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Jessica Salinas Obituary
PHARR - Jessica Lizette Salinas, 22, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2007. She was a graduate of Nikki Rowe Highschool in McAllen, Texas and was a student at University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg, Texas.
She was employed by Shepard, Walton King Insurance in McAllen. She was preceded in death by her Paternal grandparents, Fidencio(Sr.) & Ofelia Salinas. She is survived by her parents, Fidencio "Lenny" Salinas, Jr. of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Elizabeth Salinas of Pharr; two sisters, Vivian (Christopher Robert) Barrera of Palmview, Texas and Marisela (Ramiro "Ramm" ) Leal of McAllen and one brother, Adrian Salinas of Grand Rapids, Michigan; four nieces, Victoria & Audrey Barrera, Brianna Nicole Leal & Alexis Renee Salinas and one nephew, Alec Ramm Leal and her Maternal grandparents, Francisco (Solidea) Perez, Sr. of McAllen and many aunts, uncles & cousins.
Jessica was the family's bundle of joy and will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and happy-go-lucky spirit.
The family's daily motto is "The Serentiy Prayer": God grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference."
Visitation will be from 12 Noon till 8 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007, at Kreidler Funeral Home Chapel on N.10th Street. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2007, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Pharr. Interment will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mission. Pallbearers will be Adrian Salinas, David Salinas, Franky Gonzalez, Mario Delgado, Raul Santana, and Gerald Magallon. Kreidler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jessica Salinas
Jessica Aguirre
April 24, 2007
WoW I just found out about this today! We were close in elementary then we all went our seperate ways yet even after not seeing you for years it was a shock to realize you are not with us anymore. I remember bumping into you on several occassions though! I hope you lived your life to the fullest and I am sure you will never be forgotten. You will always have a place in our hearts and our memories.
Adrian salinas
April 23, 2007
Hi Brat, I really wish I could see you, I know that you are watching down on us and I know that you are smiling at us. I wish I could be there with you, but I know my time will come. I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! Just Know that you are always in my Heart,Mind,and Soul, Forever!!!!Dont forget Im always going to be your favorite brother!!
Love Always,
Your Favorite Brother,
Vivian Barrera
April 23, 2007
Hi Juicy
I wanted to tell you that every part of me LOVES and MISSES you everyday, every second.
Alec Ramm Leal
April 22, 2007
Dear Aunt Jessica,
I miss your happy face and you playing with me.
xoxox
Your nephew,
Brianna Nicole Leal
April 22, 2007
Dear Aunt Jessica,
I love you very, very much.
xoxoxo
Josie Vela
April 16, 2007
Jessica, sorry to hear a little late about you leaving us. I'm sure you already know but just so you don't forget, your were a good classmate, a funny friend, a kind heart and so much more I'll miss you and I'll never forget how you were the first one to befriend me when i didn't know anyone!!!
God bless you and your family!
Victoria Barrera
April 14, 2007
Jessica, I wish I was their where the accident happend but it was a school night so I had to be asleep by that time. I wish you didn't have to go. I know you're in a better place now and some day I will see you again. I know you are watching us from up their. You are my best aunt in the whole world. I realy miss you.
Your niece,
Naila
April 10, 2007
I MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU!!!
Marisela Leal
April 5, 2007
Jessica,
You were taken from us so suddenly
This I'll never understand
How I wish to see your face, or touch your little hand
I'll never know the reason why God took you in this way
I can only hope to see you where you are someday
If I could have been there that night,
I'd do all that I could to save you and protect you.
But God had other plans and wanted only you
I know that you are with me, all the time, in fact
But I can't help feeling how desparately I want you back
If you ever want to see me, or reach out in some way
Always remember, Jessica, I'm just a thought away
Love always your sister,
adrian salinas
April 4, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
G C
April 3, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Ronnie Garza
April 2, 2007
to my little precious Jessica. i love you so much and i will miss you until the day i meet-up with you again and together with Jesus and God the Father, we will celebrate our reunion. for some reason it had to be you to open heaven's gates for the rest of us who stayed behind. one day we will be together again and we will rejoice. in his precious name, i pray for such. now that you are an angel in the heavens above and God's helper, please watch over your mommy who loves you so dear and misses you so much and watch over grandma who is in disbelief that you have left us for a short while. we'll see you, when we see you, my little one. all we can do for now is allowing our Father to take his course with each of us and wait for that glorious day when he decides it is time for us to be together again, as the family we once were on earth.
