Maria Luz

Turija Salinas Johnson

Maria Luz Turija Salinas Johnson of Beaumont, TX; passed Aug. 24, 2024.

A Graveside Service will be held at: 1:30PM, Wednesday, Sept. 04, 2024, at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX.

Maria Luz Turija Salinas was born in Oton-Iloilo, Philippines, to Teodolo Salinas and Juana Turija Salinas. She was one of 10 children.

She received her academic education in Oton-Iloilo, Philippines.

She met and married her husband Virgil Johnson during his military service in the Philippines. They moved to Oceanside, California in 1969. Where she worked for Deutch Electronics. Later, her family moved to Dallas, Texas in 1986. She was employed by the V. A. Hospital, where she was lovingly known as Mama Lou until she retired.

June 11, 1998, she obtained her citizenship with the United States. She later moved to Beaumont Texas, where she resided until her passing. She was a feisty little lady who loved to work and always kept a job.

She was generous and a fashionista. Her favorite color was   purple, even her hair was dyed purple at times. She was one of   a kind, loved by many and will be missed.

She was preceded in death by her Husband: Virgil Johnson; Parents: Teodolo and Juana Turija Salinas; Siblings: Gregorio, Benjamin, Urbano, Francisco, Antonio, Lucio, Clara Salinas and Josefina Salinas Estante; Great Grandson: Matthew Christian Jackson.

Maria is survived by, Daughter: Georgina Jackson (Jimmy, Sr.), Potenciana Salinas Andrino; Grandchildren: Jimmy Jackson Jr., Keely Gilchrist (Michael), Christopher Jackson, Melissa Jackson, Georgina Truong (Tam), Julius Jackson (Mira), Raeven Jackson, Amanda Jackson, and Caleb Jackson; Great Grandchildren:   Taylar Salinas Ford, Romeo Marks, Roman Louis, Jiali Truong, Malaya Truong, Nico Truong, Mayumi Jackson, Julius Jackson Jr. Amelia Jackson, Jianna Brooks, Nala Chambers, Seven   Chambers and Mali Redd; In Laws: Aunt Alene "Maime" Abor, Sherry Benson (Lee), Mavis Daniels (Kenneth), Clayton Johnson (Loretta), Mable Ann Thomas, Etta Johnson, Baye Johnson,    Sandra Johnson, Barbara Johnson; Special Niece: Athena Ann Johnson and a host of nieces and nephews all over the United States, Philippines, Oman, United Kingdom, Ireland, Macao, and Australia, as well as many friends and colleagues.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022. The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com