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John Salazar, 93, of Ignacio, CO was granted his angel wings on January 4, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center.
John was born to Blas and Selina Salazar on January 12, 1928 in Ignacio. He was the youngest of seven children.
On February 2, 1952 John married his lifelong partner Flora M. Gallegos of Ignacio. Their loving union was blessed with nine children: Johnny, Leroy, Robert, Carol, Selina, Rebecca, Kathy, Raymond, and Blas.
Mr. Salazar was an honorary World War II Veteran, who loved and was loved by all his family. Some of his hobbies included: Annual trips to gather firewood with various family members, fishing, singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments such as the accordion, guitar, and harmonica.
He was a Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle.
John Salazar was preceded in death by his wife Flora M. Salazar, and sons Leroy and Robert Salazar.
He is survived by daughters Carol Salazar and Kathy Trujillo of Ignacio, Co, Rebecca Salazar of Farmington, NM, Selina Salazar of Ogden, Utah, sons Johnny Salazar of Grand Junction, Co, and Raymond and Blas Salazar of Ignacio, Co; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Cremation will take place and there will be a burial ceremony and services honoring John J. Salazar at a later date to reunite him with his wife Flora M. Salazar.
The family would like to thank his loving daughter and caregiver Carol Salazar, DaVita Dialysis, Mercy Medical Center, Visiting Angles, and home health care providers for their exceptional services in caring for Mr. Salazar.
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Carol, Kathy, Rebecca, Selina, Johnny, Raymond and Blas--We were shocked and saddened to learn of your Dad's passing. Your Mom and Dad were always so good to our parents, Helen and Fidel Lucero. You and your families are in our prayers.
Olivia Lucero and Ruth Lucero
Friend
January 29, 2022
Rest in paradise grandpa, you taught me to work hard and never give up even when the horse flies we´re eating us up and grandma was making fresh tortillas haha you kept me at it from digging the ditch to make Adobe bricks and carrying them up the hill. I remember you would tell me you we were going to build my mom a house out of them. That kept me motivated and for that I thank you grandpa you were a true gentlemen.
Steven Salazar
Family
January 22, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the family. John was so kind and always had a smile on his face. It was my honor and pleasure to be his nurse for 8 years. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sandy Bolyard
January 19, 2022
Rest in Peace Johnny
Audrey Atencio
Friend
January 18, 2022
I will deeply miss my time with John who I would visit with whenever I would drive by on my way to visit my mother. Best wishes and prayers to him and his family. He was a true gentleman and friend.
Bill Faust
Friend
January 17, 2022
I have many loving memories as a child and as an adult of my Uncle Johnny that I will always cherish. Fly with the Angel Tio.
Sally Urioste
January 15, 2022
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