Mr. Jose Pepe Augusto Salas

Jose “Pepe” Salas, age 29 of Hanford, entered eternal rest on October 8, 2009. He was born on July 5, 1980 in Salinas to Gabriel and Rosa Salas.Pepe was the type of man that was sure of himself. He put his family first. He adored his “Vieja” and his 3 children. Pepe loved to spend time at home, playing with his kids, or watching the Cowboys or Yankees play. He was a thoughtful, caring husband. Pepe was a great son, a great brother and an awesome uncle. He loved being physical whether at work, playing sports, or working out. He was proud of his strength and he was very competitive. Pepe was very respectful to others and he always had that smile on his face. He touched many people’s lives because he was a great man. Always willing to help, strong willed, very intelligent, brave, but above all, he had a great big heart. Pepe will be missed by many and although his time with us was cut short, he will always be in our hearts . . . “your pinche viejo chingon is coming home.”Pepe is survived by his wife; Leticia M. Salas, son; Jose “Pepito” Salas, daughters; Maribel “Cita” Salas and Maya Salas, parents; Gabriel and Rosa Salas, he will also be greatly missed by brothers; Gabriel Salas and wife, Paula and Fernando Salas, sister; Michelle Salas, and grandparents;Florinda Dominguez all of Hanford.Gabriel and Josefina Salas of Salinas Mass and Rosary will be held Friday, October 16, 2009 4:00 p.m. at St. Brigid’s CatholicChurch. Visitation will follow from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at People’s Funeral Chapel in Hanford.