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Gary Salinas Obituary

Gary Joe Salinas, 54, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Gary served in the United States Navy. He was a beloved son, brother, and father. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Larry and Michael. Gary is survived by his son, Townes Henderson Salinas; parents, Teddy and Betty Salinas; brothers, Teddy and wife Pat Salinas; Mark and wife Vianey Salinas; Aunt Velma Flores; uncle, Rufus Salinas; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitaion will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2012 at American Heritage Funeral Home, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 17, 2012, at American Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. A Graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, Texas.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Mar. 15, 2012.

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Eli Lopez

March 16, 2012

Dear Betty Joe, Teddy and Family,
My prayers are with you and your family. May the good Lord be with you and comfort you at this time. Peace and many blessings always.
Eli Lopez

Cindy Lopez

March 16, 2012

Dear Teddy and Betty Joe,
I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. God bless you all. Love Always, Cindy Lopez

Gina Tuttle

March 16, 2012

Townes loved you so much Gary. He knows he was the light of your life and even at seven years old, he knows you are at peace and that heaven is a better place for you now. Thank you for giving me the best thing I'll ever have. We will miss you very much, but we are so happy to know you are whole again and there will be no more suffering. All our love to you.

March 15, 2012

Dear Betty & Teddy we are sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you. Carolyn & Reno Montes (Houston)

Ernesto Castillo

March 15, 2012

So many memories of my best friend and i in the military together. I will miss him very much. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE SALINAS FAMILY.

March 15, 2012

Dear Teddy & Betty Jo,
We are sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Love,
Cousins Susan & Jay Casell (San Antonio, TX)

Linda Meyer

March 15, 2012

I love you Cousin! I will never forget all of the memories we shared growing up, all the holidays together and all our funny family stories. You will always be in my heart!!

Teddy Salinas

March 15, 2012

I love you brother, we'll be together again one day for enternity.

Mr.Fred & Nora Martinez

March 15, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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