She is preceded in death by her parents, Enrique and Diamantina Vela; 3 sisters, Maria E Fernandez, Raquel Fernandez, Graciela Alejo; and 3 brothers, Manuel E Vela, Augusto C Vela,and Juan A Vela.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, George B Salyer, Jr.; 1 brother, Raul E Vela; 4 children, Janie I Salyer, George L (Jeanette) Argotti, Joey (Cindy) Argotti, Sally Salyer (Tommy) Barley; 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Yolanda Salyer, in addition to raising her own children, helped raise 4 of her grandchildren as her own. She was a devoted long-term caregiver, loving wife, and caring grandmother. Her love was infinite and she had a heart so warm. Yolanda expressed her love through cooking, her infectious smile, and memorable laugh. Family was extremely important to Yolanda and she ensured that everyone she encountered felt welcomed and loved. Yolanda without a doubt left behind so many beautiful memories that anyone who had the opportunity to create them with her, can remember for a lifetime. She will live forever in our hearts.
A public visitation for Yolanda will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A rosary will occur Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A funeral mass will occur Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 9:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 2509 Nogales St, Corpus Christi, Texas 78416. An interment will occur Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemoryGardensFuneralHome.com for the Salyer family.
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