Maria Helena Shetzley

Maria Helena (Rodriquez) Shetzley was born on January 18, 1939 in Karnes City, Texas to the late Maria Salinas and Heriberto Rodriguez. She passed away on May 4, 2022 in Bedford, Texas at the age of 83 years old.

Maria was an Alice High School graduate and she attended College of Dupage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She retired from Motorola as an account executive. Maria loved to travel with her husband as he had to travel to many destinations for his work. They had even once lived in Singapore. They loved auto racing and attended the Grand Prix in Germany twice and once in Australia. Maria also had a great talent as an artist. She painted, quilted and even enjoyed copper tooling.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Raul Bully Soliz; brother, Rich, and sisters, Mary and Suzie.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, George W. Shetzley of Hurst, Texas; her daughter, Anna Soliz of Fort Worth, Texas; her son, Rene Soliz and wife, Margaret of Algonquin, Illinois; grandchildren, Shane, Kyle, Kiera, Tony, Heather, Nicki, and, Matt; great-grandchildren, Hope, Nikko, Lucas, Noah, Blaze, Madison and Avery; Siblings, Josie, Junior, Sylvia, and Lucy; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 13, 2022 at Lucas Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 11:00 A.M.