Luis Lauro Salinas

Luis Salinas was born on October 1, 1928, in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, to his parents, Cayetano and Otilia Salinas. He is survived by his sister Emilia Roel. Luis was called home on April 13, 2026, after a life filled with love, lots of laughter, and an unwavering faith.

Luis graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Laredo, Texas, and then attended the Tecnologico de Monterrey. In 1950, he married the love of his life, the late Maria Esther Salinas, in Monterrey, Mexico. They lived in Houston for 37 years and together raised five children. Luis is survived by his children: Luis Salinas II, Robert Salinas, Edy Salinas (Teresa), Esther Kana (Tim), and Patricia Miles (Pat). He loved and cherished his 13 grandchildren, their spouses, his 23 spunky great-grandchildren, and his many nieces and nephews.

In 2003, Luis married Lana Sullivan, who preceded him in death after 22 years of marriage.

Luis owned his own business, Salinas Forwarding Co., and loved it so much that he continued to go to work well into his 80s.

For many years, Luis was actively involved in clubs such as Mexico Bello and Los Granaderos de Amistad.

A wake will be held on Friday, April 17th, at 5:30 p.m., followed by a rosary service at 7:00 p.m., both at Earthman’s Funeral Home.

A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 18th, at 11:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, followed by a burial at Forest Park Lawndale and then a reception at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home.

Earthman’s Funeral Home, 4525 Bissonnet, Bellaire, 77401

Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9900 Stella Link, Houston, 77025

Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale, Houston, 77023

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Luis’s

name to Corpus Christi Catholic Church (ccparishhouston.org).