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SALAZ -- Romelia Salaz, age 78, beloved and devoted wife, daughter, and sister, was called home by our Heavenly Father, on Satuarday, July 31, 2004, while surrounded by her loving family. Romelia was born on April 5, 1926 in Capulin, NM; to the late Bonifacio and Juanita Gonzalez; She was preceded in death by her husband, Mariano; a son, Ramon; and two brothers, Ramon and Juan Gonzalez. Romelia is survived by her loving children, Merejildo and wife, Theresa of Cuba, Pres and wife, Bertha of Albuquerque, Jake and wife, Sophie of Cuba, Bonnie Garcia and husband, LeRoy of Corpus Christi, TX, MaryJane Salaz of Albuquerque, Lucy Gallegos and husband, Lawrence of Albuquerque, Mariano, Jr. and wife, Georgia of Cuba, Jean Salaz Romero and husband, Larry of Albuquerque, and Mike Salaz also of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her sister, Olympia Herrera of Espanola, NM; brother, Celustriano and wife, Amada of Gallina, NM; 27 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews; and other beloved family members and friends. Romelia will be greatly missed by her loving family. Romelia will lie in state Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba, NM; where a Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment will follow at the Cuba Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Salaz, Brian Salaz, Filemon Salaz, Phillip Salaz, Joe Gallegos, Joshua Salaz, Genaro Garcia, and Mariano Salaz, Jr., II. Honorary bearers will be all her precious grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Funeral services are entrusted to: Alameda Mortuary 9420 4th Street NW 898-3160
        Published on: Mon August 02, 2004