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1937
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2019
Seferino Solis Obituary
Seferino "Chepe" Solis, entered eternal rest February 26, 2019 at the age of 81. He was born September 11, 1937 in San Antonio, Texas. He is reunited in heaven with his father Belen, mother Clara, brothers Beto, Louis Solis and Sister Anna Guerrero. He is loved and will be greatly missed by his wife of 50 years Mary Lou Solis; children Rick (Eloisa), Gilbert (Lori), Bobby (Sheila), Mark, Ruben (Joann), John (Amy), brothers Ralph, Richard, sisters Carmen, Yolanda, Elsa, sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-great grand children, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Chepe was a well-respected musician who performed, toured, and recorded with numerous Mexican, Tejano, and Country Western stars. He was the recipient of numerous awards to include Pura Vida, Lo Mejor de Lo Nuestro, and Alegria awards along with Grammy credits for major artist recordings. Chepe performed for major political figures such as President Richard Nixon, President George H W. Bush, and Senator Hilary Clinton as well as represented Hemisfair 68 at the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Chepe was a main stay at Mi Tierra Restaurant for over 60 years where major artist came looking for his one of a kind guitar playing.
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Memories and Condolences
for Seferino Solis
Loca
July 19, 2025
I love you and I miss you every single day, grandpa
Irene Elizondo
October 22, 2020
My husband, Paul Elizondo, first introduced me to Chepe Solis in 1962. Paul took Chepe's Trio to serenade me late one night.. and many serenades until Paul and I married in 1964.
We loved Chepe.
Joe
April 6, 2020
Thank you Chepe! He appeared and performed on my radio program one morning (KDIL, 106.7FM - the Armadillo). He was tremendous! Prayers to the family.
Jennifer Solis Martin
March 10, 2019
Thank you for being the best grandpa I could have ever asked for. Thank you for loving me and never judging, never criticizing, never doubting or ever ever being upset at me. You gave me real love and I will miss you every.single.day. You will always mean everything to me. I look forward to the day that we are reunited in heaven. I love you so much! My life will always be more special because you were apart of it.
Luis Benavides
March 3, 2019
Chepe Thank you for all of the great Mariachi music you played for us and others. I always felt at home at which ever place you showed up at to sing. One more request - pray for those of us who are still here on earth that we can join OUR LORD IN HEAVEN. Thank you Chepe!
Steve Romo
March 2, 2019
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all grieving hearts. Rest in Peace Chepe.
March 2, 2019
My condolences to Mary lou and family. God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Love always
POM
March 1, 2019
Won't be the same at Mi Tierra without seeing him. Thanks for all the alegria.
A.Lerma Stickelbault
Hondo and Diana
March 1, 2019
To Mary Lou and The Solis Family;
Our deep heartfelt condolences to each family member who mirrored this humble, kind, rooted San Antonio ICON Man with our intangible cultural heritage. We would like to believe, he was a son of one of the folk musical styles we grew up with called, "Mariachi"....
Ms. Mary Lou, if you will allow us to share one of the many life long memories we hold close as many San Antonians and around the world experienced with Don "Chepe" as we are second generation of our time, who gave his all during the scope of our lives, with our family events from serenading our Parents Birthdays, Quinceaneras, Weddings and even at our Family Funerals, never hesitating to express the style of our Mexican cultural to the occasion.
As his Obituary states, he was and remains a main stay of another ICON, Mi Tierra, who we knew could be found and engage in a gig, if you will for a future performance and or family event.
Thank you, "Don CHEPE" for the love of music poured over us in reminding us of where we come from and what our roots stand for.
Now, Don Chepe, May you rest in peace and as you come into the heavenly kingdom, please perform and play a few songs to our family there with you.
May each of you find comfort and peace during your tremendous loss until you all unite.
elsa sixtos
March 1, 2019
Brother you went away so suddenly No Time to Say Goodbye brothers can't be parted Precious Memories never die I will always hold you in my ❤ love you always your sisterElsa Sixtos
A. Lerma Stickelbault
March 1, 2019
He's the reason I went to Mi Tierra. May he rest in eternal peace. Peace and love to the survivors.
ALS
val cronk
March 1, 2019
the best ever.so sorry for your loss.
val cronk
March 1, 2019
so sorry for your loss.he was a great musician. the best.
Amy Villarreal
March 1, 2019
My condolences to the family of Mr. Solis. My family used to have Chepe come and play at family events and the trio even played for my grandfather's funeral. He will be missed.
-Trevino, Martinez, & Villarreal Family
Familia de Maximiliano Alfaro
March 1, 2019
Estimado Don Chepe!Apenas puedo creer que nunca mas lo veremos alegre y cantando.Nuestras cenas seran mas serias sin su lindo sonido. Siempre lo buscare en su rinconcito. Seguramente Ud. estara alli acompañando y observando sus queridos compañeros.Hoy recordamos sus lindos padres y Beto, que tambien hace mucha falta.Nuestro mas sentido pesame a su esposa y hijos. Siempre en mi corazon con los mas lindos recuerdos. GRACIAS POR LA ALEGRIA.
LORENZO CONTRERAS
March 1, 2019
El mejor musico con la guitarra!! Yo se que vas a seguir tocando y cantando por Dios in el cielo! Gracias por muchos, muchos anos de amistad y musica tremendo!!
Con tanto respeto y sentimientos,
Lorenzo Contreras
Dept. del Sherife del Condado do Bexar
Fausto Menchaca
March 1, 2019
He will be missed at " Mi Tierra". One of the best, if not the best requintista.
Will be missed. My condolenses to all the family & friends.
Fausto Menchaca
March 1, 2019
One of the best,if not the best requintista in my time. He was "Mi Tierra"'s best musician.
May the lord give you peace & comfort through your sorrow. Fausto A. Menchaca Jr.
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