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Jessie Salgado Obituary

Jessie Reyes Salgado, also affectionately known as "Chuy," went to be home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 4, 2017. Jessie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Jessie lived a simple but very fulfilling life. Jessie was born and raised in Midland, Texas. She will be remembered most for her loving, kind, pure, innocent, joyful spirit. Jessie loved Jesus Christ and was a prayer warrior. We wish to give thanks to Midland Memorial Hospital staff, Hospice of Midland, St. Joseph's and Mary Jackson, Cecilia Garcia, Dr. Miller, Dr. Gill, and all those who helped lovingly to care for her. Jessie is survived by two sons, Gary Salgado of Midland and Bobby Salgado of El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Debbie Marie Kozora of Mars, Pennsylvania; a brother, Augustine "Gus" Reyes of Midland; and by six sisters, Sylvestra Gavia, Dora Ruiz, Margaret Ramirez, Pauline Sanchez, and Josie Blackwell, all of Midland, and Inez Ramirez of San Jose, California. Jessie is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren; and several nephews, nieces, and cousins. Jessie was preceded in death by her husband, Damas Valles Salgado; a daughter, Faye Salgado Holguin; and by one brother, Daniel Reyes. Visitation will be Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home. Rosary will be Friday, December 8, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and Shrine, with interment at Fairview Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home.

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Published by Midland Reporter-Telegram on Dec. 7, 2017.

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Veronica Gonzales

December 10, 2017

What a beautiful, sweet person she was, and I will never forget her! Rest in peace, and my prayers to the family.

Mary Aguirre

December 9, 2017

Our condolences to the Reyes and Salgado Family. She was a very loving cousin Yes she was known as Chuy la De Damas. She was very close to God I am very sorry I couldn't be with the family I am sick too. Will alway be remembered. U cannot forget a nice person like her. R I P Chuy.

ELVIRA TUCKER ARNBERGER

December 9, 2017

Family of Chuy Salgado,

I wish to express my condolence for your loss of Chuy Salgado.

I have fond memories of her and her kind husband Damas, daughter Faye, sons Bobby and Gary. We were neighbors and our paths crossed for many years growing up in Midland.

I remember Chuy as kind, gentle and considerate to everyone she crossed paths with. And I know that her passing will not only leave a void in your life, but in the hearts of all those who knew her.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.

Hortencia Reyes

December 8, 2017

Bobby and Gary my most sincere condolences on your loss. Chuy was a very nice lady and will be greatly missed.

Eloisa moralez

December 8, 2017

May you rest in peace Chuy,my sincere condolences to the family.

David Valles

December 8, 2017

My thoughts and prayers to the Salgado/Reyes Family. May She be remembered as the Beautiful Person She was in Life. Bobby, Gary, Debbie hold strong."CHUY" La de Damas as we grew up knowing her, may you RIP, you will be missed.

Evelyn Rojas

December 8, 2017

There are things we don't want to happen,but have to accept, and there are people we can't live without but have to let go... I will always remember my "Tia Chuy" fondly. I have wonderful memories of times spent with her during my younger years. Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in my heart. May you rest in peace Tia Chuy... With much love from California,
Your niece, Evelyn

Yolanda Palomino

December 7, 2017

My Deepest Condolences to all The Reyes / Salgado Family. My prayers & thoughts are with you all. May The Lord wrap his arms around you all and give you comfort & peace . R.I.P. Chuy . Gone but never forgotten. ♡♡♡♡

Juanita Ramirez Lujan

December 7, 2017

My most sincere condolences to all.
Chuy was a beautiful person, She and my mother Josefa aside from being comadres they were also very good friends. My heart goes to all of you. May She rest in peace. No more pain.

DILLY & RUDY MENDOZA

December 7, 2017

Gary, Patsy and girls, our heart and prayers are with you. May God help ease your heartaches during this trying time. We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless You!!

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