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Danny Salinas Obituary
Danny J. Salinas was born October 18, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas to Dan and Esther Salinas. He attended school at St. Gregory Catholic School and Churchill High School. He graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a BBA in Personnel Management. He received his MBA with Honors from the University of the Incarnate Word. Danny enjoyed riding his 57 Chevy and red convertible in the hill country, fly fishing, rock and roll and traveling. He loved Amsterdam, Naples, Mexico and Paris but his favorite places were Yosemite Park and Sonoma Valley in California. He led a successful career in Human Resources where he had the opportunity to touch many people's lives. He was a Senior Director in Human Resources at Taco Cabana, where he formed lasting friendships. He was an adjunct professor of the Graduate School of Business at the St. Mary's University. He also served on the Alamo Workforce Development Board, receiving several recognitions for his dedication and service. Danny was a lover of life and the great outdoors. He always looked forward to a hunting or fishing trip in Texas, and liked nothing more than to go camping in the Hill Country with a lake or river nearby. His best times were at family cook-outs, where he enjoyed barbequing for his friends and family. As much as he enjoyed tinkering with his old Chevy or taking a drive on a Sunday afternoon, his fondest memories were of family outings to California especially to San Francisco and Yosemite. Danny leaves behind his loving wife, Tere Dresner-Salinas, daughters Vanessa Salinas, Danielle Rodriguez and husband Edward Rodriguez, step-son Jason Dresner, granddaughter Gianna Salinas, brother Louis Salinas & his wife Maria P. Salinas, sister Diane Salinas, his mamita Teresita Martin, sister-in law Lilia Martin and numerous nephews, nieces, his friend and neighbor Alberto Magnon and numerous other friends. The family thanks his devoted doctor Dr. Anthony Tolcher and the START team, his guardian angel on earth RN Buddy Mathews, Dr. Morton S. Kahlenberg for all their care, concern and compassion. Donations can be made to the START Foundation (www.StartTheCure.com). Services will be held at the Sunset North Funeral Home on 910 North Loop 1604 East. A rosary will begin at 7:00 pm on Monday, May 4th, and a memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 5th at 11:00 am. "Please visit www.mem.com for Danny's online memorial."
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Tere Dresner-Salinas
May 30, 2009
This is the prayer that Danny Salinas' family selected for his service.
"Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond's glint on snow, I am the sunlight on ripening grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am in the swift uplifting rush, of quiet birds in circle flight; I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there. I did not die."
Danny was my partner, husband and best friend. He filled my life with his presence. Danny continues to live in my heart, mind and soul although every part of me aches for his touch, a kiss, a smile...
I try to find comfort in the prayer we selected. Thank you God for giving us Danny.
Ricardo Irineo
May 11, 2009
Senor Salinas ayudame mucho en mi trabajo de Taco Cabana. Mi esperanzas que toda la familia de Daniel tienen continto y paz. Con Dios.
~Ricardo Irineo
Louis
May 7, 2009
Tere and Family Members,
Danny was my best friend as well as my brother. There was nothing that I could not share with him, no matter how insignificant it may have seemed. He was always willing to listen and to talk and for that I will truly miss him. He will always be in my heart and my memories until I leave God's earth. May he rest in eternal peace.
Debby Rodriguez-Buford
May 7, 2009
Tere my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Thinking of you and keep you in my prayers.
Debby Rodriguez-Buford
Mark Vickery
May 6, 2009
I worked with Danny for several years at Taco Cabana and considered him a friend. He was funny and outgoing, but, most of all, he spoke from the heart. You always knew where you stood with Danny and he will be greatly missed. Know that his pain has ended and he's in Paradise with Christ. Keep that in your heart and remember him always, as I will.
May 5, 2009
Tere,
I hope with all my heart that you will find the strength to overcome your sorrow.
Con Mucho Carino
Maggie Chism
Mary Bueno
May 4, 2009
My deepest sympathys go out to you and your family. From a very old friend who was mentored by Danny during the Bausch & Lomb days. God Bless and comfort you always.
Steve
May 4, 2009
Danny's passing weighs very heavily on my heart. Danny came into my life as a friend and a mentor shortly after my own father's passing and he was a great figure of strength to me. When I last saw Danny he looked great and I was happy to hear that he was winning his battle. Danny will be remembered for the great things that he did and for the great accomplishments that he made in his time on God's Earth. He will have an equally positive effect in God's Heaven.
Ralph Lewis
May 4, 2009
Tere, Diane, and family,
Know you will miss Danny terribly. He was such an honest and caring man, a GOOD MAN.
We loved him and will miss him. Ralph and Andrea Lewis, Prosperity, SC
Helen Escamilla
May 4, 2009
To the Salinas Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Danny will never be forgotten. Helen Escamilla - Taco Cabana
Zifa Esparza
May 4, 2009
Danny was a lovely and very caring person. I am very blessed to have known him and to have worked with him at Taco Cabana. He provided moral support during trying times and a sense of humor to lighten things up. I last saw Danny at the Harlingen airport in May of '08. We sat together on the plane and he updated me on his condition. He was still fighting his illness and was an inspiration as he was still so hopeful. I feel very fortuante to have had this time with Danny and know he is happy, in a lovely place fishing, listening to rock and roll and sharing his sense of humor with others. Regards to his wife Tere, and family. With loving memories...
Rosie Fernandez-Taco Cabana
May 4, 2009
My sincere condolences to the Salinas Family. May the Lord be your comforter.
Diane Joppie-Looney
May 4, 2009
Tere
My thoughts and prayers are with you. For some reason, you and Danny have been on my mind since last week. Danny was so strong in his fight and I'm glad he is now at peace.
All my love to you, Jason and your family.
Diane Joppie-Looney
Sandy Broach
May 4, 2009
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Danny. It touches my heart, and I send my sincere and heart-felt sympathy to Tere. After all these years.
Tony Zuniga
May 4, 2009
I met Mr.Danny Salinas as a Recruiter with Taco Cababa Resturants. I enjoyed working with him, and always felt he was a great mentor in my work as well as in my personal life. My prayers go to his wife and all his family members. Mr. Danny Salinas is gone but will always have a place in my heart as a person who loved life, and loved people. I have lost a good friend , but will keep the time I spent with him in my heart forever.
God Bless.
Tony Zuniga
Linda Floyd
May 4, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dorinda Rolle
May 4, 2009
I feel blessed to have met Danny. May his soul rest in peace and may his loved ones find comfort in the many memories of him.
Debra Martin
May 4, 2009
I know that you are now in the most beautiful place seated with your parents. May your family not grieve but celebrate your life.
May 4, 2009
Dear Tere, you know that my heart goes out to you and your family. You were greatly blessed to have had each other for so many years. My prayers are for you. Love, Olga
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