Cleofas T. Salas, of Castroville passed away February 24, 2024 at the age of 84. He was born April 9, 1939 in Kenedy, Texas to Jesus Salas and Victoriana Tenorio Salas.

Cleofas was a life-long carpenter. He loved to go fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed farming, ranching, cutting grass, and working on his tractors. He was often joking around making his family and friends laugh.

Survivors include his wife, Andrea G. Salas of Castroville; children, Selma Salas of Castroville, Jesus 'Jesse' Salas of Castroville, James Salas (Becky) of Rio Medina, Sophia Salas of La Coste, and Kristine Gomez (Fernando) of Castroville; grandchildren, Amanda Salas, Briana Love (Preston), T.J. Salas, Andrew Salas, Kaleb Zertuche, Glen R. Salas, Nicolina Castillo, and Andrea Zertuche; great-grandson, Christian A. Fernandez; and sister, Paula Lascano.

Cleofas was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Luis Salas, Candelario Salas, Alberto Salas, Rafael Salas, and Frank Salas; and his sisters, Corina Nunez and Claudia Soto.

Visitation will be Monday, March 4, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at St. Louis Catholic Church. Services will conclude after the mass with a bereavement meal at the Braden Keller Center.

Memorials may be made in Cleofas' memory to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com