Jose Angel Salazar, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Mr. Salazar was born in Juarez, Mexico, a former resident of California and a resident of Metairie, LA since 2006. Husband of the late Frances Salazar. Father of Natalie Salazar Espinola (Steve) and Francella Salazar. Grandfather of Emanuel, Lorena and Brian. Great grandfather of Evalina. Son of the late Jose Armando Salazar and Antonia Gloria Varela Salazar. Brother of Maria Ludivenia Salazar, Alfonso Salazar, Armando Salazar, Antonio Salazar, Patty Cotero, Maria A. Sneeringer, Raul Ornelas, Elizabeth Ornelas, Janet Ornelas, Jeanette Ornelas and the late Marta Lizarraga. Also survived by his companion of 15 years Julie Ruiz and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial gathering at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Thursday, June 24, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home's Chapel.