Phillip Tomas Salinas

Our beloved Phillip Tomas Salinas "Phillip Beau" or "Uncle Flip", age 35, passed away suddenly on August 9, 2024. He was born on October 4, 1988 to Ruby S. and Ray E. Salinas Jr. in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas and graduated from W.B. Ray High School in 2007. At Ray High School, Phillip was a wide receiver on the football team, a skilled soccer player and basketball player. He was also an excellent student who was well liked by all.
Phillip was employed by Palmilla Beach Golf Club as an outdoor service manager and Pro Shop assistant. He took great pride in his work and was beloved by both coworkers and patrons. Phillip was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Phillip was a loving father, son, grandson, brother, brother-in-law, nephew and cousin.
Phillip was a caring father who adored his daughter, Kaylee Salinas, his "Cool Kid". He will always be remembered for his love of laughter, quiet nature, and warm smile. He lit up any room he entered and any dance floor he stepped on. Phillip is preceded in death by his two grandfathers, Ray E. Salinas, Sr. and Antonio C. Salinas, Sr.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Kaylee Salinas, his parents, Ruby and Ray E. Salinas Jr., his brother Ray Anthony Salinas (Laura), nephews Eamonn, Kellan and Cormac Salinas. His godparents, Rosy and David Moreno, grandmothers Elida G. Salinas and Irma L. Salinas, and aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends will all miss him dearly.
Visitation will be held from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel, with a rosary recited at 7pm that same evening. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at St. Andrew's by the Sea. Interment to follow at Seaside Memorial Park.
Having the distinguished honor to serve as pallbearers are: Bradley Boyd, John Wilson, Ryan Wilson, Thomas Wilson, Jeffrey Moreno, Tony Albert Salinas, Sonny Salinas and Orlando Salinas.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to support Kaylee Salinas as she navigates this terrible loss. Donations can be made at the following link: https://gofund.me/c9c38141
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