories for us to cherish. May Roger rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Jerry Martinez
October 18, 2015
Deepest Condolences to Roger's entire family, God Bless. Jerry Martinez.
October 18, 2015
Roger you will be missed
Joan Frederick
October 18, 2015
Roger was a PRINCE. A quiet man, humble and supportive to all he met, but he was also fun-loving and very intelligent, plus a GREAT DANCER! He leaves a big hole in all our hearts, but many happy memories, too. Vaya Con Dios, Roger!
Tony and Sondra Klamm
October 18, 2015
It is with great sadness that we send our deepest condolences to the entire Solis family during this most difficult time. Un gran abrazo to his dear mother and may you all be surrounded by peace and love. We treasured Roger from the instant we met him and every moment with him was a joyous occasion we carry deep in our hearts. You are all in our thoughts and prayers now and always.
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