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Obituary for Salas


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Monday January 24, 2000

Mary Lou Salas, 70, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, died Friday, January 21, 2000. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Maclovio Salas of Albuquerque; daughters, Sandra S. Baca and husband, Joel and Loretta S. Garcia and husband, Kevin; grandson, Ryan Garcia; granddaughter, Kelsey Garcia; mother, Maria Tafoya, all of Albuquerque; brothers, Ismael Tafoya of Contreras, NM, Delfin Tafoya and former spouse, Barb, Jimmy Tafoya and wife, Betty Jean, Robert Tafoya and wife, Mary Lou, all of Albuquerque; sisters, Peggy Tafoya of Albuquerque, Tommie Montoya and husband, Cip of Bernalillo, Flora Lucero and husband, Ruben, Rosey Tafoya and Patsy Tafoya; brother-in-law, Abrosio Salas and sisters-in-law, Mary Markee, and Evelia Griego and husband, David, all of Albuquerque. Mrs. Salas was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who will be greatly missed by all those who loved her. Rosary will be recited Sunday, 7:30 p.m., at Church of the Risen Savior, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with Father Antonio Mondragon reciting. Mass will be celebrated Monday, 11:30 a.m., at Church of the Risen Savior, with Father Antonio Mondragon, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ryan Garcia, Andrew Tafoya, James Tafoya, David Tafoya, Michael Tafoya and Jacob Lucero. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.