It is with great sadness that we announce Manuel Salinas Jr. peacefully departed this world to be with the Lord on February 19, 2024 - at the age of 70 years old. He is reunited with his parents, Manuel Salinas Sr. and Viola Salinas. Those left to cherish his memories are wife, Inez Salinas; daughter, Cristina Guerrero (Ryan); son, Manuel Salinas III; Stepchildren, Christina Morado (Cruz), Adriana Pena (Gabriel), and Javier Pedroza (Shantel); Grandchildren, Briana (Gillermo), Jacob, Milani, Nicholas, Cristian, Elexis, Julian, Jason, Yzabella, Emma, Royce, Raeleigh, and Kyleigh; Great Grandchildren, Julian, Gillermo Jr., Camila, Cody, and Cameron; Siblings, Fernando Salinas (Joann), Carlos Salinas (Norma) and Tina Castillo (Richard); Sister-in-Laws, Diana Martinez, Mary Gene Garbutt, Sylvia Vargas, Nelda Medina (Carlos), Susie Martinez, and Mary Esther Villanueva (Jesse); Brother-in-Law, Johnny Martinez (Elida); along with extended family and friends.
Manuel was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas; specifically he prided himself being from the Molina area. As a young man, he had a passion for baseball and played often throughout his youth. His other pastimes included, traveling and seeing the world, driving through the Hill Country with his wife on his beloved motorcycle (he had a love for Harleys), gambling, and dancing Tejano. Those that knew him can still hear him quoting how he was the “Greatest dancer in the world”. He was known to be quick with a joke and keeping the crowd laughing. Manuel was a true service man and a proud veteran. With honor, he served in the United States Army for over 5 years. Upon his departure from the military, he ventured into other serviceable occupations such as being a Corpus Christi Police Officer, Park Ranger, and Probation Officer.
Simply stated, Manuel was compassionate, warm and thoughtful man; a pillar to his family. A man who treasured being with his wife, children and grandchildren. He cherished them deeply. The void left by his parting will be deeply felt by all who knew him and those who had the privilege of creating and sharing memories with him.
Those having the honor to serve as pallbearers are, Javier Pedroza, Jacob Guerrero, Nicholas Martinez, Cristian Martinez, Jason Pena and Gillermo Catalan.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Funeraria Del Angel Everhart in Corpus Christi, Texas with the Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00pm, with a Prayer Service to follow. Visitation will continue on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 11:00am at Funeraria Del Angel Everhart. Interment is scheduled at 1:00pm at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
