Maria Elena Salinas passed away on November 3, 2026, at the age of 80.

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Maria Elena Salinas lived a long life that will be remembered with respect and gratitude by those who knew and loved her.

Born on January 29, 1946, Maria Elena Salinas lived a long life that will be remembered with respect and gratitude by those who knew and loved her. Her passing marks the close of a life that spanned eight decades and touched many through her presence.

As family and friends mourn her death, they also honor the memory of Maria Elena Salinas and the life she lived. May her memory remain a source of comfort and enduring remembrance to all who hold her in their hearts.

Mrs. Salinas was born in Progresso Coahuila Mexico and had been a lifelong residernt of Laredo.

She was employed as a real estate agent for several years before transitioning into a career as a tax preparer, a profession she also pursued for many years.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years of marriage Anastacio H. Salinas who passed away on April 10, 2025, by her parents Eduardo Guajardo and Francisca Z. Guajardo and by her brother Eliseo Guajardo, numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernesto G. Guajardo, Adan Chavera Jr., Jose Santiago Salinas, Juan Salinas, Fernando Salinas Graciela Lopez adn Ernesto Salinas.

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May her memory remain a source of comfort and enduring remembrance to all who hold her in their hearts.

She is survived by her childern, Margo (Dennis) Sanders of Savanah, Georgia and Monica (Andrew Frost) Knight of Oklahoma.Her grandchildren, Felicia (Justin) Burdorf-Parks, Tyrone Knight, Kassandra Balli (James Booker) and Spencer Sanders.Her great-grandchildren, Rowan Salinas, Amelia "Mia" Ramos, Anastacia Parks, Adeline Parks and Luna Salinas.Her Sisters, Laura Vasquez and Norma Cano and by her brother Eduardo Guajardo Jr.Step-mother, Amada Guajardo.Sisters-in-law, Catarina Chavera, Chacha Salinas and Katherine Guajardo.Brother-in-law, Juan Lopez.Her nieces and nephews, Jaime Lopez, Johnny Lopez, Valerie Lopez, Gerardo Chavera, Adrian Chavera, Sylvia Salinas, Santiago Salinas, Yolanda Salinas, Anadelia Salinas, Anelia Salinas, Ramiro Salinas, Juan Salinas Jr., Eduardo Juventino Salinas, Araceli Salinas, Cynthia Vasquez, Ricardo Vasquez and many more.

Also surviving her are numerous other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and A Vigil of the Deceased officiated by Rev. Deacon Leonard Aguillon will be officiated at 7:00 p.m. in the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. and San Bernardo Ave. A Chapel Services will begin a 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Novemer 13, 2026 officiated by Rev. Deacon Leonard Aguillon. The Funeral Procession will depart immediately following the services for interment in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.