Fidencio "Lenny" Salinas, Jr.

MCALLEN - Fidencio Salinas, Jr., 76, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 in Wyoming, Michigan. Mr. Salinas is preceded in death by his parents, Fidencio Salinas, Sr., and Ofelia Salinas; daughter, Jessica L. Salinas; five siblings, Estela S. Escalona, Francisca Salinas, Dolores Salinas, Ruben Salinas, and Reynaldo Salinas.

Mr. Salinas is survived by his spouse, Janie Ramos; five children, Vivian Barrera, Marisela (Ramiro) Leal, Adrian Salinas, Mia (Marcus) Wealtherall, and Norfelia (Joshua) Pena; eight grandchildren, Victoria L. Barrera, Audrey Barrera, Brianna N. Leal, Alec R. Leal, Alexas R. Salinas, Jade Pena, Victoria Pena, and Laila Pena; one great grandchild, Omari Beene; ten siblings, Anita Salinas, Janie Salinas, Angelina Salinas, Alicia Salinas, Angelica (Benny+) Guajardo, Jose Enrique " Henry" (Clara) Salinas, Sylvia (Clemente) Guerra, Dora Salinas, and Lorie (Kenny) Kilgore; numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Salinas a young migrant farm worker and cattle rancher, after graduating from high school, worked for 16 years as a foreman at B.D. Holt.Holt Hulings, and as a master mechanic, he specialized in forklifts and took great pride in his work.

In his free time, he enjoyed watching Gene Autry and John Wayne western movies, dancing, and listening to country and Tejano music. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, and barbecuing. He loved playing baseball and was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan. these hobbies and passions brought him joy throughout his life and will remain cherished memories for those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary, Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Legacy Chapels 4610 South Jackson Road in Edinburg.

Funeral services are under the direction of Legacy Chapels in Edinburg