Dr. Carlos Francisco Salinas

Gracias Dr. Salinas por su amistad y ayuda académica. Siempre lo recordaremos.

Fla. Alvarez Garcia. Avignon, Francia

Dr Salinas, was an outstanding doctor and person. He was my mentor and friend. He made my time at MUSC bearable and his support was paramount to my education both as an individual and student. Both being Latin, we shared common language and values. Doctor in Latin means "to teach" and he definitely was a true Doctor, something that appears to be lacking in today´s world. As I am currently transitioning from my dental practice in Key West I will forever be grateful to have had him in my life. He impacted my life and imprinted my soul that special ingredient that my patients always say "you´re like no other Doctor that I have ever met". I would often respond by telling them "Well, you never met Dr. Salinas". I am grateful for his family to have shared him with all of us that he lovingly helped.

It's been 7 years and you're still among us. ❤

Dr. Salinas was instrumental in what is today a strong partnership between the Darla Moore School of Business of the University of South Carolina and the Facultad de Economia y Negocios of the Universidad de Chile. By arranging as honorary consul for the Chilean ambassador to the United States he in a sense helped grow a collaboration that had been initiated. Today the institutions are collaborating on four levels: 1) Undergraduate 2) Graduate 3) Doctoral 4) Faculty.
Joint programs have been established and ongoing exchanges are taking place.
Without the help of my friend who provided support with visa related aspects as well it would not have happened. On this anniversary of his passing it is only natural to reflect on one of his achievements.

For us it was an honor to meet Dr. Salinas. This is an unfortunate loss of a person so valuable for research, society and family. Our deepest condolences.

Mi más sentido pésame a la Sra. María Asunción la cual hago extensiva al resto de la familia Salinas. Fue un compañero con el que siempre mantuve largas conversaciones en su oficina, en cualquier pasillo en que nos encontrásemos. Dios lo tenga en su gloria y gracias por todo Carlos, sobre todo por tu amistad

Dear Dr. Cordova-Salinas and family. I am saddened to hear of your loss and moreso because I only had the honor of meeting your patriarch the one time. However, after reading of his impressive legacy and knowing you as I do I am brought back to teachings of old, specifically, Matthew, 7:20. "Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them." By his being, you are. By your being who you are, I am who I am. I am grateful he was here and gave a positive impact on my life through his wife and son. Luck and Love in your endeavors, and feel free to call upon me if I may be of service.

Maria Asuncion y familia . Nos acabamos de enterar del fallecimiento de Carlos y queremos hacerles llegar nuestros mas sinceras condolencias y acompañarlos en este dolor . De Uds tenemos los mas lindos recuerdos de cuando fueron nuestro apoyo y soporte durante las ciruguias de Maria Alejandra al final de los 80. Sergio y Rosa Paulina Espinosa

My deepest condolences to the Salinas family. Carlos will never be forgotten. He was an inspiration to the Hispanic community. He was a great leader at the Medical University
of South Carolina. He will be greatly missed by all. I want to thank him for the various times he was a guest speaker during the Hispanic week at Charleston Air Force Base. Again, thank you very much. See you when I get there. Your friend Rafael Anavitate, retired Air Force.

Les mando mi mas sentido pésame - a ti Maria Asunción, y a tus hijos y nietos. Faltan palabras para expresar la tristeza que me da saber que ya no está Carlos aqui con nosotros, pero eso no disminuye para nada la vida tan ejemplar que vivió, y tanto amor que compartió con su prójimo. Siempre le daba mucho gusto a verme, que me hacia sentir super especial. Seguro no soy la única que sintió asi en su presencia..... "A life well lived" has a special meaning when considering all he was, all he did, and all the love he shared with others. He will be missed. And you are loved.
Cyndy Hernández

To Maria and the Salinas Family:
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We were so sorry to hear of Carlos' passing and offer our sincere and deepest sympathy for your loss. We have known Carlos and Maria since they came to MUSC. Carlos was a dedicated and caring person. He was a friend and colleague who will be greatly missed.

Dr. Salinas was a pioneer in Dental Medicine locally and internationally.I had the please of working with Dr. Salinas via Project SuGar at MUSC and our Citizen Advisory Committee.He was committed and dedicated to health inequities.Most recently, I had a chance to work with his wife Maria when she was chair of the YWCA of Greater.
I am indeed sadden by the loss of Dr. Salinas but his work will have everlasting finger and footprint.

Ida J. Spruill

Dr.Salinas was my first teacher in Special Olympics when we were together in Panamá in 2003. Im very sad but i know that the heaven is better now. Marcello Boccia

Dr. Salinas was such a wonderful Dentist to my husband and I. He was so gentle. He knew how to calm all of our fears. He will be greatly missed.

Thank you for setting such a fine example of love for your profession, your family, your patients and those most in need.

We have lost a dear friend........

Mary K Richter, Founder NFED

Dear Maria Asuncion,
My heart-felt condolences. It is tough for me to lose a friend and colleague of 35 years. I can only imagine what it must be like for you and Lola, Andres and Carlos and the grandchildren to lose his smiling presence in your lives.

So many happy memories of collaborative academic endeavors and the memorable trip to Mexico. Greatly regret that I could never repay him in kind by taking a trip to India with him. He had such enthusiasm for learning about traditions, history and culture of my land of birth. Carlos never stopped sharing his enthusiasm for joyful living. I will miss him, may he rest in peace.

Bless you!

