Amelia C. Saldana, 75 of Brownsville, Texas, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, entered in to eternal rest on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville.
Amelia is preceded in the death by her parents Manuel Cortez and Guadalupe Estrada, a daughter Celia and granddaughter April M. Alanis.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving and devoted husband of 58 years, Fidel Saldana, her five children: Rosie Gorena (Ernest), Jesse Saldana (Nancy), Bertha Alicia Garcia, Danny Saldana (Kim), Elizabeth DuBoise (Josh), as well as her 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren her 3 brothers and 5 sisters, and her many nieces and nephews.
Known to many as Amy, she was an amazing person who cared deeply for her family and friends. She had a beautiful smile and was kind and loving to all she knew. Ready to lend a hand, she always was eager to help never expecting anything in return. Her love and dedication to her family was a true testament of who she was. You could always count on her for her famous arroz, a mouthwatering chile, delicious menudo and many other family favorites. She loved fishing and spending time at the beach. She enjoyed playing her maquinitas, “we’re there dude,†traveled to many places and made some wonderful friends. Amy loved flowers and could turn a simple vase or wreath into gorgeous arrangements. Many of her friends and family always turned to her for the holidays to help decorate their homes. She was also an employee of BISD for over 28 years where she formed many lifelong friendships with students and faculty. Our family has lost a tremendous beautiful soul and will surely be missed by the many people who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer service and celebration of life at 7:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory. We will meet at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2018 with interment to follow at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens at 4464 Old Port Isabel Rd., Brownsville, Texas.
Pallbearers are Danny Saldana, Josh DuBoise, Troy Garcia, Abraham Alanis, Taite Saldana, Gilbert Saldana, Jesse R. Saldana, Elijah Masten. Honorary pallbearers are Jesse Saldana, Ernest Gorena, Vincent Garcia, Jacob Masten, and Emmitt Alanis. Funeral services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home located at 657 Springmart.
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Belinda Barrera CanoPostedJuly 31, 20182:57 pm
My heart goes out to you and your family. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Moe & Christine EsparzaPostedJuly 31, 20183:17 pm
My dear family sorry for the lost of such a beautiful person. Words,no matter how kind, can’t mend your heartaches. However, those who care for you wish you comfort & peace of mind”
The loss of someone so special that we were close to is never easy. To go from seeing someone everyday to not at all is very difficult to cope with. Some may feel a sense of confusion or instability when a loss like this happens. Amy was a special person with a big beautiful smile who made a world of difference in everyones life. May Our Heavenly Father Bless You All.
Andres VillarrealPostedAugust 1, 20188:45 am
My deepest condolences to you all on the loss of your mother.
Maria Rosa GarciaPostedAugust 1, 20181:46 pm
My deepest condolences to the family. May God bless you and give you strength to guide you through this difficult time. She was a great person, wife and mother. I was blessed to have worked with her. My family and I wish you comfort and peace.
Maria Rosa Garcia
Patricia
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Janie V BrisenoPostedAugust 2, 20189:02 am
My deepest sympathies we all know that no words can comfort your hearts just remember she might be gone but never forgotten always in our Hearts she was a Beautiful person with a great smile
Norma MaldonadoPostedAugust 2, 201811:34 am
Our deepest condolences for the loss of such a beautiful woman. She was there for mom when mom needed help and I’m sure they are now comadriando. To the family may God give you his strength and be with you. Our love is with you all. We love you. Norma & Jesse.
Janice HernandezPostedAugust 2, 20185:00 pm
I am so blessed to be a member of her family. She welcomed me into the family with loving arms. I am blessed to have her as my friend. She will be truly missed by so many who loved her and that she in turn loved unconditionally.
My deepest condolences to the Saldaña family. May our good Lord bless you all during this difficult time.
Fernando and Diana MassadPostedAugust 2, 20186:28 pm
Our prayers to all of the Saldaña Family. Our hearts ache for the loss of such a beautiful person. The loss of a parent is one of the hardest things in life. She will be missed. May you somehow find peace and comfort knowing she is home with the Lord and may you all keep her living in your hearts and memories.
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My heart goes out to you and your family. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
My dear family sorry for the lost of such a beautiful person. Words,no matter how kind, can’t mend your heartaches. However, those who care for you wish you comfort & peace of mind”
The loss of someone so special that we were close to is never easy. To go from seeing someone everyday to not at all is very difficult to cope with. Some may feel a sense of confusion or instability when a loss like this happens. Amy was a special person with a big beautiful smile who made a world of difference in everyones life. May Our Heavenly Father Bless You All.
My deepest condolences to you all on the loss of your mother.
My deepest condolences to the family. May God bless you and give you strength to guide you through this difficult time. She was a great person, wife and mother. I was blessed to have worked with her. My family and I wish you comfort and peace.
Maria Rosa Garcia
Patricia
Sidelia
Mel
My deepest sympathies we all know that no words can comfort your hearts just remember she might be gone but never forgotten always in our Hearts she was a Beautiful person with a great smile
Our deepest condolences for the loss of such a beautiful woman. She was there for mom when mom needed help and I’m sure they are now comadriando. To the family may God give you his strength and be with you. Our love is with you all. We love you. Norma & Jesse.
I am so blessed to be a member of her family. She welcomed me into the family with loving arms. I am blessed to have her as my friend. She will be truly missed by so many who loved her and that she in turn loved unconditionally.
My deepest condolences to the Saldaña family. May our good Lord bless you all during this difficult time.
Our prayers to all of the Saldaña Family. Our hearts ache for the loss of such a beautiful person. The loss of a parent is one of the hardest things in life. She will be missed. May you somehow find peace and comfort knowing she is home with the Lord and may you all keep her living in your hearts and memories.
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