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Duke Elias Salinas, 43, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2001. He is survived by his sons, Joshua Duke Salinas and Justin Stewart Salinas; parents, Pete G. and Maria E. Salinas; sister, Debra K. Salinas; brothers, Dan L. Salinas and wife, Karla K. and David A. Salinas and fiancé, Audra Benaitis, all of Albuquerque; nieces, Cassandra and husband, Jerome, Kristina, Diana and husband, Gary, Rachel, and Lorraine; nephews, Sean and Gregory; grandnieces, Katie and Kaylee; and by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Duke was born in Albuquerque on November 7, 1957 at Kirtland AFB and graduated from Sandia High School in 1976. He attended UNM, TVI, Eastern NM University and Dale Carnegie courses. Duke primarily worked for the family business in sales, holding the position of vice president for several years. In that time he married Emily and raised two sons, Josh and Justin. His love of photography developed from a hobby into a profession where he won many awards of achievement from the New Mexico Photographers Association. He owned and operated his own photography studio specializing in architecture, weddings, glamour and studio portraits. Duke spent five years in volunteer activities, which included work as an Albuquerque Juvenile Probation officer and with the youth ministry group at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church. He was a past member of the Duke City Exchange Club and past president and member of the Board of NM Photographers Association. Recently, Duke was pursuing his real estate license, working primarily in mortgage real estate finance. A Rosary will be recited Sunday, March 11, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel, 7121 Wyoming NE. Mass will be celebrated Monday, March 12, 2001, 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 2532 Vermont NE, Father Ronald Bruckner, Celebrant. Public visitation will be Sunday, March 11, 2001 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Canossian Spirituality Center, 5629 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105.
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