Carmen Salinas Maldonado was born in Kenedy, Texas to William and Louisa Salinas on July 17, 1927. She passed away at the age of 94 years old in San Antonio, Texas to join her husband, Joe G. Maldonado, in Heaven on January 20, 2021. Carmen is survived by her loving daughters Angie Maldonado, Virginia Alderete, and Gloria M. Maldonado and beloved sons, Joe W. Maldonado and Edward Maldonado; Brother William; Sisters Mary, Louise and Angie; Grandchildren Joe Jr., Melissa, Priscilla, Daniel and Jerry; and Great-Grandchildren Damion, Dorien, Brianna, Loreen, Marena, Daniel Jr., Timmy, Orian, Eliana, Elija. She loved family and she will be forever loved and cherished.