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Salome J. Cardona

March 18, 1931 — April 29, 2026

Salome J. Cardona, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Born on March 18, 1931, at Maria De Jesus Ranch, Texas, Salome lived a life marked by kindness, hard work, and an ever-present welcoming spirit that made everyone feel at ease.

Salome was known for his great sense of humor and his ability to brighten any room with his warmth and sincerity. Throughout his 73 years of marriage to his cherished wife, Gloria L. Cardona, he demonstrated unwavering love and dedication to his family. A respected and hardworking man, he deeply valued spending time with those closest to him, creating enduring memories and a loving family legacy.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria L. Cardona, and their daughters: Maria Elva Cardenas; Maria Luisa Cardona Limas and her husband Rene; Beatriz Cardona Rodriguez and her husband Jose Luis; Belia Cardona Guevara and her husband Rey; Veronica Cardona Vera and her husband Marco; and Gloria Cardona Guzman and her husband Jaime. Salome was a proud grandfather to 20 grandchildren and great-grandfather to 19 great-grandchildren, all of whom held him dearly in their hearts.

Salome was preceded in death by his father, Gilberto Cardona, and mother, Maria Luisa Davila; his sons, Prudencio Cardona and Salome Cardona, Jr., who was married to Maria; his daughter Rosa Cardona; and his siblings, brothers Abel Cardona, Francisco Cardona, and Gilberto Cardona; as well as his sisters Magee Cardona, Angela Cardona, and Paula Cardona.

His life will be honored with a viewing on Friday, May 1, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, at Salinas Funeral Home - Chapel of the Angels, located at 304 E. Edinburg Ave, Elsa, Texas. The funeral service will follow on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the same location, concluding with interment at Villa de la Paz Cemetery in Hargill, Texas, at 11:00 AM.

Salome J. Cardona's legacy of kindness, respect, and devotion to family will be forever remembered by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered as a great man who enriched the lives of those around him. May he rest in peace.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Salinas Funeral Home of Elsa, TX.


Salome J. Cardona, un amado esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano y amigo, falleció el 29 de abril de 2026 en Houston, Texas. Nació el 18 de marzo de 1931 en el Rancho María de Jesús, Texas, y vivió una vida marcada por la bondad, el trabajo arduo y un espíritu acogedor que hacía sentir bienvenidos a todos a su alrededor.

Salome era conocido por su gran sentido del humor y por su capacidad de iluminar cualquier lugar con su calidez y sinceridad. A lo largo de sus 73 años de matrimonio con su querida esposa, Gloria L. Cardona, demostró un amor y una dedicación inquebrantables hacia su familia. Hombre respetado y trabajador, encontraba su mayor alegría en convivir con sus seres queridos, creando recuerdos duraderos y un legado familiar lleno de amor.

Le sobreviven su amada esposa, Gloria L. Cardona, y sus hijas: Maria Elva Cardenas; Maria Luisa Cardona Limas y su esposo Rene; Beatriz Cardona Rodriguez y su esposo Jose Luis; Belia Cardona Guevara y su esposo Rey; Veronica Cardona Vera y su esposo Marco; y Gloria Cardona Guzman y su esposo Jaime.

Fue un orgulloso abuelo de 20 nietos y bisabuelo de 19 bisnietos, todos a quienes amó profundamente.

Salome fue precedido en muerte por sus padres, Gilberto Cardona y Maria Luisa Davila; sus hijos, Prudencio Cardona y Salome Cardona, Jr.; su hija, Rosa Cardona; sus hermanos, Abel Cardona, Francisco Cardona y Gilberto Cardona; y sus hermanas, Magee Cardona, Angela Cardona y Paula Cardona.

La velación se llevará a cabo el viernes 1 de mayo de 2026, de 3:00 PM a 9:00 PM, en La Funeraria Salinas - Capilla de Los Ángeles, ubicada en 304 E. Edinburg Ave, Elsa, Texas.

El servicio fúnebre se realizará el sábado 2 de mayo de 2026 a las 10:00 AM en La Funeraria Salinas - Capilla de Los Ángeles, el sepelio seguira en el Cementerio Villa de la Paz en Hargill, Texas, a las 11:00 AM.

El legado de bondad, respeto y amor por la familia de Salome J. Cardona permanecerá para siempre en los corazones de quienes lo conocieron y lo amaron. Será profundamente extrañado y recordado con cariño como un gran hombre que enriqueció la vida de todos los que lo rodeaban.

Los servicios funerarios están bajo la dirección de Salinas Funeral Home de Elsa, Texas.


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Friday, May 1, 2026

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