She was a devoted wife to Ramon Saldana Jr., and proud mother to her two children, Raymond Saldana and Erika Saldana and grandmother to Noah Saldana and Evan Esqueda.
Mary enjoyed to spend mornings drinking her cup of coffee in her back patio praying and listening to God's word. She was the rock and soul of her family and dedicated her time to them. She loved with all of her heart and was a true servant leader. Mary was the life of the party, she loved to dance and had the loudest laugh in the room. If you needed someone to lean on, she was there for support and to provide words of wisdom. Mary loved to visit the casinos with family and friends. She made many lifelong friends along the way that appreciated her zest for life and her heart of gold. Above all, Mary lived to serve the Lord and her family is in peace knowing she is with our Lord and Savior in Heaven.
She was preceded in death by her father, Justo Atkinson, sister Francis Alaniz, father-in-law Ramon Saldana Sr., sister-in-law Maria Saldana, and brother-in-law Jaime Jose Saldana.
Mary is survived by her husband Ramon Saldana Jr, son Raymond Saldana, daughter Erika Saldana, grandsons Noah Saldana and Evan Esqueda, son-in law Efrain Esqueda, daughter-in-law Brandy Saldana and her sisters, Gracie Vasquez, Ciria Salazar, Sylvia Gutierrez, Minerva Verduzco and brother Jesus Atkinson and beloved mother, Ademina Atkinson and many nieces and nephews.
We invite family and friends to please join us celebrating her life on Thursday, September 15, 2022 visitation from 2pm - 10pm with a prayer service at 7pm in Chapel of Angels at Funeraria del Angel Buena Vista. Visitation will continue Friday, September 16, 2022 from 8am - 2pm with a Chapel Service commencing at 2pm followed by a burial at 3pm at Buena Vista Burial Park.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Tx. 956-541-5400, Dignity Memorial Provider.
