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Manuel Salinas Sr.

Manuel Salinas Sr.

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Manuel L. Salinas

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friends passed peacefully through Heavens gates on Friday, February 3, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.

Manuel was born in Lordsburg on August 4, 1938 and attended High School as a Lordsburg Maverick. During his sophomore year of High School, he voluntarily joined the Army in 1959 and served our Country until 1983. While his time serving our Country, he also attended NM State University to pursue his Business degree. After obtaining his degree in 1961, the State Corporation Commission gave Manuel the opportunity to serve as a public servant to the people of New Mexico. Before his military career ended, he was sent Executive orders by Governor Bruce King to actively respond to the 1980 Prison Riot at the New Mexico State Penitentiary for a period of 12 days. Shortly after moving to Santa Fe, he met and married his beautiful, supportive wife, Anna Ruth Chapman. In 1975 he was appointed to serve as the Director for the State Corporation Commission and served the state until his retirement in 1998.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother Luz and Josephine Salinas, brother, Marvin De La Garza and his beloved wife, Anna Ruth.

He is survived by his son, Manuel Salinas Jr. (Rosemary), daughters, Relda Jo Fallis (William), Tammy Salinas (Sean), Patricia Bybee (Berto Valdez), and Roberta Nylund (Mark), brother, Edmund Salinas and wife Dolores, sister, Loretta De La Garza, mother-in-law, Relda F. Ortega, grandchildren, Keisha Salinas, Dominique Salinas, Noah Salinas, Shianne and Sierra Fallis, Robert Thompson, Gilbert and Andrew Valdez, great grandchildren, John Salinas and Contess Reyos, and many loving nephews, nieces and friends.

A visitation and rosary were held on February 8, 2012. A mass was celebrated on February 9, 2012. All services were held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

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Name Manuel Salinas Sr.
Date of Death February 3rd, 2012
Home Town AL, US 
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Cemetery Rivera Family Funeral Home
Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
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Edward Salinas published a tribute .

CUZ,SAY HELLO TO YOUR DAD AND MY DAD AND ALL OF THE SALINAS'S FAMILY THAT ARE WAITING FOR YOU.

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Noah & Dominique published a tribute .

Grandpa, it's been a week now and our hearts hurt so much. We go into your room looking for you so many times and no grandpa's beautiful eyes looking back at us. We miss you grandpa. Noah cries a lot for you too, but I tell him that your with Jesus.

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Johnny Talavera published a tribute .

My heartfelt condolences for all the family. Gald to be part of this family. Lot of Love to all of you.

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Relda,william,shianne,sierra Fallis published a tribute .

Dad, you inspired me in so many ways. Thank You for being there when I needed you. You are in a restful place now with all your loved ones. You will be missed. Our prayers are with you. REST IN PEACE DADDY, XOXOXOXO

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Manuel Salinas Jr. published a tribute .

Dad I love u very very much u inspired me so much I had fun being ur caregiver. Dad we had a good time going to El PASO to visit family. I know u r in a better place up with or loving lord and with mom the kids will miss u so much.I couldn't ask for a better father and brother like u. So know I let u go and be a loving angel to someone who love is grater then your..I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU WILL BE MISSED..LOVE YOUR ONLY SON Jr.

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Manuel Salinas Jr. published a tribute .

Dear dad I thank God for having u in my life as my father and brother you where always there for me when I needed u most. I truly loved been your caregiver and son for the past year.Most of all going on trips to El PASO and just being there and able to laugh and enjoy the show the doctors . Dad I know u are in a better place with are loving lord and with mom give her my love and u will be missed so much I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

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Dominique & Noah published a tribute .

Grandpa, we miss you so much but we know you are with Jesus and grandma. We love you. We won't forget you.

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Hollieann Nylund published a tribute .

my thought are with the family and my prayers go out to you all ,love hollie

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Alma Salinas Melendez published a tribute .

Salinas Family, I'm very sorry for your loss. The world lost a GREAT MAN on Friday but heaven gained a WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, & LOVING ANGEL. We will miss our beloved Uncle Manuel! Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. We love you!

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Bossantonio Salinas published a tribute .

One of the greatest men to walk the face of this earth . Tio you taught us well , we learned and will always walk the line in your Honor !!! You were Noble , Brave , Just , Faithful, and the most generous man , impartial and always looked up to by all . Your unforgettable smile , your gentile character , your class and pasazz , are impregnated forever in all our hearts !! We will keep the faith you showed us , Tio de puro CORAZON!!! Lo Amare Siempre , Gracias a Dios .

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