Mollie G. Solorza
(1939 - 2019)
Obituary
Mollie G. Solorza was born July 24,
1939, in Newton. Our beloved mother, wife, grandmother,
great-grandmother and sister went home to her Father in heaven on
Sept. 17, 2019, surrounded by her devoted family.
She was born to Epigmenio "EJ"
and Angela Gomez, and resided in Newton until she met and married
Carlos Victor Solorza in 1960. Together, they moved to Los Angeles.
Their 59-year marriage resulted in four children, eight grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren.
Mollie spent 59 years as a resident of
Whittier, California, and worked as a secretary for the Union Pacific
Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad.
Mollie loved to spend time with her
dear friends, family and especially all of her grandchildren, making
costumes, cooking, doing puzzles and sewing, as well as attending
their softball and baseball games. In retirement, she and her husband
Carlos travelled to many different countries all over the world where
they made special memories together. Mollie was very active at St.
Bruno's church, volunteering for many church activities.
Mollie and Carlos made many trips back
to Kansas and more recently to Idaho, North Dakota and Minnesota to
spend time with family.
She is survived by her husband, Carlos;
children: Carlos Jr. (Terri), Angela (Kurt), Linda and Laura (Roy);
and sisters, Rachel Tejeda, Josephine Sandoval and Angie Odefey.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; brother, Carlos Gomez; and sister, Josephina Gomez.
A Rosary / Vigil was held at 7 p.m.
Oct. 3, 2019, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4, 2019,
at St Bruno's Catholic Church in Whittier, California. A Celebration
of Life was held at the La Habra City Hall following the funeral
service.
