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Obituary for Salazar-Lagunas


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday August 10, 1999

Salazar- Jenny Salazar-Lagunas went to the arms of the Lord on Thursday, August 5, 1999 at the age of 60. She was very active in the American Legion Auxiliary; Unit 100 President, 1993-1996; Trophies and Awards Department Chairman, 1993-1994; Ann Ellis Department Chairman, 1995-1996; District 9 Secretary/Treasurer, 1995-1996; District 9 Vice-President, 1996-1997. She was at present a member of Unit 13 in which she served as Unit President, 1997-1999, Constitution & Bylaws Department Chairman, 1999-Present. She was also very active with the New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Martinez and husband, Arthur; her sons, George Anthony Salazar and wife, Bernice, Gilbert Salazar and Robert Salazar; her sister, Josie Gonzales and husband, Romeo, her brothers, Andy Chavez and Toby Chavez; grandchildren, Eric, Vanessa, Nichole, Sarka and Bo Martinez, David and Bennie Salazar, Valerie, Shantae and Elijah Salazar, and Robert Jr; great-grandchildren, Daisia Martinez and Querida Salazar; mother-in-law, Julia Lopez. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Ernesto Lagunas; her sister-in-law, Suzie Chavez; and her mother, Lupe Chavez. Rosary will be held Tuesday, August 10, at 7:30 p.m. and Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, August 11 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Mildred Ave NW. The American Legion Auxiliary will present their colors at the Memorial. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 343-8008, 2919 4th NW.