Maria Elva Salinas, age 86, completed her earthly journey on May 13, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1936 to Jose and Maria Munoz. Maria was retired. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, embroidery and spending time with family. She will always be remembered for her devotion to family, putting others first, and for always being caring and selfless. Maria was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Maria is preceded in death by her husband, Yndalecio “Andy” Salinas, parents, Jose Munoz and Maria Caballero Munoz Barrera, siblings, Jose, Felipe and Gregorio Munoz, Dora Pena, Zeferino and Hector Barrera.
Maria is survived by her daughters, Leonila Cavazos (Estevan S. Cavazos, Jr. +) of San Antonio Tx and Julia Anna Diaz (Jesse Diaz) of Corpus Christi, TX., grandchildren, Leticia (Jimmie) Stack of Copperas Cove, TX., Melissa (Roberto) Baltazar of San Antonio, TX., Estevan III(Tiffany) Cavazos of San Antonio, TX., Joshua (Jacquelyn) Money of Corpus Christi, TX., great-grandchildren, Arin and Evelyn Stack, Giovanni and Araceli Cavazos, Marisol, Gabriella, Roberto III and Rebecca Baltazar, sisters, Andrea Ramirez of Corpus Christi, TX., Maria Taylor of Corpus Christi, TX., Gloria (Marvin) of Corpus Christi, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Corpus Christi Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Corpus Christi Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Seaside Memorial Park.
Having the distinguished honor to serve, as pallbearers are Joshua Money, Estevan Cavazos III, Santos Ramirez Jr., Robert Cortez, Jason and Robert Taylor. Honorary pallbearer will be Roberto Baltazar III.
Special thank you to all those who helped with her care.
Click here to view a webcast of the service on 5/23/2022 at 06:55 PM, Central Standard Time.
Click here to view a webcast of the service on 5/24/2022 at 09:55 AM, Central Standard Time.