Ignacio Salinas, Sr., 83, entered into rest to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Ignacio was born on July 27, 1937, in Juarez, Coahuila, Mexico, to parents Mr. Ignacio Salinas Flores and Mrs. Ofelia De Hoyos De Salinas, before moving to the United States. During Ignacio’s life, he achieved many accomplishments that range from being a Soldier, Husband, Father, Business and Real Estate Entrepreneur and Philanthropist.
Ignacio proudly served in the United States Army by enlisting in 1958 and serving until May 17, 1965, impressively attaining the rank of Sergeant in six years of service, before being Honorably Discharged.
Ignacio met his lovely wife Maria Tomasa Salinas and fathered four children. Ignacio eventually became a business owner, within the Custom Stainless Steel fabrication industry, which led Ignacio to pursue his passion in the Real Estate Industry.
Everyone who knew Ignacio loved him for his charisma, sense of humor, honesty, and generosity. During his free time, Ignacio loved traveling, visiting local casinos, collecting stamps and coins, relaxing, bargain hunting, gardening, eating a juicy “rare-cooked” steak, fishing, spending time with family, barbecuing, earning and donating money.
Ignacio is survived by his wife, his children, Ignacio Salinas, Jr. and wife Evangelina, Monica Salinas Herrera and husband Anthony, Angelica Maria Salinas as well as Javier Salinas and wife Angelica. Ignacio is also survived by siblings Yolanda and husband Enrique Flores, Diamantina and husband Hector Estrada, and Gracie Gonzales.
Ignacio is survived by his grandchildren, Aaron (LeBlanc), Ignacio Antonio (Salinas), Alexia (Macias), Victoria (Salinas), Brianna (Torres), Christian (Torres), Madeleine (Billig), Lauren (Salinas), Selene (Salinas), Emily (Salinas), Victoria (Barrera), Matthew (Barrera), Abigail (Peredo), Eric (Herrera) and Elissa (Herrera). Ignacio is preceded in passing by his parents, and brother Norberto Salinas.