Dr. Salinas was such an inspirational person that always encouraged me to reach higher and dig deeper. His insurmountable wealth of knowledge educated me about everything from gardening to politics. It was my pleasure to have worked with such a kind soul. He is deeply missed. My prayers go out to Dr. M. Salinas and their family during these sorrowful times. Dr. C. Salinas has forever left his mark on my life and in my heart.

Amiga querida, desde la lejanía, el país que lo vio nacer , Chile, te enviamos un fuerte abrazó y te acompañamos en tu dolor.
Un fuerte abrazo.

Querida y estimada Maria Asuncion.
Con mucho pesar nos enteramos del fallecimiento del Dr. Salinas. Desafortunadamente no nos fue posible ir a Charleston y poder acompaniar a toda la familia en esos momentos.
Siempre guardaremos en nuestra memoria los lindos recuerdos compartidos con ustedes durante nuestra estadia en Charleston hace muchos anios.
Dios mediante tendremos oportunidad de visitar Charleston y expresar nuestras condolencias personalmente.
Con mucho afecto.
Maynard y Beatriz Carrillo

It was with very deep sorrow that I heard of Carlos passing. I am sure you will hear similar things from many others but to me Carlos always epitomized the term ‘gentleman'. He was kind, friendly, and told great stories. He fascinated me with his studies of art and his interpretation of anomalies found there. I was thrilled to consider him a friend and honored that he considered me one as well.. He served as an educator and mentor to a whole generation of health professionals. My colleagues and I will miss him terribly. I want to offer my deepest sympathy.

Dearest Maria and Family,
Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy on your loss. Carlos was a beloved friend, mentor and colleague. He was "the most interesting man in dentistry"and the most compassionate. We will miss him dearly.

Dr.Cordova you have our deepest sympathy. Your husband was a wonderful and caring person. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Elizabeth and Edward Holtzendorff

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow

Dr. Cordova, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. I feel privileged to have known such an amazing man. Sincerely, Laura Nance

To the Salinas Family,
Our most heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My deepest sympathy to Dr.Salinas family members. While at MUSC(graduating class of 1993) he was the most influential professor I have ever had impacting my life in the most profound way. To this day I refer back to what he taught me and share it with my patients. I can honestly say I am truly blessed for having him in my life. What a wonderful individual and an angel when I needed it the most. He will be missed by all of us!

Dr Cordova and family, I worked with Dr. Salinas while I was at MUSC. He was always so nice and calm, and always helpful. He was also very active in exploring new opportunities in research. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, and I will cherish this memory forever.

I met Dr. Salinas last summer when he issued my daughter's student visa for her semester in Chile. His excitement for her was clear and he put me at ease by letting me know what a safe and wonderful country she would be visiting. He was so right. He was a lovely representative of his native country. My deepest condolences.

Querida Maria Asuncion, Lolita, Carlos, Andres, family, difficult to find the right words to express my profound sadness and sorrow for the loss of such a great friend and human being as Carlos was.
I came to Charleston in 1974 and when you and Carlos founded the Club Hispanoamericano de Charleston in 1978 I became a permanent member. What great memories of all our meetings, celebrations of special dates, participating in Spoleto, etc.
I, as I am sure everyone who knew Carlos, consider ourselves blessed by the gift of having known Carlos. I had the privilege of knowing him in his professional capacity by typing his clinical reports during his close friendship and collaboration with Dr. Pai at the Vince Moseley Center.
Maria Asuncion estoy contigo en estos momentos de tanta pena y se que tu gran fe en Nuestro Sr Jesucristo te dara fortaleza y tendras la riqueza de tus recuerdos juntos por tanto tiempo y con tus hijos y nietos. Para toda la familia mi mas sentido pesame y mis deseos de que reciban fortaleza de kis bellos recuerdos, como esposa, hijos, nietos, y hermanoos.
Con todo amor,
Emma Mendoza

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

We have lost a good man, a colleague, a scientist, and a friend. I met Carlos Salinas soon after my arrival at MUSC in 1975. He invited me to join the Circulo Hispano Americano, to which he dedicated unwavering support over the years. We kept in touch, usually at work, and my last conversation with Carlos was on November 12 of last year, when he gave a lecture on "Pathologies on the Pre-Columbian Art" to MUSC's Medical History Club. The room was packed with faculty and students, and he did what he liked to do: teach and transmit his enthusiasm for his profession. We had a long conversation after the lecture. He had not been feeling well for some time, but he rose to the occasion. We both were looking forward to spend Christmas with family. I am glad that he had that wish fulfilled. Maria, my self, Maria Fernanda, and our daughters want to express out deepest sorrow for your loss, which is also a loss for all of us that had got to know Carlos Salinas. May he rest in peace.

Dear Maria Asuncion and family, we know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. Carlos legacy leaves us memories full of love, kindness, and great times together. May you find comfort in knowing that so many lives have been touched and changed in so many wonderful ways by him! Your forever friends,

Maria,
Nuestros más sinceros sentidos de pésame. La comunidad latina de Charleston ha perdido un miembro irreplazable.
Un abrazo,
Margarita y Richard

Maria
Lamento mucho la perdida de Carlos, una gran persona. Saludos

Maria, thinking of you. Pat Jarvis (yoga buddy)

Dr Cordova and family Igive my deepest sympathy. Your husband and father may not be here physically anymore, but his spirit and precious memories lives on in the hearts of love ones.May the ultimate" comforter" be a comfort. With love and care and prayers Tina Gethers Pinckney former employee of Dr Maria Cordova Salinas