Francisco Salinas Jr., 58, of Pasco, WA, passed away June 23, 2022, after fighting a long battle against cancer. He was brave and courageous until the end. Not once did he give up on the hope of living another day, so he could be near his family and friends. Francisco was born March 29, 1964, in Moses Lake, WA, to Francisco C. Salinas Sr. and Maria Rodriguez. He resided in the Tri-Cities for over 20 years. He was a member of the LDS Church. He enjoyed spending time with family, jet skiing and playing games. He was a fun, mellow guy who had a gentle soul. Francisco worked for Zenaido Martinez Trucking Institute for some time and was not yet retired. His work brought joy to his heart. He spent numerous hours sharing his knowledge and wisdom with those he knew. Often, he would invest his extra time in making sure that everyone who took his classes, would pass the CDL test. He was always very patient and willing to help everyone out. He is survived by his wife Carmelita Salinas, whom he married on April 9, of 2004, his children Jose (Erica), Patricia (Juan), Omar (Ebony), Tina and Ernie, his sisters Vanessa and Jhovanna (Hugo), and numerous grandchildren. He is preceded in death by Francisco C. Salinas and Maria R. Salinas. Words are not enough to express how much Franciso meant to his family and the amazing legacy he left behind. The family would like to thank everyone who has prayed, stood by their side, and supported them in this hard and challenging time. Following his sample, they will get through this together, courageously, and bravely, always keeping his memory alive.