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Jesus M. "“Chuy”" Salinas Jr.

1946 - 2020

Jesus M. "“Chuy”" Salinas Jr. obituary, 1946-2020, Alice, TX

BORN

1946

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Rosas Funeral Home Inc

1215 W Front St

Alice, Texas

Jesus Salinas Obituary

Jesus M. "Chuy" Salinas Jr., entered eternal rest April 29, 2020. He was born July 29, 1946 in Alice, Texas to Jesus M. Salinas Sr. and Olivia Garcia Salinas. Chuy, as many knew him, was a 1966 graduate from Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army from 1967-1968 and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Chuy resided in the Alice community since 1976 where he protected the community as a peace officer for many years. Chuy served two years as a Constable-Precinct 6, 26 years as a Jim Wells County Sheriff Deputy, and 15 years as Constable-Precinct 1. Chuy knew no stranger. Whether it be to drink a cup of coffee or a story to tell, he always made time to sit and talk. He will forever be remembered for his joking character and his devout love for his country, his community and his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus Maria Salinas Sr. and Olivia Salinas; sister, Noelia Godines; brother, Noe Salinas; father in law and mother in law, Daniel and Maria Soto; brothers in law, Alonzo Soto, Eduardo Soto, Joseph Martinez and Jose Jimenez.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 52 years, Elvira Salinas of Alice; sons, Orlando "Pisque" (Bianca) Salinas of Alice and Jesus Daniel "J.D." (Dee) Salinas of Alice; daughters, Melissa (Frank) Galvan of Alice and Nelissa (Ruben) Cuellar of Alice; his brothers, Joe (Carol) Salinas of Green Acres, Juan (Victoria) Salinas of Alice, Rolando (Amelia) Salinas of Alice, and Arnoldo (Esmeralda) Salinas of Alice; sisters, Cecilia (Guadalupe) Hernandez of Green Acres, Gracie (Javier) Garza of Green Acres, Aurora (Santiago) Mar of Green Acres, and Gloria Salinas of Green Acres; brother in law, Bernardo (Janie) Soto of League City; sisters in law, Delmira Jimenez of Alice, Melba Martinez of Alice and Ernestina Soto of San Antonio. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Raelyn Salinas, SueEmma Salinas, Frank Galvan III, Ryan (Joselin) Galvan, R.J. Galvan, Ruben Cuellar, Leah Cuellar and Jacob Cuellar; great-grandchildren, Dre Ryan Galvan and Madison Sky Galvan; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will begin Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Rosas Funeral Home Chapel from 4 pm to 9 p.m. with a holy rosary being recited at 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral service will be held Monday, May 4, 2020 at 10 am at Rosas Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Alice Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Corpus Christi Marine Corps League. The rosary, funeral, and graveside will be live streamed through our Rosas Funeral Home Facebook page.

Services will be carried out following the CDC guidelines.

Pallbearers will be Frank Galvan III, Ryan Galvan, R.J. Galvan, Ruben Cuellar, Jacob Salinas, Mark Hernandez, Mark Alaniz, Albert Martinez.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to ROSAS FUNERAL HOME.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Alice Echo News-Journal from Apr. 30 to May 7, 2020.

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Frank jaramillo

April 24, 2021

Chuy was a great person , he would help anyone an would give u the shirt off his back !!
Thank you for ur service !!

Jaime Macias

April 24, 2021

Cant believe that time has gone by so fast. He was a good man and a good friend. I think about him whenever I see law enforcement officers out doing their job. He is remembered and missed.

Alfredo Garcia

May 4, 2020

My Condolences to you Elvira and your family on the passing of Jesus. May God comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow and may he give strength, peace and love . He was a good man , father, brother, and an honorable man , and protector. God be with , Bless you all.

Alfredo Garcia Jr
Helotes, Texas

Anna Tiblier

May 3, 2020

My condolences to his wife, children and the family. A very good friend. From Alice Village Apartments /Anna Tiblier.

Cindia

May 3, 2020

So very sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences Elvira to you and all the family. Prayers for comfort and strength. RIP Primo. Ray and Cindia Garcia and Family

Frank Jr.

May 2, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with Chuy .....an he had not one judgmental bone in his body. Chuy treated everyone with respect, no matter wat the circumstance. Chuy was friendly, an easy to talk too. Fly high my friend !!! See u on the other side !!

May 1, 2020

My family most sincere condolences to the family of Jesus (Chuy). Rest in Peace Primo.
Most sincerely
David, Vicky & Daniel L:ozano

Augustin Garcia

May 1, 2020

My sincere condolence to family. May they feel the peace and comfort from our Almighty God during this time of great loss. Chuy, you are now resting in peace Vietnam Veteran brother. Thank You for your military service. Augustine Garcia, New Braunfels, Texas.

Demetrio III

May 1, 2020

Good man. Rest in Peace. Godspeed.

Daniel Lopez

May 1, 2020

i had a chance to go to school with this man at the old high school . my dad was his teacher . he was in many ways a hero to . he ran the mile run high school and i had a chance to run with him one afternoon back in 1970. god bless him a real hero.

May 1, 2020

hello my name is Daniel Lopez. i had a chance to go to school with this man. in so many ways he was a hero, we he came back from army i got a chance to run with him one afternoon at the old school. my dad was his teacher. a great man.

May 1, 2020

So sorry for your loss, our condolences to all the family.

Lalo & Amy Perez

Helen Flowers

May 1, 2020

I m so sorry for your loss. I remember him well, having worked at BBPBCISD, and living in the community. He is a fine man. I know he will be missed.

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Joe Galvan

Sent Flowers

April 30, 2020

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ELVIRA. PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. CHUY, MAY BE GONE, BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE ALWAYS WE HAD A GOOD FRIEND IN HIM. HE WILL BE MISSED. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU MI HIJA. REST, AND NOW ITS TIME FOR YOU TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF. LOVE YOU SO MUCH. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

PACO AND GRACE LOPEZ.

Frank B Salinas

April 30, 2020

my Condolences to the family.

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Melissa Jaramillo

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Pete and Carmen Hornsby

April 30, 2020

Our most heart felt condolences to the family . May the good Lord heal your hearts . Chuy and my brother Nene were good friends for many years . It is comforting to know that they are together again .

Checo/Norma Benavides

April 30, 2020

Was a very good friend of ours! There was never a dull moment at the coffee shop when Chuy walked in! We love and miss him!

Hugo

April 30, 2020

Our Sincere Heartfelt Condolences To All The Family Chuy Was An Awesome Friend May He RIP ❤

D Gonzalez

April 30, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Sincerely,Gonzalez family

Ray Escamilla JR.

April 30, 2020

RIP AMIGO SGT SALINAS you and my DAD were the BEST NOW YOU AND HIM WILL BE TOGETHER

Jaime

April 30, 2020

He will be missed. I enjoyed working with him and having coffee when there was time. He always had something going on. May he rest in peace.

Gerald Bluhm

April 30, 2020

A life well lived. An American Hero. My condolences to his family.

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