2009-11-05

Joe Salinas Sr.

1955-2009

Joe Salinas Sr., 54, of Bandera, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

He was born on July 13, 1955, to Alejandro and Maria Fabela Salinas in Beeville.

For the past four years, Joe worked for US Vents.

He was a loving husband, father, son and brother.

Survivors include his wife Julie Salinas of Bandera; daughters, Christy Blackbird of McKinney, Jamie Doyle of Bonham and Tracie Salinas of Bandera; sons, Joe Charles “JC” Salinas of Virginia and Joe Salinas Jr. of Watertown, New York; sisters, Mary Fox of Bonham, Anita Desmond of Sherman and Rosanna Aviles of Bonham; brothers, Alex Salinas of Sherman, Jesse Salinas of Sabinal and Larry Salina of Bonham; and grandchildren, Cody Doyle, Joseph Salinas, Jordan Blackbird, Cameron Blackbird and Kenya Blackbird.

Joe was preceded in death by grandson Jacob Paul Salinas and Adriana Salinas.

Rosary took place Friday, Oct. 30, at Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera with Deacon Bobby Stein officiating.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Oct. 31, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with Father Stan Oleksy officiating. Interment followed at the new Catholic Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting the “Send Condolences” link at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Bandera.