Love Always your Aunt Ronnie
Marc A. Perez
April 2, 2007
jessica, I know you have made it home now and are sitting there sending your smile down to us all. In the form of a warm sunny day for us to enjoy and remember your heart of love and joy. that is how we will remember you always each and every day. so when the birds are cherping and the day is sunny and bright, we will all be reminded of the light you brought into all our lives.
Renan Ramirez
March 31, 2007
Vivian, to you and your family... Our deepest condolences in this your time off loss. Whatever you ever need from me and my family is yours. Jessica will always be in my prayers...
Marsha & Jesse Garcia
March 29, 2007
Liz,
This is Jesse & Marsha Garcia (Arnie & Lina's friends from Holland MI). We met the last time you were up here. We are very sorry to hear about your daughter. We don't have the words to express our sympathy. What we do have is our assurance that God is our strength and courage to face every tomorrow. May there be peace within you and may you trust God to guide you and comfort you every step of the way. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Rodriguez
March 28, 2007
My deepest sympathies to all the family. May the Lord be with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Esmer Garcia
March 28, 2007
Hello Liz, this is Esmer, Lorie's friend. Lorie called me to let me know about your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know there are no words to help you with your painful loss, but remember she is in a better place and with our God. Turn to him and pray for peace within you. I lost my father in December and believe me speaking to God really helps when I miss my dad. Take care and May God bless you and your family.
Brenda Ochoa
March 28, 2007
to my best friend jess i love you i will never forget you... you will always live in my heart LOVE YOU LOTZ your BF Brenda Natalie Ochoa
Albesa Luna
March 28, 2007
To the Salinas & Gonzalez Family:
May the Lord strengthen & comfort you. Please know that you are in the prayers of those who care deeply and share in your sadness.
- Matt.5:4
Gina Garza
March 28, 2007
Dear Salinas Family,
My deepest condolences to your family. I will keep you in my prayers. I had shared many great memories with your daughter Jessica. She was a very beautiful and intelligent girl. She will be greatly missed. Jessica named our girl group DWA "Divas with Attitude." This name was a perfect fit for us girls. I know she is in heaven now looking down on us as our guardian angel.
Jason & Marisela Semaan
March 28, 2007
Salinas family,
Our deepest simpathies go out to your whole family. We have heard so many bueatiful things about Jessica from Adrian and she will be missed.Stay strong bro.
Sarah Avila
March 27, 2007
Jessica! It was awsome ringing in in the New Years with you and the girls I wish i could have come down more and spent more time with you!!! (you got me girl!) I know I will never forget you Jess... I am glad to have known you and will always remember your laugh! and sweet smile Live-Laugh-Love
John Leal
March 27, 2007
I'm sorry to hear about your terrible loss of your beloved daughter. Please accept my deepest condolence and may God be with you and your family at this most trying moment. John Leal. Phoenix AZ
Norma (Garza) Lamas
March 26, 2007
To Liz and Jessica's siblings,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you at this time of sorrow. Time will pass and the healing will start, but you will never forget her. God Bless you.
Jessica (Cavazos) Penalosa
March 26, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Salinas Family. We will all miss Jessica...she touched so many of our lives.
ELENA LEAL FREEMAN
March 26, 2007
You will be missed terribly by all who were lucky to have crossed your path....may your soul rest in peace...
JANIE MARMOLEJO
March 26, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Erika Montez-Cruz
March 26, 2007
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this night,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
when others cannot.
Hold them, Lord,
when we fail with human arms.
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back
in whatever language they best understand.
Dear Salinas Family:
I am deeply sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our prayers that you find the strength to get thru each day slowly but surely. Jessica will be deeply missed by all of us from Nikki Rowe High School. May she rest in peace and we shall all be with her again...someday.
Isaura Orozco
March 26, 2007
Jessica worked with Therapy At Home and was always a dedicated and enthusiastic, fun person to work with. Our company remembers her and is deeply sadden by her loss. Our prayes are with her family. Therapy At Home staff.
