Manuela Salas, resident of Kenedy, Texas, passed away, Sunday, March 3, 2013, at 1:11 A.M., at Pecan Valley Nursing and Rehab Center in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 93.

Manuela was born, August 20, 1919, in Karnes County, Texas, the daughter of Simon Alvarez and Adelia Nuniez Alvarez. She grew up in Kenedy and was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Manuela is survived by her sisters, Ester Casanova and Minnie Horton, both of Kenedy; her brother, Ted Alvarez of Kenedy and numerous nieces and nephews. Ms. Salas is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe Salas; her sister, Teresa Lara and her brother, Ernestimo Alvarez.

A rosary was recited, Monday, March 4, 2013, at 7:00 P.M., in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Following the rosary, Mr. Salas was cremated.