Betty Solis

April 19, 1949 - April 10, 2016

Betty Solis, 66, of Missouri City passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016. She was born on April 19, 1949 in Havana, Cuba to parents, Octavio Montero and Delia Linares Montero. Betty came to the United States on January13, 1969; a date in time that she would never forget, and soon after met the love of her life and soul mate, Oscar Solis. Betty and Oscar had been married since 1975. Knowing the struggles of coming to a new country from Cuba, Betty helped sponsor many Cuban immigrants coming to the United States with acclimating to this country; often offering them a place to stay in her own home until finding them places to live. Betty was an Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant and worked in the industry as a Contact Lens Technician and an Optician. She loved various styles of dancing and was a Professional Flamenco Dancer. She was a great mother and grandmother and loved dancing, shopping and all of God’s animal creatures. She had a passion for helping others and will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Octavio and Delia Linares Montero. Betty is survived by her loving husband, Oscar Solis; son, Johannes Sancerni and his wife Brandilina; grandchildren, Paige Mosquella and husband Rolo, Skye “Cielito” Sancerni and Johannes “Ito” Sancerni and many other family members and friends. The family will gather to celebrate Betty’s life on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Hardin Family Funeral Home in Houston. A time of viewing and visitation will begin at 10 o’clock in the morning until service time at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Interment will follow services at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston.