Humberto "Bert" Salas

1/21/2019

Benavides, Texas:
On Saturday, January 19, 2019 Humberto "Bert" Salas, loving father of two, passed in his sleep at the age of 72.

Humberto was born on July 26, 1946 in San Diego, Texas to Atilano and Maria (Mercado) Salas. He was a 1964 graduate of Benavides High School, Benavides, Texas, and attended Texas A & I University. He served in the United States Army from 1967 through 1970. After the service Humberto pursued a career in Christian radio in the Houston area. Later he took managership of KGLF in Robstown, Texas. In 1995 he entered the retail business, serving with the Radio Shack Corporation as a manager in their Alice, Texas operation. After his retirement, Humberto joined the ranks of the local oil industry with the Woodgroup and STX of Freer, Texas until the time of his passing.

Humberto had a passion for Jesus Christ and the message of the gospel. He loved to examine the wonders of God's creation around him, and combined that passion with his thirst for truth and knowledge. He was an avid reader. Humberto was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

Humberto was preceded in death by his father, Atilano M. Salas. He is survived by his two sons, Jeremy (Nikki) and Christopher (Adria), his mother, Maria Salas, three brothers, Atilano, Jr. (Melba), Ricardo Javier (Joyce), Daniel (Cindy), and two sisters, Gloria Alaniz (Corando), Esperanza Cavazos (Ovidio), and several grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Prayer service will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home of San Diego, Texas. Funeral services are on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Mauro P. Garcia Funeral Home in San Diego, Texas followed by military gravesite services by the United Veterans Burial Association of Alice, Texas at the Benavides Cemetery. All services will be officiated by Pastor Robert Perez and Pastor Loena Perez from the Kingdom Now Church in Benavides, Texas. Mauro P. Garcia entrusted with the services. Condolences may be left on our website: www.mauropgarcia.com

10 Comments

W.J.

1/21/2019 10:57:56 am

To the Family:’
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who have died, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalm 116:15

Atilano Salas

1/24/2019 12:00:50 am

Thank you, W.J.

Jim Glogowski

1/21/2019 01:10:05 pm

Sad for your loss.

I had the honor and the pleasure to work with Bert in the early 90's at KGOL AM 1180 in Houston.
Bert recommended me for the GM position there.
His commitment was to spreading The Gospel! He was very talented in radio, and his personality made you a "friend from the beginning!"
We lost touch after Bert went to KGLF.
I am so Thankful that God brought us together!

Jim Glogowski
VP
Salem Media Group Miami

1/22/2019 08:39:08 pm

Thank you, Jim, for those kind words.

Terry & Brian Modoff

1/22/2019 12:10:00 am

To the Salas family ,
Although no words can really help to ease your loss, please know that you are close in our hearts & in our prayers. We pray that God will help you get through this time with peace,comfort & the knowledge that He loves you. It’s apparent that Bert served God in life & that God will have a special place for him as well. Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts & our prayers are with you.
Terry & Brian Modoff
Austin, Tx

1/22/2019 08:37:11 pm

Thank you for your consoling words.

Amanda Benitez

1/23/2019 08:41:54 pm

My deepest condolences to his family, I had the honor of working with him at RadioShack, we never worked together since I was working in Rio Grande City, but we were always in contact with each other, he was a great mentor to me, always calling to make sure I was doing fine and if I had a question I knew he will always be just a phone call away. May you Rest In Peace my friend.

1/23/2019 10:06:10 pm

Thank you for sharing your fond remembrance of Humberto. The thought is much appreciated, Amanda.

Miles and Grainne Gilliam

1/24/2019 02:22:14 pm

Dear Salas family,

With you, we worship the Lord and thank Him for Umberto. We know that you receive divine comfort from on high in the name of Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Your whole family is so wonderful and precious and strong, and we mourn Umberto's passing with you, and celebrate his glorious homecoming as well. God's blessing continue and increase on you all. You are so loved and we look forward to embrace and fellowship soon. Love, Miles and Grainne

1/25/2019 09:23:37 pm

Miles and Grainne, your beautiful words touch the Salas family to its core and we take great comfort in them, especially Mother. God bless you both. We will all miss our dear Humberto.

Humberto "Bert" Salas

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