Our Staff

Johnny J. Salinas Jr.

Owner & Managing Funeral Director

Johnny J. Salinas Jr. is our Founder and Licensed Funeral Director for Salinas Funeral Home. Johnny started his career in the funeral service at the age of 17 after losing his sister Deborah Lynn Salinas in a tragic car accident. He began working in the funeral profession as a funeral attendant. He has always had the compassion to serve families. He later was given the opportunity to work as an administrator and received his license to sell prepaid funeral arrangements. It was after that time, Johnny decided to become a Funeral Director and help families in their difficult time. He studied at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service where he graduated top of his class with Honors in December 2010 and later received his license as a Funeral Director. He has worked at firms as a funeral director where later he was given the opportunity to become a General Manager of 3 funeral homes in Brownsville. On February 21st he married Isabel M. Salinas. Johnny has 3 beautiful daughters: Jaelyn, Madalynn & Raelynn Salinas. Johnny and his parents (Mr. Johnny Salinas &  Mrs. Aurora M. Salinas) opened up Royal Star Limousine Service of Weslaco in August 2010. He later opened more businesses with his wife, Isabel, which are named Infinity Hair Salon & Spa, DJ Royal Star & Glamour Shots by Royal Star in Weslaco. On his free time he enjoys taking trips with his family. Our funeral director Johnny J. Salinas Jr. is here to serve you and your family during your most difficult time of need. 

Telephone: 1-956-262-2971

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Aurora M. Salinas

Owner/ Pre-Need Specialist

Aurora M.  Salinas is our founder and Pre-Need Specialist for Salinas Funeral Home.  Aurora has been married to Johnny Joe Salinas for 33 years and has 6 wonderful children, Johnny, Deborah, Jeremiah, Josie, Prince and Jaiden.  Aurora lost her 15 year old daughter, Deborah to a tragic car accident in 2006 and identifies with families that have lost a loved one.  Aurora was a migrant worker for many years and in 1992 she decided to better herself and attend college. Aurora attended the University of Pan American in Edinburg, Tx and graduated with a Bachelors in Criminal Justice in 1998. In 2002, Aurora worked for the Weslaco Police Department as an ID technician. After a few years, she was given the opportunity to work for Child Protective Services for 10 years and enjoyed working with families and different entities such as law enforcement, judges, attorneys, ect.  She is compassionate about helping and assisting families in any way she can. On 2010, Mr. and Mrs. Salinas and their son Johnny opened up Royal Star Limousine Service in Weslaco, TX. and she has been managing the business for 9 years. Aurora is honored to continue her service to families now at Salinas Funeral Home. 

Telephone: 1-956-262-2971

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Isabel M. Salinas

After Care Specialist/ Family Service Counselor

Isabel M. Salinas is our After Care Specialist and Family Service Counselor at Salinas Funeral Home. Isabel is a compassionate person who loves to help out families. She is married to Johnny J. Salinas Jr. and has 3 beautiful children Jaelyn, Madalynn, Raelynn. 

Telephone: 1-956-262-2971

Miriam I. Rodriguez

Director of Public Affairs

Ms. Miriam I. Rodriguez as our Director of Public Affairs. Miriam is a compassionate individual with a passion to give back to our community. She has worked in the funeral industry for over five years and is experienced in handling important memorial events for our families. Her commitment to our families at our funeral homes is her most important priority. Miriam will be supporting both of our locations by providing our clients with needed resources, important events, and announcements in a timely manner. Ms. Rodriguez has a bachelors in Sociology and is currently pursuing her master’s degree of Science in Organizational Leadership. We are extremely proud to welcome her to our team and we look forward to working with her in creating strong community engagement.

