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JORGE SALINAS (Age 57) "Koky"
Of Annandale, VA, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Loving father of Sebastian and Jess, he is survived by his wife, Patricia; his mother, Gladys; his brothers, José and Juan; and a large community of friends and family. He was a member of the Capitol Area Woodturners Association. His woodturnings can be viewed at www.jorgesalinaswood.com. He was a Mercedes-Benz auto technician, and he worked at Euro Motor Cars, in Bethesda, MD and American Service Center in Arlington, VA. A Mass in his memory will be celebrated for family and friends on Wednesday, April 27 at noon, at Christ the King Catholic Church on Colston Dr. in Silver Spring, MD.
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Memories and Condolences
for JORGE SALINAS
May 18, 2016
Amy Rothberg
May 17, 2016
George was probably the most innovative person I ever knew. He could fix anything and had a well-deserved reputation for never throwing anything out (I always loved his little "lathe of many colors"). Always challenged to come up with a better mousetrap, he would sit in the front row of every CAW meetings and, sometimes to the chagrin of the demonstrator, come up with with suggestions on how to improve the tool or technique being demonstrated. Were his suggestions always better? Not necessarily but always delivered with a smile. George's smile ... pure joy with a touch of "gotcha".
Patty ... I know this is a terribly difficult time for you and your family but as I'm sure you know, George touched a lot of lives in a lot of different ways. He will always be remembered.
...Amy
Henri Weems
May 8, 2016
Jorge was a great mentor, always willing to take time to show you some tip in woodturning which he had learned. So creative in art design for woodcrafts as well as the tools needed to complete fine works.
A master jack of all trades, we will miss you forever.
Juan Carlos Salinas
May 3, 2016
Sin querer y sin pensar
Una pieza de madera encontré en mi andar...
Como el viento cuando sopla con susurros me empezó a hablar:
"Algo oculto en mi interior
retira algunas partes y mi alma encontrarás
Extasiado y como en sueño una imagen presentí...
Mi tarea liberar
lo que el árbol ansiaba revelar
Con extremo cuidado cada corte realicé
Tallé la madera como quien deshoja una or
Con cada astilla que al piso cayó
mi corazón a la madera se unió
Y con un último corte al mundo se abrió
una obra de arte que en mis manos quedó
Esta madera que hubiera languidecido
y su cuerpo decaído
fue transformada y revivida
con cuidadosos cortes de roer y cuchilla
Y tal vez un día, parta con calma y sin prisa a buscar entre la brisa
de un bosque muy lejano
otro trozo de madera
otro trozo de mi vida
Patty
May 1, 2016
Koky was a man of many passions from little league as a child to surfing, sailing, and fencing as a young man in Peru to all things mechanical as a professional auto technician. He was a man of many talents and excelled at all things he tried. A true Jack of all trades. But his greatest passion was his love for his children Sebastian and Jess. When unable to return to work due to medical issues, Koky became a stay at home dad. Nothing made him happier than cooking meals for his kids, teaching Jessi to fish and shoot a bow and arrow and sharing his love of hunting with Sebastian. Those close to him new him as a great friend, mentor. skilled mechanic, hard worker, generous person and excellent father and family man.
Jose Salinas
May 1, 2016
Many centuries ago a great master, the son of a humble carpenter, taught us that great men are not necessarily those who are stronger physically or that achieved great things evident to us all, or the ones who performed heroics feats, won wars, led empires, countries or armies, started crusades or amazing movements, prolific writers, laureate geniuses great men (including women) are others.
They are the ones who daily build their own humanity and quietly manage to be better, despite doubts and temptations, internal and external pressures, tribulations, adversity, the incessant questioning of others, despite the apparently invincible demons within that without truce sow uncertainty in our being.
The true fight is and will always be against one self. The ultimate goal is not to win, this is not a war of such kind. The aim is to fight, is to always be aware that despite the many defeats or victories we may encounter along the way . and they will come by the thousands, we ought to continue the battle on a daily basis. As a result we will be better, individually and collectively.
Koky indeed fought with great heart the many shadows that crossed his path and time and time again defeated with a soft smile and clear eyes the relentless siege he was under. With undeniable virtues .courage, humility, commitment, kindness, honesty and above all a strong sense of duty and family he set the pace ahead with love and light.
