Las Cruces, New Mexico
Our dear beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, Consuelo Baldonado Salinas, age 89, of La Mesa passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her loving family. "Chelo", as she was fondly known to family and friends was born September 14, 1927 in Helena, Montana to Santiago and Zenaida Espinoza Maldonado. She was a homemaker, a member of the Roman Catholic Church, The Sacred Heart League and was an avid Bingo player.
Survivors include her nine children, Cenaida Duran, Alberto Salinas, Emma Salinas, Susie Garcia, Connie Rios, Maria Elva Salinas, Luis Salinas, Jr, Jose Salinas, and Tamara Lopez; her brother, Gilbert Maldonado of Albuquerque; a sister, Gloria Maldonado of Las Vegas, NM and brother-in-law, Marcelo Salinas. Other survivors include twenty-two grandchildren, thirty-five great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Chelo was preceded in death by her husband of forty-four year, Luis Salinas, her parents, and the lady that raised her, Carla Maldonado; her brothers, Raul and David Maldonado; two sisters, Esperanza Carrillo and Sophie Dominguez, and a grandson, Andres Salinas.
Visitation for Mrs. Salinas will begin at 2 PM Thursday, December 8, 2016 in San Jose Catholic Church, 353 E. Josephine Street in La Mesa, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 2:30 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately thereafter. Cremation will follow and Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date.
Serving as casket bearers will be Isaac Garcia, Aram D. Sanchez, Luis Salinas III, Diego Salinas, Aiden Milam and Andrew Salinas. Honorary bearers will be Joseph J. Salinas, Aram D. Sanchez, Jr, Jeremy Garcia, Isaac Garcia, Jr, Gavin Sanchez, Matthew Sanchez, Angel Salinas, Mathew Salinas, Josiah Sanchez, Jaybin Sanchez, Gabriel Sanchez, Wright Sloan, Eli Duran, Erick Lopez, Erick Lopez, Jr and Javier Delgado.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, 527-2222. For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. Your mom will remain in our hearts forever. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sam Quezada
December 15, 2016 | MESQUITE, NM
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Victor & Celia Martinez
December 13, 2016 | San Miguel, NM
Our deepest condolences from Gloria M. Perea, and Jacob Daniel Perea.
Gloria Perea
December 11, 2016 | Las Cruces, NM
Mary my deepest condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort knowing that she is in heaven with God. I have many fond memories of visiting your home and talking to your Mom, she was always very kind to me. My prayers are with you and your family.
Matilda Cisneros
December 10, 2016 | Tempe, AZ
My sincerest condolences to your family. May the peace and strength God gives sustain you during this difficult time and the days ahead. - 2Thessalonians 2:16,17
Daniela
December 09, 2016 | OH
My sincere condolences to Tamara and all of the Salinas family on the loss of your beloved mother. She was such a sweet lady. May you find comfort and peace knowing that she is in a better place and will always be watching over all of you. Loss of any loved one is hard but you will always have all the sweet memories. God bless the Salinas family.
Patricia Saenz Garcia
December 08, 2016 | La Mesa, NM
God has just received another angel in heaven! Mom (Hope Carrillo) loved her sister so much and now they are both catching up in heaven on what's been going on. Makes me happy just thinking about it! Rest in Peace Aunt Chelo, you will be missed!
Louis and Sylvia Sauceda
December 08, 2016
On behalf of the Jesus Saenz family our condolences to Chelo's family. As kids we grew up knowing your family and we have great memories of both your dad and your mom. May she rest in peace.
Elisa Saenz
December 07, 2016 | Anthony, NM
My sincere condolences to the family . Our bingo buddy will be missed.
peggy pettes
December 07, 2016 | Las Cruces, NM
