Ed Soliz Jr.
December 5, 1946 - May 10, 2023
Eralio (Ed, Eddie) Soliz Jr. age 76 passed away May 10, 2023. Born December 05, 1946, to Eralio (Ed) Soliz Sr. and Emma (Juanita) Soliz. Married Charlene Bittle on March 26, 1977, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ed was a Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer by profession for over 45 years. He served in the U.S. Airforce between 1966 and 1972. He also served in the Vietnam War. When he was younger, he was a great skier, loved to fish in Alaska, was an avid racquetball and squash player, and enjoyed playing the piano and guitar. He loved to cook and was great at it. Gardening was also a passion of his. He was very proud of his tomatoes. Since his retirement he was building a model Cutty Sark ship, and loved to paint and draw with his daughters.
Ed had the biggest heart and cared deeply for those he loved. He would do anything to help people. He was a son, father, brother, uncle and a friend.
Ed is survived by his wife Charlene Soliz, his two daughters Starr Soliz, Sarah Soliz and her partner Lewis Yeo, his sister Violet Monsen, and brother Victor Soliz. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law John Monsen.
The family would like to extend gratitude to the Utah Cancer Specialists, Intermountain Hospice, and Intermountain Shock Trauma ICU.
A graveside service will be on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11 AM at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1702 East 10600 South, Sandy.
In Loving Memory
I always enjoy my visits with Uncle Ed, he always made me laugh!! What a teaser he was, I loved that about him!! The last time we together spent at Kassy's was realy fun and I will treasure that time and memory together ❤️ My deepest sympathy to you Char, girls, Vie and Victor. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten �� �� I've been praying for his soul and all of you to have peace. God be with you all���� Sleep with the Angels Ed���� I forever love you �� Toni Nicolo
RIP primo.
From the Garza Familia. GodBless all the family
Ed will dearly be missed. He was such a proud father and husband. His girls meant the world to him. He was the nicest, caring person you could ever know, once you peeled back the layers. He used tough love, but it always worked. Ed and his family were part of my family for so many years. Ed would always help me with my homework, and taught me to love sandwiches made with tortillas! I know you are no longer in pain. Maybe you and my dad are sharing a cigar right now! I'm sure my dad welcomed you with open arms, as he always thought so much of you and the Soliz family. Rest in peace my sweet friend! We will meet again some day. To Sarah, Starr and Char, no words can make the hurt go away, and time doesn't make it better, but it will make if different! Lean on each other! And know your other family member in Texas is here for you!
I met Eddie, (as I called him in school) , when I started hanging out with Violet in high school. He had such a dry sense of humor, but he always made me laugh. I really adored that guy. To Char and to his daughters, and to Vi and Victor , I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
I have many memories of Ed. I had the privilege of working with him and admired how knowledgeable and talented he was. He took his career seriously and wouldn’t compromise quality. It was nice having such a knowledge base if I ever had a home project I needed advice on. He was a wonderful cook and had several dishes he perfected that were shared with co-workers. We all looked forward to when Ed made his salsa, which was hands down the best I’ve ever tasted. His smoked salmon was amazing. As time went on, our paths were diverted. Fortunately, they were reunited in the last few months and I was able to spend a little time to reconnect. What a blessing it was to have the opportunity to catch up with Ed and Char. What an awesome couple! Ed will be sorely missed.
Oh Ed, I'm gonna miss you! thank you so much for our calls & texts. I was looking so forward to our Alaska Fishing Trip with you and Char when you got better. I'll never forget the time when I was young, you all pulled in the driveway at my mom & dad's house parking right behind my car a little white Fiero. The first thing you said was "where the hell did you get that squashed marshmallow looking thing" ����♀️ I hope when I get to Alaska you and Uncle Ruben will be right there with me. God speed my Cousin, my friend! -Love ya Tam
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Paul worked with Ed for many years, and we both have very fond memories of Ed and his family. We pray that the family is finding peace in his memories and love that he had for each of them. We are grateful that we had the opportunity to know Ed. May he rest in peace. Paul and Michele Sorensen
In Loving Memory
