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Lazaro C. "Chito" Salinas

1939 - 2016

Lazaro C. "Chito" Salinas obituary, 1939-2016, Weslaco, TX

BORN

1939

DIED

2016

Lazaro Salinas Obituary

Weslaco - Lazaro C. "Chito" Salinas, entered into eternal rest on October 15, 2016, in Houston at the age of 76.

Lazaro is survived by his wife, Socorro G. Salinas; 3 sons, Robert Lazaro Salinas, Jesse James Salinas, and Ernest Salinas; 3 daughters, Elvia Elizondo, Sylvia Cabrera, and Lorena Salinas Rodriguez; a brother, 3 sisters, and numerous Granchildren and great grandchildren. He was a wonderful man that will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will take place today, October 19, from 3 to 9pm with a rosary at 7pm, at Funeraria Del Angel Highland Funeral Home in Weslaco. Funeral Service will be held at 10 am Thursday, October 20, 2016, at St. Joan of Arc Church in Weslaco. Internment will follow at Sacred Park Cemetery in Mercedes.

Funeral services are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Highland Funeral Home of Weslaco.

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Published by The Monitor on Oct. 19, 2016.

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LaDean

February 23, 2022

I am missing you Grandpa

Jose & Elisha Rodriguez

October 19, 2016

Our condolences go out to the entire Salinas family. I know he will be truly missed, but his spirit will live on with you.

Victoria Diaz

October 19, 2016

Grandpa Chito, there ain't no words to explain how greatful I am to have met you and to have you become a great part of my life. Thank you so much for raising my husband, for making him such a responsible, and amazing man. Thank you for being such a big part in mine and Betos special day. It meant so much. Also when my Nana passed away you were the one who made me feel better after that long conversation we had. You will truly be missed down here grandpa and we will forever love you. May you Rest in Paradize. Til we meet again. Say hello to my grandma for me we'll see you guys soon....

Donna Armas

October 19, 2016

My deepest condolence to a wonderful man I got to know he will be missed I pray for the family that God will give you peace at this time of your loss.

Jesse Bernal Jr

October 19, 2016

May God bless you Tio Lazaro, may you Rest In Peace. We will definitely miss your big 'ole smile and how you were always able to make people laugh. You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers!! Love you Tio

THE INFANTE FAMILY

October 19, 2016

No words can comfort you in this moment, but to the entire family receive our most sincere condolences. Mr.Salinas i had the pleasure of meeting you and iknow heaven Has gained one of the finest people I've met in life. May you rest in paradise

Lorena Salinas

October 18, 2016

Daddy thank u for giving me the best yrs of my life and for all yr positive wisdom u left me to follow and being the best father i could have have had.you have been a great role model for my kids and a great father for them i love u daddy greatly missed but NEVER forgotten love u fly free with the angels

Manuel and Becky Mendoza

October 18, 2016

So sorry for your loss. We are lifting the family up in prayer.

Bobby, Lupita, Idalys, Elonzo, Esai, Eriex, Leesa Perez

October 18, 2016

We love you Grandpa.

Monica Navarro

October 18, 2016

Sending my condolences to entire family during your time of sorrow. Lazaro will be truly missed by so many. With love Monica, and his grandchildren Desiree Salinas and family, Adrian Salinas, and Brandon Salinas and family.

Beto Diaz

October 18, 2016

Hey grandpabear i miss you so much you were my shield and always had my back theres noone like you ima misd you bitimg my ears nd drinking coffee with you all these years and you nd me were really close together also and im glad we are i knw ur watching over me from up there on your tractor ha i miss it all i love you so much grandpa i can go on and on about you bt i rather talk to you in my dreamz every night and one day ill see you up dare and ill help you kill ants again love you grandpa bear forever in my heart and never forgotten.

LaDean Elizondo

October 18, 2016

"Grandpa,
I promise to take care of myself as you always told me. Those are the words that keep me going everyday. Thank You for being an awesome Dad to My Mother, I love that Lady. Thank You Grandpa for loving me no matter what! Also, All the Grand kids and Great Grand kid....OUR PROUD TO HAVE HAD A GRANDPA LIKE YOU....<3"

ladine elizondo

October 18, 2016

I LOVE YOU GRANDPA...
Thank you for loving me no matter what!Save me a spot so when it's my time, will rejoice with our loved one's forever...I am also glad you got to see your Great great grand daughter Miley. I'll let her know how awesome and cool you are. One thing Grandpa, I loved about you was anytime I called you or Grandma. You always finished up the conversation with this....

"Tell Ladine To Just Take Care Of Herself
Take Care Of Yourself Mija"

Those words Grandpa always have raised me above the storms of life, I miss you already...

Destiny Castillo

October 18, 2016

Grandpa your high spirits and loving personality will be deeply missed.. I love you ❤

Dolores Salinas

October 18, 2016

Grandpa i miss u everyday every minute but i know regardless the distance or location your at my side with your wisdom in my thoughts. Your my papa n the father i never had. I love u for every star in the sky. Love u my grandpa chito.

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Oct

19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Funeraria del Angel Highland Funeral Home and Memorial Park - Weslaco

6705 N. FM 88, Weslaco, TX 78596

Oct

20

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. Joan of Arc Church

Weslaco, TX

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Funeraria del Angel Highland Funeral Home and Memorial Park - Weslaco

6705 N. FM 88, Weslaco, TX 78596

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