Dominga S De Leon

Dominga S De Leon obituary, Houston, TX

Dominga S De Leon

Dominga De Leon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by San Jacinto Funeral Home & Cremation Services & Cemetery on Dec. 15, 2025.
Dominga S. Deleon, 86, of Houston, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2025, in Houston. She was born on April 25, 1939, in Los Herreras, Nuevo León, Mexico, to Refugio Salinas Quintanilla and Aniceta Flores Anes.

On July 18, 1957, Dominga married Samuel Deleon Flores in Los Herreras, Nuevo León, Mexico. Together they built a life rooted in love, family, and tradition. Dominga was a devoted housewife who dedicated her life to her family, creating a warm and welcoming home filled with love and laughter.

She was known for her culinary talents, especially her tamales and menudo, which became cherished staples at family gatherings. Dominga enjoyed playing Mexican lotería, spending time at the casino, and playing poker. Her joy for life and her devotion to family were evident in everything she did.

Dominga leaves behind her beloved children: her daughters; Maribel, Irma (Fidel), Francelia (Felipe), Aracelia, Margarita Esmeralda (Esau), Yesenia (Jesse), Bianca (Ino); her sons: Samuel Jr. (Michelle), Guadalupe (Melessa). She was blessed with 28 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild, each of whom will carry her memory forward. She is also survived by her siblings: Manuel Salinas, Maria Salinas de Garza, Omelia Salinas Garza (†), Guadalupe Salinas de Cortez, Marcelino Salinas, Alfonso Salinas, Juan Salinas (†), Jose Salinas, Elroy Salinas, and Herodes Salinas.

Dominga's life was a testament to the strength of family, tradition, and love. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

She will be missed dearly.

Dominga S. Deleon, de 86 años, residente de Houston, Texas, falleció el 12 de diciembre de 2025 en Houston. Nació el 25 de abril de 1939 en Los Herreras, Nuevo León, México, hija de Refugio Salinas Quintanilla y Aniceta Flores Anes.

El 18 de julio de 1957, Dominga contrajo matrimonio con Samuel Deleon Flores en Los Herreras, Nuevo León, México. Juntos construyeron una vida basada en el amor, la familia y la tradición. Dominga fue una dedicada ama de casa que entregó su vida a su familia, creando un hogar cálido y lleno de alegría.

Era reconocida por sus talentos culinarios, especialmente por sus tamales y menudo, que se convirtieron en platillos imprescindibles en las reuniones familiares. Disfrutaba jugar a la lotería mexicana, visitar el casino y jugar póker. Su alegría de vivir y su devoción por la familia se reflejaban en todo lo que hacía.

Dominga deja en vida a sus queridos hijos; sus hijas, Maribel, Irma (Fidel), Francelia (Felipe), Aracelia, Margarita Esmeralda (Esau), Yesenia (Jesse), Bianca (Ino); sus hijos: Samuel Jr. (Michelle), Guadalupe (Melessa). Fue bendecida con 28 nietos, 54 bisnietos y 1 tataranieto, quienes llevarán su memoria en el corazón. También le sobreviven sus hermanos: Manuel Salinas, María Salinas de Garza, Omelia Salinas Garza (†), Guadalupe Salinas de Cortez, Marcelino Salinas, Alfonso Salinas, Juan Salinas (†), José Salinas, Elroy Salinas y Herodes Salinas.

La vida de Dominga fue un testimonio de la fuerza de la familia, la tradición y el amor. Su presencia será profundamente extrañada, pero su legado vivirá en los corazones de todos quienes la conocieron.

Será recordada y extrañada con mucho cariño.

The family requests flowers be ordered through the following florist:

Channelview Flower Basket

https://www.channelviewflowerbasket.com/

281-457-1822

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