Yolanda was born to surviving father, Rafael Salinas Gutierrez and Dora Esparza Gutierrez on February 2, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas.
She is survived by sisters; Dora Gutierrez Vega and Diane Veliz; brother, Juanito Gutierrez; brother-in-law, Emilio Vega; niece, Monica Francisca Vega; and nephew, Jesse Ruiz Jr.
In addition, she will be missed, yet not forgotten, by numerous loving and close friends.