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Gloria Solano Obituary

Gloria Henneberger (Solano)

March 28, 1945 - January 21, 2026

Gloria Henneberger, age 80, of Santa Maria, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026. A lifelong resident, she dedicated 38 years of service to Allan Hancock College. She is survived by her husband, Hector Henneberger; son, Darrell Henneberger-Votta ; grandchildren Devon and Serina Votta; greatgrandson Roman Votta, brothers Richard and Robert (Bob) Solano; and several nieces and nephews.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Mary Solano.

A funeral Mass will be held Friday, February 6, at 9:30 AM at St. Marys Catholic Church, Santa Maria. Interment will follow at the Santa Maria Cemetery. A reception in Glorias honor will be held afterward at Maramonte Park Hall, 620 East Sunrise Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Santa Maria Times on Feb. 4, 2026.

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