Carolina J. Becerra was called home Monday, December 29, 2014 at the age of 70. A graveside service will be Friday, January 2 at 11am at Oakwood Cemetery with Pastor Rumaldo R. Jimenez officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, January 1 from 6-8pm at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr. Carolina was born November 12, 1944 in Delia, Texas to parents, Joaquin T. Jimenez and Matilda P. Padilla. She was one of six children. Carolina loved her family and would do anything to make sure they were well cared for. She raised her grandson Mitchell R. Perez as her own. Carolina will be deeply missed by her family and everyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Guadalupe Salinas; brothers, Joaquin P. Jimenez and Rumaldo P. Jimenez; and granddaughter Mariah N. Contreras.
Carolina is survived by her husband, Joe Z. Salinas, Jr.; daughters, Julia J. Gonzalez and husband Alex, Mary Ann Rodriguez and husband Erasmo, Valerie S. Valenciano and husband Carlos, Sr. and Jessica S. Torres and husband David; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Chavelo P. Jimenez; and sisters, Helen P. Hernandez and husband Ruben and Ruth J. Arias and husband Ray.
Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be her nephews.