Jorge Humberto Solis, age 74, passed away peacefully at home December 27, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Josefina Chacon Solis, his father, Benito Solis Rodrigues, and his step-brother, Jose Luis Fabela. 

Jorge was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico.  His mother and six brothers moved to Del Rio, Texas, when the youngest brothers were in elementary school. Jorge worked from a young age in various labor positions including migrant work in California.  Jorge performed seasonal labor in the California canaries and picked produce on the local farms.

 Jorge eventually secured a position with General Motors on the assembly line in Freemont, California, and worked there until the plant shutdown in 1983.  In that same year, Jorge and his family relocated to Kansas City, Missouri, where he continued his work at GM at the Fairfax plant until his retirement.  When he retired, he had accumulated 39 years of service with GM.

With fondness, we will all remember the many Sundays Jorge was in the backyard at the barbeque grilling for the whole family.  We will cherish the memory of his constant smile, his wonderful sense of humor and his dedication to his family.  He lovingly helped raise his two grandchildren, both of whom he adored.

Jorge is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Leonor, sons Jorge Solis Jr., Michael Solis and his wife, Mary Solis, and grandchildren, Antonio and Christian Solis, and daughter, Maria Solis DeNoon and her husband, Paul DeNoon of Kansas City, Missouri.   In addition, Jorge is survived by his brothers and their spouses: Benito and Maria Dolores Solis of San Antonio, Texas, Francisco (Jorge’s twin brother) and Maria Antoinette Solis of El Mirage, Arizona, Juan Manuel and Maria Solis of McAllen, Texas, Jaime Arturo and Constance (Connie) Solis of Del Rio, Texas, and Juan Jesus and Linda Solis of Spring Branch, Texas. Also included is Jorge’s sister-in-law, Delores Fabela of Del Rio, Texas.

 Jorge will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

 Due to the current pandemic, services will not be schedule at this time and will be determined at a later date.

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