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Ramon A. Salas, 72, went to his heavenly Father on Friday, February 14, 2003. He was born on July 4, 1930 in Datil, NM. Ramon graduated from Magdalena High School in 1949 and was honored to have attended New Mexico's first Boys State in El Rito, NM in 1948. He proudly served his country with the US Army in the Korean Conflict from November 1950 to October 1952. He graduated from Business College in 1955 and retired from the Los Lunas Hospital and Training School in 1990 where he held positions as Director of Personnel, Director of Administrative Services, and Fiscal Officer. Ramon loved his family, children, country and particularly enjoyed gardening. He was a beloved member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic parish family. Ramon's intelligence, wit, and love made a difference to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Nabora Salas; his brother, Jose Salas; and four sisters, Ignacia Carrillo; Maria Montoya; Lita Ortega; and Petra Cordova. Ramon is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Bertha; one son, Daniel P. Salas and children, Daniel and Lindsay; his four daughters, Patti Carrasco and husband, Greg and their children, Michael, Carl, Clare, Carmela, Maria, and Matthew; Louise Melfi and husband, James and their children, Joseph, Rachel, Anna, and James; Frances Salas and her son, Dominic; Ymelda Gallegos and husband, Chris and their children, Joaquin and Carmen; as well as five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his faithful brother, Joaquin Salas. All services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, NM. A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2003 at 3:30pm with a Rosary at 4:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 17, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Albert Gallegos officiating . Interment will follow in the Valencia Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carl Carrasco, Michael Carrasco, Dominic Salas, Daniel Salas, Jr., Joseph Melfi, Cristobal Montoya, Lorenzo Ortega, and James Luna. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Pino, Roger Adams, Ross Lopez, Larry Guggino, Nick Carrasco, and Alex Lopez. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM 87002.
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