Serapio “Frank” Salinas Jr., 65 of Hollister, CA, following a short illness, died peacefully at his home on Sunday May 17, 2009. He was surrounded by his family who will miss him dearly. He was born on June 27, 1943 in Big Spring, TX. He was a Tractor Driver/Foreman for Goldsmith Seeds Inc. in Gilroy, CA. for 25 years.
Husband of Raquel Salinas, Father of Maricela Ramirez spouse of Marcos Ramirez (Hollister), Diana Jimenez (Phoenix, AZ), Sandra Franco spouse of Julio Franco (Phoenix, AZ), Joann Salinas (Hollister), Martha Salinas spouse of Jason Evans (Gilbert, AZ). Brother to Juane Vasquez, Gloria Gonzales, Virginia Quistian all from Hollister, Roy Salinas from Gilroy, and Oscar Salinas from Brush, CO., and many beloved nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Predeceased parents Serapio and Maria Salinas and brother Joe Salinas.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 20th from 12:00 noon until 8:00 P.M. at the Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito St., Hollister with the recitation of the Rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. Family and friends will leave the mortuary Thursday morning at 9:30 A.M. to attend a Mass of The Resurrection at Sacred Heart Church 5th & College Streets, Hollister at 10:00 A.M. Graveside services and burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
