Valentin Salgado, 83, of Kingsville, TX passed away on April 4, 2023, in Kingsville, TX.
He was born on February 14, 1940, in Ben Bolt, TX to Esiquiel and Ester Salgado
He was a retired self-employed vendor.
He is preceded in death by one son, Roel Salgado; two brothers, Elias Salgado, and Carlos Salgado; five sisters, Esmeralda Esquivel, Amalia Newman, Alicia Garcia, Cristella Franco, and Dalia Guerra.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 65 years, Benilde C. Salgado of Kingsville; one son, Valentin (Linda) Salgado of Corpus Christi; one daughter, Velma S. Ortega of Kingsville; five sisters, Lydia Markum, Gloria Gutierrez, Idolina Guerra, Alma Salas, Aida Alvarez, and Nora Tijerina; one brother, Gilbert Guerra; four grandchildren, Omar (Robina) Salgado, Angela Salgado, Juan Ramirez (Tina), Lisa (Jesse) Allen; four great-grandchildren, Ava, Marco, Rose and Lexy James; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home, with a Religious Service at 7:00 p.m.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home with Pastor Servando Torres officiating.
Burial will follow at Calaveras Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home.