YOLANDA CAVAZOS
March 26, 2007
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE SALINAS FAMILY. VIVIAN I JUST FOUND OUT AND I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR SISTER. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOU TAKE CARE AND IF YOU NEED ANYTHING CALL ME.
Ruben D. Munoz LCpl/USMC/0311
March 25, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss and i pray for you with extreme sorrow, may God be with you and all your endeavors.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Ruben David Munoz
LCpl
U.S. Marine Corps
Lina M. Perez
March 25, 2007
Dear Jessica, I knew you but have troubles remembering the times we spent together. I'm sorry I wasn't able to be down there in Texas with you a whole lot, but whatever memories I have of you I will cherish. It's hard accepting I wont be able to get to know you now that your gone, but at least your in a beautiful place where god is with you, and it's nice to know that you will be watching over us from up there. You are now our angel watching after us. I love you and will never forget you, I promise. From your cousin Lina Marie.
Arnie Perez Sr
March 25, 2007
Jes si ca, this is Tio Wito,YEA!Tio Wito, YEA! Baby I know we will all come back together as a family just like GOD wants all of us to reunite in Paradise. Jesus made a promise before He died that HE will have a place in Heaven for US right next to Our Heavenly Father. And I know you are there now. We all miss your Smiles, Joy, and your Tenderness will be remembered in our hearts.
Love you
Tio Wito
Jeannette Aniceto
March 25, 2007
On behalf of the Aniceto Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jessica - my friend, may you rest forever in the heavens. You are in a much more beautiful place and although I would much rather have you present on earth, you are at peace.
I will miss your smile and laughter. I will remember the good times. City of McAllen Employee banquets, dinner with the girls and sharing the love of music.
Until we meet again,
ROSIE TREVINO
March 25, 2007
DEAR JESSICA,
I ONLY KNEW YOU FOR A SHORT WHILE. MAY YOU BE IN A BETTER BEAUTIFUL PLACE. WATCH OVER US.
Celina S. Castro
March 25, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Arnie Perez Sr
March 25, 2007
Jes si ca, This Tio Wito, YEA! Tio Wito,YEA!. Baby I know we will all come back together as a family just like GOD wants all of us to reunite in Paradise. Jesus, made a promise before He died that He will have a place in Heaven for us right next to our Heavenly Father. and I know you are there now. I will miss your Smiles, Joy and your Tenderness will be rememberes.
Love You
Tio Wito
Lina Perez
March 25, 2007
Jessica, you were always a bundle of Joy and a ray of Sunshine with your friendly smiles. I will cherish the good & fun memories. I will miss you but you have gone to nicer place where our Heavenly Father awaits you with open arms and embracing Love. Where there is no pain or suffering.
Love ya!
Tia Lina
Lina Perez
March 25, 2007
Liz, With Deepest Sympathy, I'm thinking of you and wishing you HOPE in the mist of sorrow. COMFORT in the mist of pain. Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so DEAR. May GOD give the Strenght to overcome the pain. I'm just a phone call if you need to talk. My prayers and thoughts are with you. LOTS OF LOVE!
Hannah Perez
March 25, 2007
Dear Jessica I will really miss you! even thou I never seen you before let Jesus be with you. I love you. let angles stay with your love!! your 1st cuz will always be with you. In spirt and soul.
Love Hannah.
March 25, 2007
Although you only worked with us for a short while, you will truely be missed. Your beautiful smile lit up our office. Our prayers are with your family.
Marie Castillo-Ayala
Shepard Walton King Ins. Group
Arnulfo Jr. Perez
March 25, 2007
I don't know what to say I wasn't there all the time, but I was there in spirt. I was there when she was born, she was a bundel of joy, full of life & personality,she was a one of a kind young women. I am really going to miss my juicy, God rest soul. Love AJ.
Barbara Rodriguez
March 25, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lali Espinoza
March 25, 2007
In Behalf of the Family Espinoza. We are sorry to hear about your lost. Are heart go to you and the family. Are prays are with you.
Luis Rodriguez
March 25, 2007
I didn't know you as well as I should of, and for that I am deeply sorry. Forever, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember you as you departed your home to vinture through your day. I will miss the sight of you even if we didn't know each other very well. I know you are in a better place and hope you watch over your loved ones.
Your Neighbor,
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