Janie V.

Saldivar

Janie V. Saldivar, 90 years of age, went on to live an eternal life with Jesus on February 26, 2024 at 7:51 pm with the comfort of loved ones by her side. She was born May 22, 1933 in La Feria, Texas to Juan and Petra R. Villarreal. Janie graduated from La Feria High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Deacon Salvador Saldivar. She was a schoolteacher for the Headstart Program for several years. Janie was employed as a postmaster for the Los Indios, TX Post office for over 20 years. Janie was a devout catholic with a profound faith in Our Lord and Savior Christ the King Jesus, she also adored the Blessed Mother Virgin Mary and loved to pray to her daily. The Holy Bible describes her as a virtuous woman of noble character and of far worth more than precious rubies.

She was her husband's guiding light, after he had lost his vision in 1994, she would follow him everywhere he went. She was his encourager and motivator. Janie and Deacon Salvador were always together. She loved to serve the Lord at her church, always at her husband's side assisting him. She was a lifetime member of St. Margaret Annes Catholic Church, Santa Maria, TX. She was an amazing and wonderful Wife, Mother, Mother-in-Law, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and friend, whose legacy will continue to thrive in all the hearts she has touched.

She leaves to treasure her beautiful memory, the love of her life, her beloved husband of 61 years, Deacon Salvador G. Saldivar, her children, Rosemary Saldivar, Norma Lisa Johnson and Raymond Christopher Saldivar, her grandchildren, Sarah Saldivar, William Pabon III, "Sal" Salvador Pabon, Steven Pabon, Kayla Johnson, Amanda Rose, Aries Saldivar, Emily Saldivar and Jacob Mendoza, several Great-Grandchildren, one sister, Maria Fernandez and one brother, Johnny Villarreal. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews many relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday March 1, 2024 from 5 to 7pm with family present to receive guests. Prayer Service of the Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 pm with Nabor Zamarripa leading. A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday March 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Margaret Annes Catholic Church, Santa Maria. Interment will follow to Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, La Feria.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550 www.trinityfunerals.com