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Obituary for Salazar


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday April 03, 2003

Mary Salazar, age 87, passed away on April 1, 2003. She was born in Pagosa Springs, CO on February 17, 1916. Mary enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She loved the outdoors and dancing and being surrounded by family and friends. Mary is preceded in death by her son, Ben Martinez and grandson, Anthony Gurule. She is survived by Gary Parker and wife, Cathy of Rio Rancho, NM; Cyrilla Lucero, Leadville, CO; Sabina Gurule, Bernalillo, NM; a special daughter-in-law, Helen Martinez, Peralta, NM; Sisters, Elizabeth Gallegos, Senovia Sanner, Susie Candelaria and Lucy Candelaria all of Colorado, 27 great grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. Pallbearers are Steve Gurule, Joe Larry Valdez, Chris Parker, Greg Lucero, Michael Romero and Joe Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers are Eddie Martinez, Manuel Valdez, Matilda Gurule, Kimberly D. Parker, Kimberly Rodriguez, Dana Lucero, Benjamen Diedrich, and Robert Gurule. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010


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