Maria C. Salinas

Born on May 2, 1938 in Edinburg, TX to Julian Cantu and Maria Loera. Maria was a woman of great strength, faith, and unconditional love. She was a loving mother, and the matriarch of her family, which she led with great respect. She was the pillar of the family and was always present during all the important moments. She found the most joy in seeing her family united, and enjoyed celebrations together - holidays, birthdays. Maria loved to shop and had excellent taste in jewelry and fashion. She did not know a stranger, always making friends and sharing her kindness. Maria could often be found praying for the sick and helping those in need.

She is survived with deep sorrow by four children, Chalie (Antonio Vega) Alamia, Lupita (Johnny Jr.) Arsola, Joe (Janie) Salinas, Reyes (Cindy) Salinas; two brothers, Mateo Cantu, Israel Cantu; eleven grandchildren, Jessica Urista, Louie Urista, Andres Jude Alamia, Ashley Arsola, Jonathan Arsola, Erica Trevino, Andrea Lopez, Marcus Salinas, Ryan Salinas, Brandon Salinas, Luke Salinas; five great-grandchildren, Ava Urista, Ana Lucia Trevino, Cecilia Trevino, Kinsley Lopez, Kingston Lopez; many more family and friends.

Maria is reunited in heaven by her husband, Jose Reyes Salinas; her parents, Julian Cantu and Maria Loera; and her brother, Angel Cruz Cantu.

A viewing will be held at Funeraria Del Angel in Mission on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 5pm to 9pm with a rosary at 7pm. Catholic Mass will take place at St. Jude Catholic Church on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10am with burial to follow at Valley Memorial Gardens.