Salathiel R. Hale, Sr., 74, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 9, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Sal was born and raised in Laredo, Texas, and worked for the Tex-Mex Railroad.  After he retired, Sal enjoyed spending time at the family ranch, La Coma, going to breakfast with friends, and spending time with his family.  Sal will best be remembered for his boisterous laugh, quick wit, and his love of hot rods.

Sal was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia B. Hale; parents, Roberto and Elva Hale; and brother, Hugo Hale.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Herlinda Hale; children, Melissa Hale (Manuel) Ozornia, Salathiel R. (Claudia) Hale, Jr., Donald (Cordelia) Hale, Judith Hale Hinojosa, and step-daughter, Melissa (Moises) Mendoza; twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Sal is also survived by his sisters, Ciria Hale and Aminta Hale (Facundo) Garcia, loving relatives, and numerous friends.

The family would like to extend its most sincere gratitude to the ICU nurses at Doctors Hospital.  Their professionalism, dedication, and genuine compassion provided much appreciated comfort during this difficult time.