The Lord has called him to now shed his light from above to those who still have to walk terrestrial paths, so he can instill in them the seed of hope.
May the world rejoice, as we have a new celestial body upon us.
Vivian Porro
May 1, 2016
Koki, siempre estarás en mi corazón.
With Sebastian and Jessi
April 29, 2016
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Wood Turning by Jorge Salinas
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Wood Turning by Jorge Salinas
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Wood Turning by Jorge Salinas
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Wood Turning by Jorge Salinas
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Wood Turning by Jorge Salinas
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Wood Turning by Jorge Salinas
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Wood Turning by Jorge Salinas
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Bob & Jane Holtje
April 28, 2016
Jorge was a great friend, mentor and excellent woodturner. He was a very generous person and an exceptional family man.
He will be greatly missed.
Jerry Simpson
April 27, 2016
I am very sad to hear about Jorge's passing. Jorge was a real special person and a very talented woodturner. He truly cared about his friends. I enjoyed seeing him at the CAW meetings and at his house.
Mark Heatwole
April 26, 2016
I only knew Jorge through the CAW meetings. He was always a happy guy. He will certainly be missed. Patty, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Richard Allen
April 26, 2016
Our lives are filled with the folks we encounter. Some folk fill up a larger space in our lives than others. The space that Jorge has in my life is large indeed. The remaining space allocated to Jorge will now be filled with reliving my time with him and the sorrow of knowing I can't share his brilliance. The tepe that Jorge made still makes me shake my head in wonder.
Mari
April 26, 2016
Queridos Patty,Sebastian,Jessi, Gladys, Jose y Juan, mis mas sinceras condolencias y los acompaño en su dolor. Siempre recordare a Koky con su linda sonrisa, sus lindos ojos y su infinita bondad. Nunca olvidare todos los años de amistad que tuvimos, los campings a la playa, las fiestas, en fin muchas memorias inolvidables. Fue un honor ser parte de su vida. Con muchisimo cariño!! Mari
Robert Kahane
April 26, 2016
A marvelous, sweet and talented guy. Always enjoyed our time - although limited together. Is missed!
Gerry Headley
April 26, 2016
Jorge was a great guy. He always seemed to be in a happy mood and was kind and generous. I enjoyed his presence every time he was around. Jorge was a very talented woodturner and will be sorely missed. Peace be with you.
CA & Joyce Savoy
April 26, 2016
Jorge--Rest in peace. We all loved you and shared many great time woodturning.
Patrick O'Brien
April 26, 2016
Patricia, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jorge was one of my favorite woodturners and tinkerers. He will be sorely missed.
Patrick O'Brien
Michael Kinney
April 26, 2016
"George"! Always a smile and positive attitude. Your art was truly striking. You will be missed.
April 25, 2016
Jorge aka Luis Lafranco(Euromotorcars family)
,hard to forget that smile.RIP
Mary Lambert
Juan Carlos Pedraglio Lorca
April 25, 2016
Gladys, Jose y Juan Carlos........
Nuestras condolencias y deseos de cristiana resignación.
Arlette nos venia comentando día a día la lucha de Koky. Dios lo tenga en su gloria.
Juan Carlos Pedraglio
April 25, 2016
Patty, Sebastian and Jessi,
We will always keep Koky in our hearts. We have fond memories of our beach trip and dinners together. We also have some of his beautiful wood turning work that today we display very proud.
Wood Carver's Poem
April 24, 2016
Annie Simpson
April 24, 2016
I am so saddened to hear of Jorge's passing. He was a generous teacher, gifted wood turner, artist, and all round good person. Mando mis más sinceras condolencias a la familia de Jorge.
Chadwell Family
April 24, 2016
George, you were an incredibly gifted artist, and a warm and generous friend. You will be missed.
Loree Brown
April 23, 2016
You will be missed. I am glad that my family and I had the pleasure of meeting you and the privilege of owning some wood turnings.
Darlene
April 23, 2016
My deepest condolences to your family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you, it is never easy to lose a loved one who is so dear to your heart, May you draw comfort from God, who will sustain you and give you peace .2 Corn 1:3,4
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