Janie Ramirez

Office Administrator at Salinas Funeral Home of Elsa

Janie Ramirez is our office administrator for Salinas Funeral Home of Elsa. Janie was born in Weslaco and was raised in Lyford, TX. At the age of 5 years old her parents decided to move her and her 5 siblings to Elsa to attend E-E ISD and has lived in Elsa area since then. Janie graduated from E-E High School in 1987 and had already started working in the Delta Area. After having her first child, Tracy she continued working in the Delta Area with E-E ISD for a few years. Janie married Albert Ramirez in 2013 and together they have 3 children; Tracy, Rosie and Auggie. In 1999 Janie had the opportunity to meet the owner & president: Mr. Leonzo Guerra, Sr. of Guerra Funeral Homes and was given the opportunity to work with him as a Telemarketer in 2000 for Mission Plan Funeral Services. Janie is a Licensed Pre-Need Agent for the State of Texas. It was after that time when she started to feel her love and compassion to help and serve families during their difficult times of need. She committed her time and efforts in serving her community for almost 20 years. In May 2019 The Salinas Family acquired Guerra Funeral Home of Elsa, changing the funeral home name to Salinas Funeral Home and welcoming Janie to continue her love and compassion to help and serve the families as our office administrator. 

Telephone: 1-956-262-2971

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Jackie Rodriguez

Funeral Attendant of Salinas Funeral Home of Elsa

Jackie Rodriguez is our Funeral Attendant at Salinas Funeral Home assisting families during visitations and funerals. She is a compassionate person who is always willing to help out. Jackie is also our After Care Specialist and Pre Need agent for our funeral home. She is happy to be part of our team helping families during their difficult time. 

Telephone: 1-956-262-2971

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Norma Diaz-Rangel

Family Service Counselor Manager of Salinas Funeral Home of Elsa

Norma Diaz-Rangel is our Family Service Counselor at Salinas Funeral Home assisting families on planning ahead in their funeral arrangements. She is a compassionate person who is always willing to help out. Norma has over 19 years of experience and is very knowledgeable in guiding families on how to correctly plan ahead. Give her a call to find out how she can help you out.

Telephone: 1-956-262-2971

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Chris Rubio

Funeral Attendant at Salinas Funeral Home of Elsa

Chris Rubio joined our team as Funeral Attendant at Salinas Funeral Home in July 2019 assisting families during visitations and funerals. He is a compassionate person who is always willing to help out. 

Telephone: 1-956-262-2971

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Oscar Silva

Funeral Attendant at Salinas Funeral Home of Elsa

Oscar Silva is our Funeral Attendant at Salinas Funeral Home. He has been assisting with families during visitations and funerals for over 25 yrs. Oscar is a compassionate person who is always willing to help out. 

Telephone: 1-956-262-2971

Benjamin Villanueva

Funeral Attendant at Salinas Funeral Home of Elsa

Benjamin Villanueva joined our team on May 2019 as our Funeral Attendant at Salinas Funeral Home assisting families during visitations and funerals. He is a compassionate person who is always willing to help out.

Telephone: 1-956-262-2971

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Karen Chagoya

Funeral Home Administrator of Salinas Funeral Home of Brownsville

Karen Chagoya is our Funeral Home Administrator  at Salinas Funeral Home of Brownsville assisting families create an everlasting memory in all our personalized stationary items and tribute videos. She is a compassionate person who is always willing to help out. Karen is also our After Care Specialist and Pre Need agent for our funeral home. She is happy to be part of our team helping families during their difficult time. 

Paula Gonzalez

Brownsville Family Service Counselor Manager

Paula Gonzalez is our Family Service Counselor Manager at Salinas Funeral Home of Brownsville  assisting families on planning ahead in their funeral arrangements. She is a compassionate person who is always willing to help out. Paula has over 7 years of experience and is very knowledgeable in guiding families on how to correctly plan ahead. Give her a call to find out how she can help you out. 

Julissa Martinez

Funeral Attendant/Family Service Counselor

Julissa Martinez is our Funeral Attendant at Salinas Funeral Home of Brownsvlle assisting families during visitations and funerals. She is a compassionate person who is always willing to help out. Julissa is also one of our Pre Need agent for our funeral home. She is happy to be part of our team helping families during their difficult time. 

Telephone: 1-956-544-1171