Elena Chapa Solis' Obituary
Big Rapids - Elena Chapa Solis, 77, of Big Rapids, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at her residence. She was born August 16, 1936, in La Feria, Texas, the daughter of Ysidra Sanchez and Juan Chapa. For several years, Elena was employed at the Michigan Department of Social Services in Oceana County as a child care worker for the migrant population. Elena was a devoted wife and mother to her children and loving grandmother and great grandmother. She loved playing bingo, shopping, and eating out with her family. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, visiting many states, especially back to Texas to visit her family. On April 11, 1955, Elena married her beloved husband Mike Solis, Jr., who preceded her in death in 2000. She is survived by her children Mike (Tammy) Solis III of Reed City, Marisa (Hugh Roberts) Solis of Fenwick, Mark (Elizabeth) Solis, David (Mary Margaret Montes) Solis, Jesus (Jennifer) Solis, and John (Daphne) Solis, all of Big Rapids; grandchildren Isidra Solis, Mickey (Susannah Hoffman) Solis IV, Ross (Jessica Theis) Solis, Spencer (Miranda Roberts) Solis, Justin (Amber Tift) Solis, Joseph (Brittany Smith) Solis, James Solis, Jacob (Hannah Bennet) Solis, Jack Solis, Tony Sieborn, Ryder, Katelyn, Evan, and Tye Solis; great-grandchildren Marina and Francisco Tift; her brother Jesus (Gracie) Chapa of Texas; her sister-in-law Angela Green of Sparta; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her step-father Guadalupe Sanchez, and her brother Santos Chapa. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2013, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Pastor Kathy Caderette officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Big Rapids. Memorial contributions for Save the Children Fund may be left at the funeral home, where Elena's family will greet friends on Friday from 11:30 a.m. until time of services.
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