Virginia Solis-Avila
(1937 - 2020)
Obituary
Virginia Solis-Avila, 82, loving wife,
mother, grandmother and friend, was called to heaven on Jan. 20,
2020, at Rolling Hills Health and Rehab Center in Wichita.
She was born July 2, 1937, in Cassody,
to Joe and Marcelin Solis. She married Jose Julio Avila on April 17,
2001, in Wichita.
Virginia attended Bethel College in
North Newton, where she earned her bachelor's degree. She later
obtained her MBA in education at Emporia State. She was an educator
for 35 years and retired as a special education P.E. teacher.
Virginia spent many hours volunteering for the Special Olympics.
She is best remembered for her love of
Mexican music, dancing, cooking and her love for her grandchildren.
Virginia is survived by her two
daughters, Marissa Marfield (Jason) of Leavenworth and Angie Muci
(Kayla Dyck) of Wichita; son, John Muci (Krystal) of Wichita;
brothers, Joe Solis and Gilbert Solis (Gloria); and six
grandchildren: Nathaniel Muci, Jon Muci, Jessica Muci, Averic
Marfield, Acalia Marfield and Lillian Muci.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; her son, Frank Muci; and sister-in-law, Gina Solis.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at
10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic
Church in Newton. Interment will follow at Saint Mary's Catholic
Cemetery in Newton.
