Mary Jane Burell Salazar, of Castroville passed away March 20,2025 at the age of 72. She was born November 15,1952 in Castroville, Texas to Anton W. "Tony" Burell, Sr. and Oralia Costilla Burell.

Mary Jane attended Saint Louis Catholic School from first grade until eighth grade. She then attended Medina Valley High School and graduated in 1971. Following high school, Mary Jane attended the Baptist Nursing program in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated Nursing School in 1973 and then went on to work at the Downtown Baptist Hospital in San Antonio for a couple of years. Mary Jane then married the love of her life Abel Salazar on March 31,1973. She took time off to support and accompany her husband with his job. During that time off they welcomed three children, and she was able to embrace motherhood fully during this time. She then felt called back to her nursing profession and began her duties at Medina Valley Family Practice. There she compassionately cared for the community of Castroville for over twenty years. She then transitioned to care for and nurture her true passion, children, as a school nurse at Medina Valley ISD.

Mary Jane lived a life of faith and service to others. She enjoyed spending her time with her family, reading and gardening. She could often be found around the community lending a healing hand or a gracious smile.

Survivors include her children, Matthew Salazar of San Antonio, Marisela (SFC Brandon) Whiting of Camp Bullis, and Mallorie Salazar of Austin; grandchildren, Gavin Whiting, Kael Salazar, Ellie Shank, Kyle Salazar, Xiomara Whiting and Kameron Salazar; siblings, Gerald Burell, Pearl Burell, Alma (Rick) Yanez, Evelyn (Alex) Mendoza, and Tony (Melinda) Burell; sister-in-law, Eloise Burell; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mary Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Abel Salazar; brothers, Joseph "Joe" Burell and Frank (Mary Lou) Fuentes.

Visitation will be Monday, April 7, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at St. Louis Catholic Church, with Interment at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Castroville. A Bereavement Meal at the Braden Keller Community Center will follow the Committal Service at the cemetery.

Memorials may be made in Mary Jane's memory to St. Louis Catholic Church or School.

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