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Celina M. Salazar, 101, a resident of Las Vegas went home to the Lord and her husband Abe and daughter Mary Ellen on Saturday, March 21, 2009 in Albuquerque at Carefree Living. Celina was born on September 27, 1907 in Roy, New Mexico to Francisco and Sinforosa Martinez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abenicio and her daughter Mary Ellen, parents Francisco and Sinforosa Martinez, Brothers Eduardo and Bernardino Martinez, sisters Grace Martinez, Isabella Maestas, and Caterina Romero Tafoya. She is survived by four sons: Rudolph and wife, Mollie of Gallup and Phoenix, Francis and wife Josie, Robert and wife Barbara of Albuquerque, and Allen of Mesa Arizona: Grandchildren Sandra Padilla and husband Anthony, Tammy and Rudy Salazar, Kim Astorgia, Nancy Reveles and husband Tomas, Robert Lee Salazar and wife Denise, Ronald Salazar, Pollyana Cabaniss and husband Will, Shawn Benshoos and wife, Kelly: great-grandchildren, John Salazar, Ashley and Daneille Salazar, Ashland Astorgia, Jack and Brandon Cabaniss, Zachary and Garrett Benshoos. Nieces: Margret and husband, Charlie, Prescilla, Mary and husband Zeke, Martha and husband Andres, Tillie and Husband Pat: Nephews: Frank and wife Carolina, Tony and wife Hazel, Rudy and wife Mary and Tony.Celina lived most of her life in Harding County until she retired from teaching. She graduated from Roy High School in 1928, attended UNM and received a BA from Highlands University. She taught in Harding County starting at Sabino Lower Mosquero, Mills, Bueyeros and Roy where she retired after 32 years.Celina was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the retired Teachers Association. She was very well respected as a leader and role model by her students and peers as will as the communities where she lived and served. She will be missed by all for inspiration and leadership. Rosary devotional services will be conducted on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, NM. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Church in Roy, New Mexico with Father Stephen Imbarrato as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Roy Cemetery with the following serving as casket bearers: Robert Salazar, Ronald Salazar, Rudy Salazar, Will Cabaniss, Tomas Revales, and Anthony Padilla.. Serving as honorary bearers: Shaun Benshoos, Jose Chavez, Frank Maestas, John Salazar, Tony Martinez, Pat Cruz, and Zeke Tapia. Arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, New Mexico 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.
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