Gloria Estela Solis Martin

September 7, 1938 – October 25, 2026

Gloria Estela Solís Martín, 88, a lifelong resident of the El Paso area, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Gloria was born on September 7, 1938, in Canutillo, Texas, to Jesús and Candelaria Martín. She graduated from El Paso Tech and dedicated more than 40 years of service to the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss.

Gloria was married to her beloved husband, Rafael Solis, for nearly 44 years until his passing. Together, they raised five children: Rebecca, Ramiro, Laura, Rafael Jr., and Monica.

She was a loving mother and grandmother and was blessed with six grandchildren: Santina, Sasha, Lexi, Sophia, Nova, and Soren.

Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rafael Solis, and her brothers, Alfonso and Florencio Martin. She is survived by her five children; six grandchildren; her brother, Ricardo Martin and his wife, Rosa; her sister, Celia Miranda and her husband, Genaro; and many other family members and loved ones who will miss her dearly.

Gloria will be remembered for her strength, dedication, and unwavering love for her family. She took great pride in her children and grandchildren and cherished the time they spent together. Her kindness, wisdom, and loving presence touched the lives of everyone who knew her, and her memory will remain in the hearts of her family and friends forever.

The family would like to thank everyone who supported Gloria throughout her life and offered love, prayers, and comfort to the family. Her legacy of love, service, and devotion will continue through the generations she leaves behind.

Funeral Services

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Viewing: 4:00–8:00 p.m.

Rosary: 6:00 p.m.

Sunset Funeral Home – East

750 N. Carolina Dr.

El Paso, Texas 79915

Friday, November 6, 2026

Funeral Mass: Time to be determined

San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church

503 Hunter Dr.

El Paso, Texas 79915

Interment will follow at:

Mt. Carmel Cemetery

401 S. Zaragoza Rd.

El Paso, Texas 79907