Deacon Samuel Salinas Jr. and his lovely wife Priscilla Salinas have 4 children, Samuel Salinas III, Adam, Leslie, and LeAnn. They have 5 grandchildren Adam, Andrew, Samuel IV, Abigail, and Roman.

Deacon Sam was ordained to the permanent Diaconate on June 1, 2013 along with 14 other men. He is in his 2nd year of formation with St. Peter Upon the Water Spiritual Program. He is a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and has served in many other ministries such as A.C.T.S. retreats, K of C retreats, and marriage retreats. Deacon Sam is employed with SAISD since 2014 and was self-employed for many years.

Deacon Sam and his wife enjoy spending time with each other listening to music, fishing, hunting, watching movies as well as spending time with their grandchildren.