Juan R Salazar

He was born on February 25, 1935 in Seguin, Texas, to Anacleto and Simon Salazar. He married Maria R. Salazar In Mathis, Texas on May 17, 1952. They shared a happy full life together for 69 years. They started their large family in Mathis, Texas before moving to Little Field, Texas for a few years, and eventually moved the family to Houston, Texas in 1967 where they resided for the rest of his life. Juan truly enjoyed life to the fullest through simple pleasures; chatting with his family, snacking and spending time with his grandchildren while his wife and daughters played bingo. He was a loving and kind man with a very sharp memory. He had a long list of nicknames for his children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren. Without hesitation he could tell you each of his nicknames for each of them. Juan is survived by his wife, Maria; 8 children; Lupe Trujillo and husband Juan Sr.; Irene Mejia;Carmen Arredondo and husband Jose; Dora Villanueva; Juan Salazar II and wife Magda; Sara Lara and husband Jerry; Alice Salazar and partner Robert Romero; Maggie Salazar and partner Lorenzo Cardenas; 38 Grandchildren; 104 Great grandchildren; 17 Great great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Anacleto and Simona Salazar; brothers Luis and Domingo Salazar; daughter Gloria Salazar Cervantes; Son in law Pedro Mejia Sr.; Grandson Pedro Mejia Jr. ; Granddaughter’s Brianna Renee’ and Rebecca Hernandez. The family would like to thank everyone for the calls, prayers and meals in their time of grieving. It is all very appreciated.

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