Felix Salinas, 70, of Reidsville, passed away at his home on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Holy Infant Catholic Church with Father Nohe Torres officiating. Burial will follow in Reidlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 14th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, including a prayer vigil.
Felix was born in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and in 1979 he made North Carolina his home. He spent his life as a hardworking tobacco farmer, hog farmer, and construction worker, providing faithfully for his family through years. On weekends, Felix loved taking long road trips, enjoying the journey as much as the destination. He was known for his generosity and insisted on feeding everyone—and paying for it—no matter the occasion.
Felix cherished time with his family above all else, especially the precious moments spent with his grandchildren. When visiting his hometown in Mexico, he devoted his time to visiting friends and loved ones, reconnecting with everyone he could. A humble and deeply forgiving man, Felix had an unconditional love for others and lived with kindness at the center of his heart. He loved singing and listening to corridos music, which always brought him joy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Santos Montero and Tomasa Salinas; daughter, Laura Cristina Salinas; and sister, Ciriaca Salinas.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Maria Salinas; sons, Ezekiel Salinas and Eleazar Salinas (Nancy) ; daughters, Ana Salinas and Juana Solorzano (Eligio); grandchildren, Julieta Sofia Salinas, Marcos Mateo Salinas, Gabriel Isaias Solorzano, and Cristian Rafael Solorzano; brothers, Anacleto and Emilio; sisters, Celerina, Elodia and Carmela.
Félix Salinas, de 70 años de edad, vecino de Reidsville, falleció en su domicilio el lunes 12 de enero de 2026, rodeado del cariño de sus seres queridos.
La Santa Misa de cuerpo presente se celebrará a las 11:00 de la mañana el jueves 15 de enero de 2026 en la Iglesia Católica Holy Infant, siendo celebrante el Padre Nohe Torres. Al término de la misa, sus restos serán sepultados en el Cementerio Reidlawn. La familia recibirá a familiares y amigos en la Funeraria Wilkerson el miércoles 14 de enero, de 6:00 a 8:00 de la tarde, donde se llevará a cabo una vigilia de oración.
Félix nació en San Luis Potosí, México, y en el año de 1979 se estableció en Carolina del Norte, lugar que hizo su hogar. Fue un hombre trabajador y responsable, dedicado durante toda su vida al campo como cultivador de tabaco, a la crianza de puercos y al trabajo en la construcción, siempre esforzándose por sacar adelante a su familia. Los fines de semana disfrutaba salir a carretera y hacer viajes largos, gozando tanto del camino como del destino. Era conocido por su gran generosidad, ya que siempre procuraba dar de comer a todos y nunca permitía que alguien más pagara. Para Félix, lo más importante era su familia, y atesoraba de manera especial el tiempo compartido con sus nietos.
Cada vez que visitaba su tierra natal en México, dedicaba su tiempo a visitar a amigos y familiares, reencontrándose con todos los que podía. Fue un hombre humilde, de gran corazón y espíritu perdonador, con un amor sincero e incondicional hacia los demás. Le gustaba cantar y escuchar música de corridos, lo cual siempre le llenaba de alegría.
Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Santos Montero y Tomasa Salinas; su hija, Laura Cristina Salinas; y su hermana, Ciriaca Salinas.
Le sobreviven su esposa de 47 años, María Salinas; sus hijos, Ezekiel Salinas y Eleazar Salinas (Nancy); sus hijas, Ana Salinas y Juana Solórzano (Eligio); sus nietos, Juileta Sofía Salinas, Marcos Mateo Salinas, Gabriel Isaías Solórzano y Cristian Rafael Solórzano; sus hermanos, Anacleto y Emilio; y sus hermanas, Celerina, Elodia y Carmela.
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