Rene Elaine Salinas, 58, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born November 25, 1963, in Butler, Indiana, to Jack and Marsha Kay (Heffley) Souder. She was a caretaker, having taken great care of her mother until her death on May 19th. Rene enjoyed flowers and gardening. She dearly loved being with her grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, Travis (Holly) Salinas of Andrews, North Carolina, and Cory (Ashley) Salinas of Pleasant Lake; a daughter, Holly Salinas of Pleasant Lake; five grandchildren, O'Mally Salinas, Elliott Salinas, Quinn Ellis, Jackson Salinas, and Cooper Salinas; and a brother, Monte Souder of Sebring, Florida. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Souder; her mother, Marsha Ritter; her stepfather, Fred Ritter; and a brother, Jeff Souder. A Celebration of Life Service is being planned for a later date. Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson is assisting the family with arrangements. Share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com